Advanced Hearing Instruments

572 Rio Lindo Ave, Suite 202

Chico, CA 95926

893-4327 (HEAR)

1215 Monroe St

Red Bluff, CA 96080

529-3800

Why Choose Us?

why choose us?
The staff at Advanced Hearing Instruments knows that everyone has different hearing needs and requests. We listen, carefully, to what your hearing issues are and work hard to find a reasonable solution for you. Our goal is to create happy customers, and we will not be satisfied until you become one too!

“Field Study Testimonials”

Josh and his staff are not only extraordinarily knowledgeable about fitting hearing aids they’re downright delightful to work with!

Brenda of Chico


I’ve had four sets of hearing aids and have found the last pair to be the best. Josh has been the most through and helpful in his service. Grace, my wife was easily convinced to change and use Josh’s services. I highly recommend the services of Josh’s clinic.

William E. Crocker


In my work as a Real Estate Agent it is necessary to under-stand not only hear what is being said. The hearing aids and the help that I get has been all I could ask for. I know if I have a problem it will be solved.

Elva Medearis


Hearing Test

So What Happens During a Hearing Test Anyway?

When you arrive for your exam, you will be greeted by the front office staff and asked to fill out several forms, including those that record your personal information, medical history and verify your insurance. You will also receive a copy of a Notice of Privacy as mandated by law.

As your exam begins, your Hearing Aid Specialist will review your personal information with you and will ask you some questions that are designed to discover the specific types of environments in which you may be experiencing some difficulty in hearing.

Next, the Hearing Aid Specialist may look into your ears by using an otoscope. This instrument is used to see the ear canal and the ear drum and whether or not there is ear wax obstructing the canal. Sometimes the Hearing Aid Specialist will have a video otoscope so you can see inside your ear as well!

The first test that is conducted is the pure tone hearing test. This is conducted in a quiet environment, sometimes in a soundproof booth. The Hearing Aid Specialist will place headphones that are connected to an audiometer over your ears. The audiometer transmits a series of tones at a variety of volumes into your ears to determine the exact point or "threshold" at which you can hear various frequencies of sounds. When you hear a sound, you will be asked to say "yes" or raise your hand.

Next is speech testing, when you will listen to a series of one and two syllable words at different volumes and be asked to repeat them. This will determine the level at which you can not only detect, but understand speech. Another test that may be conducted is a speech in noise test. This test will determine how well you hear sentences in a noisy environment.

The results of your tests will be recorded on a form called an audiogram, which the Hearing Aid Specialist will review with you. The audiogram reflects your hearing loss in frequencies and decibels. You will be shown the type, pattern and degree of hearing loss, as well as the percentage of normal conversational speech that you are still able to hear. Your Hearing Aid Specialist will then relate these results to your concerns about your hearing. The next step is to consider treatment solutions.

Call today to schedule an appointment for your hearing test!
893-4327