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  • Product model Discover Wave
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Product model Discover Wave

Discover Wave

Model
Discover Wave
Company link
cearvol.com (Opens in New Tab)
Color
Starlight; Midnight
Price per Pair 1
$397.00
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Product model Discover Wave

Basic

Model

Discover Wave

Company link

cearvol.com (Opens in New Tab)

Color

Starlight; Midnight

Price per Pair 1

$397.00

General

Power for the device (battery options)

Rechargeable

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Manufacturer indicates strong internet access with your mobile phone is required for initial set-up configuration process.

Charger

Yes

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A USB-C charging cable is provided with the charger but a power adapter will need to be purchased separately. The charger can function as a remote control with touchscreen buttons for volume, mode adjustments, noise reducton, voice enhancement, call handling and alarm setting. The charger has an AUX-IN function - Use the provided 3.5mm audio cable to connect the charger to a T.V. or other 3.5mm audio port to stream audio from that device to your hearing aids with the charging case. The charger has a remote microphone function to transmit audio from a sound source to the hearing aids - double-click the microphone button on the charging case to either turn the remote microphone On/Off.

How is the volume controlled?

App; on Hearing Aid; Charger

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Single click the multi-function button on the hearing aid to increase volume. Double-click the multi-function button on the hearing aid to decrease volume. There are 6 volume levels for adjustments. Volume can also be adjusted with the smartphone app or charging case.

Programming personalization required before hearing aid use.

No

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There is an in-the-app hearing test available for customization of the fitting but not required to use the hearing aids. The app and charging case touchscreen buttons provide customization flexibility for volume, mode adjustments, noise reduction, voice enhancement, call handling and alarm setting.

How do I fine-tune the device?

App; on Hearing Aid

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Triple-click the multi-function button on the hearing aid to switch to the 4 different modes (Indoor, Conversation, Restaurant, Outdoor). The hearing aid has a memory function that will remember the last mode and volume settings before turning the device off. These feature adjustments are available on the smartphone app or with the touchscreen buttons on the charging case.

Bluetooth used to connect to a smartphone app

Yes

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iOS and Android compatible. Check with manufacturer for cell phone compatiblity and operating system requirements.

Bluetooth used to deliver (stream) sound from smart phone to hearing aid

Yes

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iOS and Android compatible. Check with manufacturer for cell phone compatiblity and operating system requirements. The multi-function button on the hearing aid can be used to answer, reject or end a phone call.

Remote control option

Yes

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The app and charger can both serve as a remote control.

On/Off Control

Yes

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The hearing aids will automatically turn on after placing them in your ears. Place the hearing aids in the charger and close the lid to automatically turn Off the devices. A long press to the multi-function button on the hearing aid will also turn off the devices while wearing the hearing aids.

Telecoil (T-Coil)

No

Accessories

Yes

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Contact the company for any replacement parts.

Water resistant

Yes

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IPX5

Warranty

3-year warranty

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Check with the manufacturer on the specifics of the warranty policy and procedures. Warranty may be subject to retailer-specific conditions.

Can this device be returned?

Yes

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45 day return policy. Check with the manufacturer on the return policy and procedures. Call TEL: 959-206-0088 to schedule a return. Return policy may be subject to retailer-specific conditions.

Support

Customer Support Prior to Ordering

Yes

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Contact the company for customer support on their website, by Email: support@cearvol.com or Telephone: 959-200-8878.

Customer Support After You Receive the Device

Yes

More Information

Contact the company for customer support on their website, by Email: support@cearvol.com or Telephone: 959-200-8878.

User Experience

Satisfied with opening the box and setting up the device 2
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Satisfied with the amount of time it took to open the box and set up the device 3
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Satisfied with the support information that was available (online help, documentation, instruction booklets, etc.) 4
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Satisfied that opening the box and setting up the device was easy 5
The score will be available when testing is complete.
The physical comfort of the device in the ear (after wearing it during the testing procedures) 6
The score will be available when testing is complete.
The physical fit (can user get it in their ear and have it stay in their ear) 7
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Appearance (does the user like the way it looks in their ear) 8
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Set up time 9

The score will be available when testing is complete.

