Three Common Mistakes
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12/2/2025 15:32
When you’re buying hearing aids for the first time, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed, skip a few steps, and end up with a pair that doesn’t quite work for you. In this video we walk through the three biggest mistakes we see people make when they’re shopping for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids – and how to avoid them.
We talk about why your hearing test matters so much, how to set realistic expectations for the adjustment period, and what to look for when you’re choosing between brands like Sennheiser, Sony, and all the options you see online.
If you’re early in your research and trying to figure out “which way is up” in the hearing health world, our hope is that this gives you a clear roadmap (and a little confidence) as you take your next step.
🔗 Helpful links from the video
✅ Take our free online hearing test (see your audiogram + severity & shape of loss):
https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test
🛒 Shop top-rated OTC hearing aids (including Sennheiser All Day Clear & Sony CRE-C20):
https://www.soundly.com/shop/otc
💬 Talk to our team about your hearing test or product options:
You can call, text, or email us directly at 1 (833) SOUNDLY or hello@soundly.com.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:24 – The 3 most common mistakes I see
00:36 – If you’re early in your research, start here
01:24 – What we’ve learned from ~5M people visiting Soundly
02:10 – Mistake #1: Skipping the hearing test
04:21 – Mistake #2: Expecting instant results
04:32 – What the first day with hearing aids really feels like
05:21 – How long adjustment usually takes (realistic timeline)
05:36 – Budgeting time to set up your devices and app
06:35 – Mistake #3: Choosing the wrong brand
06:43 – Why we only carry a small number of brands at Soundly
06:51 – The problem with random “as seen on TV” or Amazon brands
07:14 – Why legacy hearing aid manufacturers usually win on quality
08:08 – Looking at a narrower, more trusted set of brands
If you have questions about your test results, whether OTC is right for you, or how to compare specific models, drop a comment below or reach out through Soundly.
We genuinely love helping people through this stage of the journey.
We talk about why your hearing test matters so much, how to set realistic expectations for the adjustment period, and what to look for when you’re choosing between brands like Sennheiser, Sony, and all the options you see online.
If you’re early in your research and trying to figure out “which way is up” in the hearing health world, our hope is that this gives you a clear roadmap (and a little confidence) as you take your next step.
🔗 Helpful links from the video
✅ Take our free online hearing test (see your audiogram + severity & shape of loss):
https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test
🛒 Shop top-rated OTC hearing aids (including Sennheiser All Day Clear & Sony CRE-C20):
https://www.soundly.com/shop/otc
💬 Talk to our team about your hearing test or product options:
You can call, text, or email us directly at 1 (833) SOUNDLY or hello@soundly.com.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:24 – The 3 most common mistakes I see
00:36 – If you’re early in your research, start here
01:24 – What we’ve learned from ~5M people visiting Soundly
02:10 – Mistake #1: Skipping the hearing test
04:21 – Mistake #2: Expecting instant results
04:32 – What the first day with hearing aids really feels like
05:21 – How long adjustment usually takes (realistic timeline)
05:36 – Budgeting time to set up your devices and app
06:35 – Mistake #3: Choosing the wrong brand
06:43 – Why we only carry a small number of brands at Soundly
06:51 – The problem with random “as seen on TV” or Amazon brands
07:14 – Why legacy hearing aid manufacturers usually win on quality
08:08 – Looking at a narrower, more trusted set of brands
If you have questions about your test results, whether OTC is right for you, or how to compare specific models, drop a comment below or reach out through Soundly.
We genuinely love helping people through this stage of the journey.
