Hear All

Protecting Your Hearing for an Audible Tomorrow

Causes of Hearing Loss• Exposure to very loud noises over a

long period of time (everyday sounds)• Aging• Viral or bacterial infections• Exhaustion

Understanding Volume• Normal

conversation is around 40db-60db

• Each increase on the scale represents a tenfold increase in loudness.

• Tinnitus is the most common hearing loss symptom and the easiest to treat.

CustomerSatisfaction

Value

Service

Existing Earplugs• Only lessen

(muffle) noise in environment

• Cause the wearer’s own voice to sound hollow

• Not made for more than one use

• Foam earplugs do not fit every individual

• Fitted earplugs are expensive

Hear All• Provides

protection and ability to create individual sound

• When turned off acts as a musicians earplug

volume

On/off

bass

trebleequalizer

Preventative • Aimed at a younger audience to preserve hearing• There is no product available that protects hearing and can be used to control volume and sound- versatile and appeal to wide range of people•Can be used by anyone wanting to protect their hearing •Affordable

Summary of SurveyMale- 6 Female- 5Age- 19Concert attendance- monthlyType of music- wide rangeDislike of concert experience- crowds and loudnessMost common side effect of noise- ringingHigh interest Average price range- $15-$30

Can You Hear That?• Do you have difficulty hearing over

the telephone?• Can you follow conversation in a

public area?• Do you hear muffled sounds?• Do you hear constant ringing or

buzzing?• Do certain words sound louder

than others?