Why this tiny German hearing aid is taking the U.S. by storm, according to the experts

Alarming fact: More than 48 million Americans hear so poorly that their quality of life significantly suffers as a result.

The problem: Most wait too long to act, hoping their hearing will improve on its own. Sadly, it never does.

But now, a game-changing device is revolutionizing the hearing aid industry, and experts say it's the biggest breakthrough they’ve seen in over a decade:

It’s hear.com’s new Horizon IX hearing aid.

And it’s the perfect solution at the perfect time—when more and more people are eager to maintain their quality of life and overcome these limitations.

It’s no wonder Horizon IX has taken the U.S. by storm since its release earlier this year, offering hope and unprecedented clarity to thousands across America.

Horizon IX hearing aids combine powerful German technology with a tiny design.

What is Horizon IX?

German entrepreneurs Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius are behind this revolutionary new hearing aid. hear.com’s Horizon IX device is the latest release from this renowned U.S. company, developed in collaboration with top audio engineers from Signia (formerly Siemens).

Their goal was to combine the best possible speech clarity with a comfortable, invisible design using cutting-edge German technology.

The result? A hearing aid that’s gone viral across the U.S. for making conversation and hearing effortless, even in background noise—something that was unthinkable with previous generations of hearing aids.

Dr. Marco Vietor explains, “It’s a hearing aid people actually want to wear. It offers amazing speech clarity and smartphone connectivity in a virtually invisible design — and all that for a reasonable price!"

With Horizon IX hearing aids, conversation is completely effortless.

What makes Horizon IX so special?

It’s one of the world’s first hearing aids with dual processing.

This is special because it’s the first time engineers have been able to pack not one, but two state-of-the-art computer chips into a device this small.

The result? An unprecedented amount of power and clarity.

This means that Horizon IX offers all of the usual benefits of modern hearing aids—from smartphone connectivity to Bluetooth streaming—with the added bonus of something completely new: they can process speech and background noise independently, then recombine them for unparalleled, crystal clear sound.

“It’s not just about volume,” explains hear.com founder Paul Crusius. “It’s about speech clarity. And that’s precisely what Horizon IX is designed to optimize.”

In other words: with double the power comes double the clarity—and all that in a virtually invisible design!

What exactly does Horizon IX have to offer?

More than you think!

• Amazing Speech Clarity™

  Effortlessly understand even with background noise, thanks to dual-processing

• Bluetooth connectivity

  Stream music and phone calls directly to your BTE hearing aids

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries

  No expensive batteries needed, simply charge overnight

• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
• Virtually invisible design

  Disappears inside or behind the ear

• Backed by audiologists

  Recommended by thousands of hearing specialists across the U.S.

• Loved by long-time hearing aid wearers

  Significant improvements in speech clarity with IX technology platform

• Loved by long-time hearing aid wearers
• Easy, comfortable fit

  All-day wearing comfort, easy to combine with glasses

• Free smartphone app

  Adjust settings for every listening situation easily via smartphone

• Ultra HD sound

  For maximum sound quality & clarity

• German technology

  Developed by top audio engineers from Signia (formerly Siemens)

The hear.com team ships thousands of Horizon IX hearing aids to happy customers nationwide.

Where can I get Horizon IX?

As of June 2025, hear.com has partnered with over 2,000 specialists to ensure Horizon IX devices are available across the U.S.

Now, Americans everywhere can experience effortless hearing in any situation — from crowded restaurants to cherished family gatherings—all with a device so discreet and comfortable, you'll completely forget you're wearing it.

Most people who try Horizon IX report the same thing: “I wish I had done this sooner.” And their friends and family always agree. So do yourself a favor and don’t wait.

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