Oticon is the oldest hearing aid manufacturer and their motto is "People First." Oticon's Epoq XW hearing aid features wireless communication between instruments, allowing the user to hear "in stereo."
Starkey is the only hearing aid manufacturer based in the United States. The Destiny line of hearing aids is exceptional in preventing feedback (whistling) and minimizing occlusion (feeling blocked up).
Widex was the first manufacturer to develop a digital hearing aid. Currently, their software creates a custom sound profile allowing for discrete measurements of pitch and loudness during the hearing aid fitting process.
Siemens is the largest hearing aid manufacturer in the world. They offer a range of choices in technology and style.
Phonak specializes in assistive listening devices, specifically FM systems like the EasyLink, which improve hearing in noisy environments.