Hearing Resources

Have you noticed you have symptoms of hearing loss? Or perhaps you're worried about a friend or someone in your family's hearing? As the world's leading dedicated hearing aid specialist, we're committed to helping you understand all about how hearing works and the causes of hearing loss, we believe that understanding is the first step towards better hearing.

Take a look at our research and resources on hearing and hearing loss below. You should find a variety of interesting and insightful tools and articles. For further information on your hearing, head over to our hearing loss section.

How babies
develop hearing

Your baby's hearing is the second of the senses to develop, becoming functional at just 25 weeks. Read our fascinating guide to learn how you can aid their hearing development.

The Interactive
Ear

Understand more about your hearing. Use our award-winning interactive guide to take a visual journey into the mechanics of the human ear.

The Tinnitus
Guide

Tinnitus sufferers often hear whistling, rushing or ringing sounds. We put together a resource to explain Tinnitus causes and tips for avoidance.

Sound in
the brain

From pleasure to fear, there is a strong bond between sounds and how the brain reacts. Modern neuroscience has uncovered some fascinating insights into this relationship.

Sound in
video games

Discover the impact sounds have in video games; from the simple chimes of Sonic collecting rings, to the cinematic scores that engage players in modern games.

Sounds of
Streetview

We understand the importance of sound. That's why Amplifon has brought an explorative 3D sound experience to Street View. Try the multi-sensory tour here, or create your own using our framework.

Emotions of
Sound

How do every day sounds make you feel? You may find that your reactions are not what you expect... Take our interactive journey and see what emotions it stirs up in you, and how your reactions compare to others.

Diabetes and
Hearing Loss

After reviewing a collaboration of data, Amplifon and a panel of experts have concluded that those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are 350 per cent more likely to suffer from a hearing impairment.

Sound
Damage

The following guides will help you to identify the symptoms and causes of hearing loss, and provide you with information on how to prevent it.

Inside Headphones

There is the possibility that new generations could be exposing themselves to hearing damage by using headphones at high volumes volumes or overuse. We've deconstructed 2 pairs of headphones to compare elements.

The Art of Hearing

Immerse yourself into the world of 3D sound and test your sense of hearing in our 3D hearing test. Your hearing is one of your most vital senses for interpreting the world around you.

65th Birthday Timeline

Amplifon's 65th anniversary interactive timeline is a celebration of Amplifon, the history of hearing aid technology and momentous occasions from Britain's past. Challenge your knowledge!

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