352 - How the Cearvol Wave Is Bringing Premium Features to the OTC Hearing Aid Market

Can an OTC hearing aid really deliver premium features at an affordable price?This week, host Bob Traynor sits down with Dr. Heather Andrews, Director of Audiology at Cearvol, to explore the new Cearvol Wave OTC hearing aid. The conversation highlights the innovations that helped the device earn 17 awards following its debut at CES 2026, as well as Cearvol’s approach to blending consumer electronics design with hearing technology to make hearing care more accessible and approachable.The conversation covers the Wave’s AI-powered sound processing, touchscreen charging case, direct TV and audio streaming capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, and audiologist-supported OTC model. Heather also shares her journey as an audiologist in the VA healthcare system to the OTC hearing aid market and explains why she believes audiologists play an important role in improving access to hearing technology.Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.- https://x.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinhearing/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearingVisit us at: https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/