Required assistance in setting up the device 10

The score will be available when testing is complete.

Listening Performance

Sound quality of speech 11
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Sound quality of music 12
The score will be available when testing is complete.
Overall Listening Experience (OLE) 13
The score will be available when testing is complete.
CLEARScore 14
The score will be available when testing is complete.

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Glossary

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    Check with the manufacturer or retail location for current pricing information.

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    Satisfied with opening the box and setting up the device: The participants reported their satisfaction with the task of opening the box and setting up the device. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Not at all satisfied) to 100% (Completely satisfied), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task.

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    Satisfied with the amount of time it took to open the box and set up the device: The participants reported their satisfaction with the amount of time it took them for the task of opening the box and setting up the device. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Not at all satisfied) to 100% (Completely satisfied), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task.

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    Satisfied with the support information that was available (online help, documentation, instruction booklets, etc.): The participants reported their satisfaction with the amount of manufacturers supplied instructional materials and online support that were available to assist them in setting up the device. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Not at all satisfied) to 100% (Completely satisfied), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task.

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    Satisfied that opening the box and setting up the device was easy: The participants reported their satisfaction with the ease of opening the box and setting up the device. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Not at all satisfied) to 100% (Completely satisfied), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task.

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    The physical comfort of the device in the ear (after wearing it during the testing procedures): The participants reported their comfort with the device in the ear after wearing it for approximately 3 hours during the testing procedures. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Uncomfortable) to 100% (Very comfortable), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task.

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    The physical fit (can user get it in their ear and have it stay in their ear):The participants reported whether they had any difficulty getting the hearing aid in their ear and having it stay in their ear. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Poor fit) to 100% (Excellent fit), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task. If the hearing aid was not placed correctly in the ear, the researcher adjusted the device before testing was started with the hearing aids.

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    Appearance (does the user like the way it looks in their ear): The participants reported whether they were satisfied with the way the hearing aids looked in their ears using the mirrors that were provided to them for this task. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Not at all satisfied) to 100% (Completely satisfied), were averaged with the number of participants completing this task.

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    Set up time: The Set-Up Time is the total amount of time it took the participant to prepare the hearing aids for use. It was measured from when they opened the Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aid box to when they told the researcher that they were finished with setting the hearing aid for their hearing and communication needs. Assistance was provided by the researcher if the participant was having difficulties with the set-up and asked the researcher for assistance – See Required Assistance in setting up the device.

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    Required assistance in setting up the device: A Yes answer indicates that the participant needed some type of assistance in setting up the device. This assistance varied from asking the researcher for any explanations, help with instructions on the use of the hearing aid, programming the device or inserting the device in their ear.

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    Sound quality of speech: The participants rated the sound quality of speech when listening to a speech sample, at conversational levels. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Poor) to 100% (Excellent), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task. This score reflects the participants’ subjective opinion of the sound quality of speech based on their setting of the device.

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    Sound quality of music: The participants rated the sound quality of music while listening to a music sample through LogiTech computer speakers attached to a Dell laptop computer. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Poor) to 100% (Excellent), were averaged across the number of participants completing this task. The participants’ favorite music artist, song or genre was played from a YouTube video for them to judge the music.

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    Overall Listening Experience (OLE): The participants reported their overall listening experience of the hearing aids which includes their perception of sound quality or audio, their emotional responses and personal preferences. This measure was taken after the participant wore the hearing aids for the approximate 3-hour testing procedure. The percentage scores, on a scale of 0% (Very poor) to 100% (Enjoyable), were averaged with the number of participants completing this task.

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    CLEARScore: Scoring method not yet finalized and will be shared soon.

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