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?