Starkey Hearing Aids
Starkey is the only major American-owned hearing aid manufacturer and has long been known for its expertise in custom, discreet hearing aids. Today, Starkey combines that heritage with advanced AI sound processing and unique health and safety features, including activity tracking and fall detection on select models.
- Fitted by Doctors of Audiology
- Verified with real-ear measurement
- Independent practice — we fit all major brands
Why We Fit Starkey
Starkey brings some genuinely different tools to hearing care. One of our favorites is Edge Mode, which allows the hearing aids to analyze the sound environment in the moment and make adjustments specifically for that situation. It’s especially useful when you find yourself somewhere unusually difficult and want a little extra help without trying to figure out which settings to change yourself.
Starkey is also one of our go-to manufacturers for custom hearing aids, with excellent options for patients who want small, discreet devices made specifically for their ears.
Select Starkey models also offer unique health and safety features, including activity tracking and fall detection with alerts to designated contacts. Combined with strong speech-in-noise processing, long rechargeable battery life, and modern connectivity, Starkey gives us a versatile set of tools to personalize around the individual patient.
The Independent-Practice Difference
Unlike manufacturer-owned clinics that can only sell one brand, Sounds of Life is an independent practice. We fit all six major hearing aid brands and recommend Starkey when it's genuinely the best match for your hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget — not because a quota says so. If another brand suits you better, that's what we'll tell you.
Current Starkey Product Families
Model names change with each release cycle, but these are the families we fit and service. We'll match you to the current model and technology tier that fits your needs.
Omega AI — Latest Technology
Starkey’s newest hearing aid family combines advanced AI-based sound processing with long battery life, durable designs, modern connectivity, and optional health and safety features. It is available in both receiver-in-canal and custom styles.
Best for: Adults who want Starkey’s newest technology, long battery life, and optional health features
- Advanced AI-based sound processing
- Long-lasting rechargeable battery
- Receiver-in-canal and custom styles
- Optional activity tracking and fall detection
Edge Mode is a favorite — patients can tap for a little extra help in a difficult room without digging through settings.
Signature Series — Small & Discreet Custom
Starkey has a long history of custom hearing aid design. Signature Series includes tiny devices made specifically for your ears, including invisible-in-canal and rechargeable completely-in-canal options for patients who prioritize discretion.
Best for: Patients who want the smallest, most discreet hearing aid possible
- Custom-made from an impression of your ear
- Invisible-in-canal options
- Rechargeable completely-in-canal options
Starkey is one of our go-to manufacturers when discretion is the top priority.
Edge AI — Previous Generation
A versatile family we continue to fit and service, offering Starkey’s AI-based sound processing, connectivity, rechargeable options, and compatible health and safety features.
Best for: Current Edge AI wearers and patients who want proven Starkey technology
- AI-based sound processing
- Rechargeable options
- Compatible health and safety features
We continue to program, adjust, and service Edge AI devices for patients who already wear them.
We also fit and service other Starkey hearing aids and will recommend the current style and technology level that best match your needs.
Starkey Technology Levels
Starkey offers four main technology levels:
- 24Premium
- 20Advanced
- 16Mid-Level
- 12Standard
Higher levels offer more advanced sound processing and features, particularly for complex and changing listening environments. The highest level isn’t automatically the right choice for everyone — we recommend technology based on your hearing, listening needs, and where additional features are likely to provide meaningful benefit.
When Starkey May Be a Great Fit
Patients Who Want a Small Custom Hearing Aid
Starkey is one of our go-to manufacturers when discretion is a priority. Its custom expertise gives us excellent options for patients who want hearing aids that sit deeply and discreetly in the ear.
Health & Safety Features Matter
Select Starkey hearing aids can track activity and detect falls, with alerts sent to designated contacts — a unique option for patients and families who value an added layer of safety.
Patients Who Want Long Battery Life & Durability
Starkey’s current rechargeable technology combines long battery life with durable, water-resistant designs for patients who don’t want to worry about their hearing aids throughout the day.
Patients Who Prefer an American-Owned Manufacturer
Starkey is headquartered in Minnesota and is the only major American-owned hearing aid manufacturer.
Wondering about price? Starkey devices fall within our published range of $2,500–$7,000 per pair depending on technology tier — see our hearing aid cost guide for what's included. Every purchase comes with professional hearing aid fitting and real-ear verification.
Starkey Questions, Answered
Select Starkey models include built-in sensors that can detect a fall and automatically send an alert to contacts you choose through the companion app. It’s a supplemental safety feature, not a medical alert system replacement — but for patients at fall risk, it adds meaningful peace of mind. We’ll show you exactly how it works during a consultation.
Starkey devices at Sounds of Life fall within our published range of $2,500 to $7,000 per pair depending on technology tier, and every purchase includes professional fitting, real-ear measurement verification, custom programming, and follow-up care. Prices current as of 8/20/2026 and subject to change. See our hearing aid cost guide for a full breakdown.
Invisible-in-canal styles sit deep in the ear canal and are essentially unnoticeable to others in everyday situations. Whether you’re a candidate depends on your ear canal shape and degree of hearing loss — both of which we assess during your evaluation.
In most cases, yes. We provide cleaning, maintenance, and repair services for most major brands including Starkey. Call (440) 579-4085 with your model and we’ll confirm what we can do for your specific devices.
Try Starkey — Fitted the Right Way
Visit our Painesville-area clinic serving all of Lake County and Northeast Ohio. We'll evaluate your hearing, demonstrate what fits, and put your options in writing.
8003 Auburn Rd Suite 4, Painesville, OH 44077 • Serving Painesville, Concord Township, Mentor & Lake County