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Two ears vs. one: sound localization

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Andrew Stewart

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Jul 11, 2019

Did you know that being able to tell what direction a sound is coming from depends on both ears working together? That's right. Our ears combine the information coming from both sides in order to locate where a sound is coming from. This ability is compromised when one ear isn't hearing at the same level as the other. This can also make it harder for people to understand speech when there is background noise, because it becomes difficult to tell where the speakers voice is coming from in relation to the noise.

This is why, when people ask if they need one hearing aid or two, we always recommend two. Unless there is a contraindication, two hearing aids are better than one.

For more information or to book a hearing evaluation please contact Accurate Hearing at one of our convenient locations:

Lower Sackville: 902-252-3004

Cole Harbour: 902-406-4327

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  • PJ was so thorough doing our hearing tests and even going the extra mile to make sure he checked everything out looking for a possible issue. I highly recommend the team here in Dartmouth NS.

    Kathy C

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ is great. He knows his trade! Service is second to none. Recommend.

    Brain S

    1 month ago

  • Timely appointment, clean and quiet, great staff, friendly professional doctor.

    Laurie C

    2 months ago

  • Always great services and speed of the return of ear devices that I have a tendency to unintentionally break or whenever the devices aren't quite working right.

    Shawn K

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ was so thorough doing our hearing tests and even going the extra mile to make sure he checked everything out looking for a possible issue. I highly recommend the team here in Dartmouth NS.

    Kathy C

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ is great. He knows his trade! Service is second to none. Recommend.

    Brain S

    1 month ago

  • Timely appointment, clean and quiet, great staff, friendly professional doctor.

    Laurie C

    2 months ago

  • Always great services and speed of the return of ear devices that I have a tendency to unintentionally break or whenever the devices aren't quite working right.

    Shawn K

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ was so thorough doing our hearing tests and even going the extra mile to make sure he checked everything out looking for a possible issue. I highly recommend the team here in Dartmouth NS.

    Kathy C

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ is great. He knows his trade! Service is second to none. Recommend.

    Brain S

    1 month ago

  • Timely appointment, clean and quiet, great staff, friendly professional doctor.

    Laurie C

    2 months ago

  • Always great services and speed of the return of ear devices that I have a tendency to unintentionally break or whenever the devices aren't quite working right.

    Shawn K

    2 weeks ago

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Sometimes it is the little questions that keep us from moving forward. If you are curious about your hearing, or that of a loved one, and you would like a no-obligation conversation with our team, help is only a call away. 

Simply complete the form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to answer your questions and guide you through your next step. 

Lower Sackville

+1 (902) 252-3004

153 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R3

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cole Harbour

+1 (902) 406-4327

4 Forest Hills Parkway
(in the Family Focus Medical Clinic) Cole Harbour, NS , B2T 5G7

Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lower Sackville

Cole Harbour

Request a Callback

Sometimes it is the little questions that keep us from moving forward. If you are curious about your hearing, or that of a loved one, and you would like a no-obligation conversation with our team, help is only a call away. 

Simply complete the form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to answer your questions and guide you through your next step. 

Lower Sackville

+1 (902) 252-3004

153 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R3

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cole Harbour

+1 (902) 406-4327

4 Forest Hills Parkway
(in the Family Focus Medical Clinic) Cole Harbour, NS , B2T 5G7

Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lower Sackville

Cole Harbour

Request a Callback

Sometimes it is the little questions that keep us from moving forward. If you are curious about your hearing, or that of a loved one, and you would like a no-obligation conversation with our team, help is only a call away. 

Simply complete the form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to answer your questions and guide you through your next step. 

Lower Sackville

+1 (902) 252-3004

153 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R3

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cole Harbour

+1 (902) 406-4327

4 Forest Hills Parkway
(in the Family Focus Medical Clinic) Cole Harbour, NS , B2T 5G7

Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lower Sackville

Cole Harbour

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