Audien Atom One OTC Hearing Aids - Wireless, Rechargeable, and Comfortable | Clear Sound in a Small, Discreet Design for Seniors & Adults with Hearing Loss

I am amazed at the sound quality of these hearing aids. I am very happy with my purchase. I was able to hear more easily the people in my life who I think talk quietly. I don’t have to ask them to repeat as often. I can have the car radio volume lower and hear it well. The sound quality is good, not tinny. They are easy to insert and remove and so far they stay put. The battery life seems plenty long for my use. The volume and frequency can be adjusted. They come with various sizes of plastic ear domes. Their charging case and maintenance are convenient and not complicated. Audien has proactive customer service. A few days after delivery, Carlo from Audien called to find out how my experience has been using Atom One. I think if I had issues, Audien would give me a credit toward more expensive and newer versions but for now I am happy with what I have. I had the usual good purchase experience and delivery with Amazon. The listing had a $10 Amazon coupon. The Atom One is a worthwhile expense for me to see if hearing aids would be comfortable for me and would make a difference. A few days after delivery, there was a 20% Amazon discount and the only way Amazon would have given me the price adjustment was if I returned the aids I received and ordered new ones using the better discount. That seemed short-sighted given that: the items had been in my ears; I wanted to keep them; and Amazon would have to pay for return shipping. But that is Amazon’s policy. I didn’t return and reorder. I have mild hearing loss due to age/damage, not fluid buildup, and for me the Atom One hearing aids are a great quality and low-cost option.

Bought these for my mother who was putting off hearing aids despite hearing decline, esp in one ear. She absolutely loves them and can hear! For $100 I figured why not try them and we are amazed at how clearly she can hear. Set up was a non issue. They work well in crowded areas too. They do have squealing feedback if they are not seated properly, but easily fixed when they are fitted. Discrete as well.

So far this is the best of a number of OTC aids I’ve tried. The lack of Bluetooth and an app to test your hearing are drawbacks but understandable at this price point so I’m awarding 5 stars. A few things you may not figure out right away: --The cleaning brush has a mini screwdriver at one end used to adjust volume and frequency. You can also use a screwdriver or (carefully) the tip of a paring knife. --Contrary to descriptions here, the case does NOT have its own battery and must be plugged in to charge. This is confusing if you’re used to AirPods etc with self-charging cases. --I found it useful to turn the volume up all the way then crank it back till it stops whistling. The second adjustment is for frequency and you’ll need to use trial and error to find what works for you. --The “ear guard” is a thin cylinder at the outer edge of the body of the aid that keeps ear wax from getting lodged deeper where it can’t be removed. Your accessory pack includes 5 sticks used to change the ear guards; the dark end is used to remove the existing guard and the light end is the new ear guard which you will then insert.

First impressions: The Atom One is the lowest priced of the Audien hearing aids/amplifiers and seems worthy of the name. The in-the-ear devices are small and inconspicuous, and with the furnished multiple earbuds should fit most customers well and eliminate feedback. The sound quality is good for a device at this price point, and the devices can be adjusted both for volume level and pitch. The devices automatically turn on and off when removed from or replaced in the case. There are no adjustment buttons, only small screws. They are a bit awkward, but can be rotated with a tiny plastic screwdriver attached to the wax brush. (Look carefully in the accessories box or you will miss it.) Adjustment is easier with one of those longer metal screwdrivers in a kit designed to replace screws in eyeglasses. Once most people have set the desired levels, further changes should not be needed often. Unlike button volume adjustment on other Audien hearing devices, the tiny screws need a flat surface to rest the case with good light for adjustments. Perhaps an assistant could help with in-ear adjustments; otherwise it would be very difficult or impossible. The case seems secure, with colored indicator lights to show charging levels. The biggest drawback (and difference compared to many competitors and other Audien models) is the lack in the case of a charging battery, presumably to save money. This means that the devices can ONLY be recharged when the case is plugged in to a (included) wall charger. The devices have sufficient internal battery power for a full day's use, which is fortunate since when they run down you will need an ac outlet for recharging. They might last for two 12 hour days without charging; I haven't tried. If you are used to charging your smartphone and Apple Watch every evening, adding the Atom One shouldn't be much of a convenience. Otherwise, it is more of ann inconvenience. In my view it would have been more desirable to omit the included ac charger and instead include a battery built into the case. The devices must be placed properly in the case, as the manual warns, or they will whistle faintly when in the case. The instruction manual is well-written and Audien has a reputation for very good customer service. No app is necessary for operation.