The difference between hearing aids you tolerate and hearing aids you love is the fitting. We carry every major brand and verify each fitting with real-ear measurement, so the prescription is tuned to your actual ears, not estimated from a screen.
Studies consistently show that verified fittings produce dramatically better outcomes than out-of-the-box settings. Here is what sets ours apart.
We measure sound levels inside your own ear canal and tune to a validated prescription, the single biggest predictor of success. See our real-ear measurement service, or read how it works.
Because we carry everyone, we recommend the platform that fits your hearing and life, never whatever one company wants us to push.
Your fitting reflects how you actually live, your work, your social world, the places you struggle to hear most.
We guide you to the right level of technology for your needs and budget, not the most expensive option on the shelf.
Every fitting at Pinnacle is performed by a Doctor of Audiology, never a technician. Dr. Eric Nelson, a former Audiology Supervisor at Weill Cornell Medicine, and his doctoral team handle your programming, verification, and follow-up personally, whether you are being fit with new hearing aids or bringing in devices from another provider.
A great fitting is a process, not a single appointment. We take the time to get every step right.
Starting from your hearing test and lifestyle, we choose the brand and technology level that fit you best.
We program your devices to prescription and confirm them with real-ear measurement, then set up Bluetooth and apps.
We fine-tune as you wear them in the real world, in office or remotely, until they feel just right.
A fitting at Pinnacle is the start of a relationship, not a transaction. Here is what comes with it.
We pair your hearing aids to your phone, set up streaming, and show you how to use every feature with confidence.
Wear your devices in your actual life during a trial period, with adjustments included as you settle in.
Ongoing maintenance, wax filter and dome changes, and most repairs to keep your aids performing for years.
Follow-up tuning wherever suits you, in our offices, at home, or remotely across NY, NJ, and Vermont.
Real-ear measurement places a tiny probe microphone in your ear canal to measure exactly how much sound a hearing aid delivers to your eardrum. We then tune the device to a validated prescription based on your own ears, which is the clinical gold standard for a successful fitting.
A first fitting appointment typically runs 60 to 90 minutes, including programming, real-ear verification, and setup of Bluetooth and apps. We then refine the settings over follow-up visits as you wear the devices in real life.
Your brain needs time to adapt to amplified sound, and no fitting is perfect on day one. Follow-up visits let us fine-tune programming based on real situations you encounter, which is why ongoing care, not just the initial fitting, is what determines whether hearing aids actually work for you long term.
In most cases yes. We welcome patients from other providers and can reprogram and verify many devices purchased elsewhere, then provide ongoing care and adjustments. We start with a current hearing test, reprogram your devices to prescription, and confirm the result with real-ear measurement. See our transfer of care page for how it works.
A precise hearing evaluation is the foundation of every fitting. We will verify your insurance and walk you through your options.
From the latest AI-driven platforms to invisible extended-wear devices, we fit and verify every leading manufacturer. Explore the full lineup on our hearing aids page, or read our NYC buyer's guide.
Explore Hearing Aids →We'll help you choose the right next step: a hearing test, a hearing aid consultation, a fitting adjustment, a tinnitus visit, or a concierge appointment at home.
Want to understand your benefits first? We can check your hearing care coverage before your visit, so you know what to expect.
Book a fitting and experience the difference real-ear verification makes. Your best hearing starts with getting the details right.