About
EMiniTec, operating as HearSource – The Better Hearing Store, is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that sells, repairs, and supports hearing aids entirely online. It carries leading hearing aid brands including ReSound, Signia, Widex, and Bach, offering them at prices significantly below traditional brick-and-mortar audiology clinics. Customers begin by submitting their audiogram (hearing test); the HearSource team then pre-programs the hearing aids to match the individual's hearing profile before shipping them ready-to-wear. Post-purchase, users connect with licensed hearing care specialists via remote care apps (manufacturer platforms such as Widex Remote Care, ReSound Remote Assist, and Signia TeleCare) for ongoing sound adjustments and consultations — all from home. Beyond new hearing aid sales, HearSource provides repair services for all styles and brands with 6- or 12-month warranties, hearing aid programming and adjustment services, and a wide selection of batteries, accessories, and replacement parts. Online financing is available at checkout. The platform is best suited for cost-conscious consumers who already have a hearing test and want professional-grade hearing aids without the overhead of clinic visits, as well as existing hearing aid owners seeking affordable repairs or programming adjustments.
Key Features
- Top-Brand Hearing Aids at Discount Prices: Carries ReSound, Signia, Widex, and Bach hearing aids at prices well below traditional audiology clinics, with online financing available.
- Remote Care & Lifetime Support: Licensed hearing specialists adjust and fine-tune hearing aids remotely via manufacturer apps (ReSound Remote Assist, Signia TeleCare, Widex Remote Care) as often as needed.
- Pre-Programmed & Ready-to-Wear Shipping: Devices are programmed to each customer's audiogram before shipping, so they arrive ready to use right out of the box.
- Hearing Aid Repair Service: Repairs all types, styles, and brands of hearing aids with fast turnaround and 6- or 12-month warranties.
- 45-Day Risk-Free Trial: Full purchase price refund available within 45 days if the customer is not satisfied with their hearing aids.
Use Cases
- A cost-conscious consumer with an audiogram who wants premium hearing aids at a fraction of clinic prices, delivered and programmed remotely.
- An existing hearing aid owner seeking affordable repair services with warranty coverage and fast turnaround.
- A rural or mobility-limited individual who needs ongoing hearing aid adjustments but cannot easily visit an audiology clinic.
- A caregiver helping a family member purchase and maintain hearing aids entirely online without repeated in-person appointments.
- Someone who needs hearing aid batteries, replacement parts, or accessories at discounted prices with convenient online ordering.
Pros
- Significant Cost Savings: Hearing aids are priced far below typical clinic retail, and financing options make premium devices accessible to more people.
- Lifetime Remote Follow-Up Care: Unlimited remote adjustments and consultations with licensed specialists remove the need for repeated in-person clinic visits.
- Comprehensive Service Offering: Covers the full hearing aid lifecycle — new purchases, programming, repairs, batteries, and accessories — in one place.
Cons
- Requires an Existing Audiogram: Customers without a recent hearing test must obtain one separately before ordering pre-programmed devices.
- No In-Person Fitting: The entirely remote model may not suit users who prefer hands-on audiologist appointments or who have complex hearing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a hearing test before ordering?
A hearing test (audiogram) is recommended so HearSource can pre-program the hearing aids to your specific hearing profile. If you don't have one, you can call 1-800-416-2434 for guidance.
How does remote care work?
After purchase, hearing specialists connect with you through manufacturer remote care apps on your smartphone (e.g., ReSound Remote Assist, Signia TeleCare, Widex Remote Care) to make sound adjustments and answer questions.
What is the return policy?
All hearing aids come with a 45-day risk-free trial. If you are not satisfied for any reason, the full purchase price is refunded.
Can HearSource repair hearing aids I bought elsewhere?
Yes. The repair service covers all types, styles, and brands of hearing aids, with fast turnaround times and 6- or 12-month warranties on repairs.
Is financing available?
Yes, online financing options are available directly at checkout when purchasing hearing aids.
