In the past, hearing evaluations and fittings for hearing aids consisted mostly of a series of beeps and noises. Today, audiologists are equipped with new technologies and methods to make the hearing evaluation and hearing aid programming process incredibly precise.

One of the most advanced technologies available is live speech mapping, a method of fitting hearing aids using actual speech as a stimulus. At Maximum Hearing, we utilize the industry-leading Verifit system to perform this process. Verifit allows our specialists to adjust your hearing aids to the exact settings required for your unique ears, making fitting appointments more interactive and significantly reducing the number of office visits required for a successful fit.

What is live speech mapping?

Live speech mapping, also known as Real-Ear Measurement (REM), is a verification method used to ensure that your hearing aids are programmed for your individual needs. With the Verifit system, small microphones are placed gently in your ear canal to measure the exact response of the hearing aid while it is in your ear. This takes into account the natural, individual characteristics of both your ear canal’s shape and your specific hearing loss.

For your live speech mapping appointment, we encourage you to bring along a family member or close friend to act as the “gauge” for your ability to hear live, familiar voices.

Using the high-tech Verifit equipment, your hearing care professional can literally “see” what you are hearing through your hearing aids on a screen in real-time. This allows both you and your family members to visualize the sound, understand the adjustments being made, and actively participate in the process.

The Benefits of Verifit Live Speech Mapping

Live speech mapping is known for its absolute accuracy. Without Verifit verification, programming your hearing aids is largely based on estimation, which often requires multiple frustrating return visits for adjustments. Live speech mapping eliminates the guesswork, increasing the chances that your hearing aid programming will be perfect on the first try.

Because you and your family can see the immediate results of your hearing aids on the screen, the fitting process becomes a joint affair. If you have hearing loss, you may not fully realize what sounds you are missing. With Verifit speech mapping, you will hear the improvements immediately and see exactly what you can and cannot hear in real-time.

Key benefits of our fitting process include:

Focuses on real life: Prioritizes the most vital function of a hearing aid—being able to effectively hear and understand human speech.
Engages your loved ones: Brings both you and your family into the fitting process.
Provides immediate proof: Delivers tangible, visual results on the screen as your hearing improves.
Improves success rates: Clinically shown to increase the successful outcomes of hearing aid fittings.
Builds confidence: Increases your comfort and trust in using your new hearing aids.
Guarantees precision: Provides the most accurate, scientifically verified programming available.
Saves you time: Significantly reduces the number of return visits needed for tweaks and adjustments.

Contact your hearing health professional at Maximum Hearing today to find out how Verifit live speech mapping can provide you with a customized, highly accurate, and enjoyable hearing aid experience.