Every day you open up a world of sound for your patients. At Starkey we are proud to assist you — by providing your patients with the most technologically advanced hearing devices available — and by providing you unparalleled support, training and assistance. Everything we do helps people experience more: more communication, more participation, more of what they love to do. We are fortunate to be able to touch so many people — and to have you as our professional partner. When you partner with us, you will notice a difference.
From our humble beginnings as a hearing aid repair shop, Starkey has done things differently. Our focus is not just manufacturing hearing aids, it's improving the hearing lives of people around the world. To this end, we have created the most advanced Research and Development department in the industry and continue to make life-changing advances year after year. Starkey firsts include the first in-canal hearing aid, the first CIC hearing aid, the first hearing aid with nanotechnology and the first real-ear measurement integrated directly into a hearing device.
Our latest innovations in hearing aid design create an unparalleled listening experience while eliminating some of the most frustrating characteristics of older hearing aids. For the first time ever, hearing aids are virtually feedback-free. Our nanotechnology also allowed us to incorporate automatic telephone recognition across a full line of hearing aids.
At the Starkey Hearing Research Center in Berkeley, CA, our researchers explore the medical and technological breakthroughs of the future. Research conducted at the Center is focused on two primary tracks: auditory perceptual science — how the auditory system perceives sound — and signal processing technology — how hearing aids can modify sound to enhance auditory perception. Working with leading researchers and universities around the world, Starkey continues to seek ways to better understand the science of hearing loss and its impact on auditory perception and cognition, so we can continue developing the technology to improve it.
At Starkey, our renowned evidence-based philosophy ensures that product changes will always be based in solid research and patient needs. By incorporating both internal and peer-reviewed research into the development process we ensure that patient benefit drives every design. You won't see extraneous features or updates just for technology's sake. If it doesn't improve the hearing lives of your patients — or improve the fitting process for professionals — we don't do it.
We are committed to benchmarking all claims and product research. As the industry leader, we thoroughly test our products internally and then against other hearing aids. If we make a claim, we'll back it up and make our findings public.
At Starkey, we know the art and science of hearing better than anyone else. From earmolds to custom devices, our made-for-you mentality is behind every hearing aid we create — even our standard products. All of our devices are tested clinically and in the real world to help you fit the most comfortable and personalized hearing aids on the market. Starkey is also known for our willingness to try difficult fittings when others won't. At our Center for Excellence in Minnesota, we routinely solve challenging issues for patients referred by our hearing professional partners.
Walk through Starkey and you'll see hundreds of technicians creating hearing devices for patients. In fact, we have the fastest turnaround times in the industry while still maintaining the industry's highest standards for quality. When more challenging problems arise, our technicians collaborate with our Center For Excellence to develop the best hearing solution for your patient.
A truly custom fit begins with an accurate understanding of your patient's ear. In recent years, Starkey has integrated breakthrough features directly into hearing aids and fitting software, allowing professionals to quickly and accurately conduct audiological best practices like real-ear measurement and live speech mapping without additional equipment. If we identify a need for a new diagnostic tool in a certain area, we have the resources and expertise to invent it.
When you become a Starkey partner, you have the expertise and resources of a world leading hearing technology company behind you. We have a long history of supporting individual practitioners. From comprehensive practice management and technology training to complete marketing programs, it is our goal to help you in any way we can. You'll also have available the most advanced intuitive software, Inspire® OS.
Whether it's a routine order or a challenge with a fitting, you need the kind of support that helps you offer the best solution for each of your patients. At Starkey, you have at your fingertips our Audiology On Demand service, providing online, real-time fitting support. Our customer support representatives are friendly, well-trained and empowered. In short, we offer the best customer service in the industry.
Starkey is an international hearing technology company. We employ more than 3,500 people, operate 21 facilities and conduct business in more than 100 markets worldwide. This uniquely positions us to deliver hearing aids to countries around the globe.
We take our leadership role seriously. Starkey Hearing Foundation funds our worldwide outreach mission, So the World May Hear! Since 2000, we have distributed nearly 500,000 hearing instruments to needy persons across the world. Starkey founder, Bill Austin, is an enthusiastic advocate for hearing-impaired children, personally fitting thousands of hearing aids each year. In addition, most Starkey employees are members of our Angel Network, contributing a portion of every paycheck to the Foundation to continue our work.
Mission trips are ongoing. In 2008 alone, Starkey Hearing Foundationsponsored International Hearing Missions to Egypt, Malawi, Mozambique, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and many, many more. Over and over again, our mission volunteers are rewarded with the smile on a child's face as he or she hears for the first time.
Worldwide Headquarters
Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
6700 Washington Avenue S.
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3476
Phone
(800) 328-8602
(952) 941-6401
Starkey is a world leader in the design, development and distribution of comprehensive hearing solutions. We believe in using superior hearing technology as a means to something even greater — creating meaningful connections between people and their worlds.
With 21 facilities in more than 18 countries around the globe, Starkey is an industry leader in hearing instrument manufacturing. We create top quality diagnostic equipment, hearing protection products, wireless technology and unique hearing solutions for every environment.