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This “miracle hearing aid” is shocking experts… and the thousands of Americans who wear them

You've seen it before—bold claims about the latest "life-changing" gadget, only to be underwhelmed. But every once in a while, something comes along that truly rewrites the rules...

Enter Horizon IX: the hearing aid that's not just an upgrade, it's a revelation.

We're talking double the processing power, A.I. that adapts to your world in real time, and clarity that patients and audiologists are calling "insane."

Dr. Emily Russell, Lead Audiologist, has never seen anything like it:

"It's the first time I've seen patients genuinely speechless. They go from struggling to hear to 'wow' in seconds."

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

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

What is Horizon IX?

Horizon IX is the latest release from renowned U.S. company, hear.com, and was developed in collaboration with top audio engineers from Signia (formerly Siemens).

hear.com co-founders Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius had a vision: to deliver a whole new level of clarity in a device so small it completely disappears inside or behind your ear.

But they never expected the overwhelming effect it would have—not just on paper, but in real people's lives...

Dr. Vietor explains, "We knew we were onto something when our engineers came to us with this device. It outperformed every other hearing aid, in every single test we ran… sometimes by 2x."

"But the way it's changing lives? That's something we could never have predicted. It's been really humbling to see."

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 delivers—beyond anything we ever thought possible."

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.

"For those who've experienced it, Horizon IX feels like nothing short of a miracle," says Lead Audiologist, Dr. Emily Russell.

And most people who try Horizon IX report the same thing: "I wish I had done this sooner."

So don't wait—this could be the life-changing solution you've been searching for.

Dr. Emily Russell

Dr. Emily Russell is a lead audiologist at hear.com, a global leader in hearing care and the largest online retailer of medical-grade hearing aids. Dr. Russell graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and has performed hundreds of Teleaudiology appointments to help people find greater access to hearing healthcare. Outside of audiology, Dr. Russell enjoys spending time hiking, skiing, and traveling with her friends and family, and has two dogs, Baxter and Piper.

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