Hearing Aid Fitting
A Personalized Hearing Aid Fitting, Step by Step
Your hearing aid fitting in Burbank, CA at Sound Advice goes well beyond slipping new devices in your ears. Dr. Beverly Lew, Au.D. programs your prescription hearing aids to your audiogram, verifies the output inside your ear canal with real-ear measurement, and balances clarity against comfort across the soft, loud, and noisy listening situations you actually live in. You leave with insertion technique, daily care, and a follow-up scheduled — not a factory preset.
Why Dr. Lew Verifies Every Hearing Aid Fitting
Fitting prescription hearing aids without verification is guesswork — and guesswork is why so many devices end up in a drawer. Every professional hearing aid fitting at Sound Advice includes real-ear measurement, careful hearing aid programming to your prescription, and physical comfort checks for all-day wear. Dr. Lew also schedules a two-week hearing aid follow-up in Burbank so settings can be fine-tuned once you've worn the aids in your real listening environments.
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee on Every Pair
Every prescription hearing aid fitted at Sound Advice is backed by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Wear them at work, at restaurants, in the studio, and at home — if they aren't the right fit after 60 days, bring them back and we'll exchange them for a different model. Real life is the only test that counts.
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What real Burbank patients — musicians, parents, seniors, and Veterans — say about hearing better with Sound Advice.
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35 years of honest answers, Dr. Beverly Lew at every visit, and no pressure to buy — just clearer hearing.
Serving Los Angeles, North Hollywood & Burbank
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Sound Advice is on the first floor of the University of La Verne building in the Burbank media district — wheelchair accessible. Call or request an appointment online.
- Rated 4.9/5 from 158+ Google reviews
- Women-owned practice, est. 1991
- Doctor of Audiology — 30+ years exp
- 60-day satisfaction guarantee
- Wheelchair accessible, on-site parking
“Dr. Lew and her team are exceptional. From the front desk to the testing booth, everyone takes the time to explain what's happening and answer every question. My hearing aids were fitted carefully, and the follow-up visits made all the difference. Honest, thorough, and genuinely caring care.”— Sound Advice patient
Sound Advice
Burbank4001 W Alameda Ave #101, Burbank, CA 91505
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hearing aid fitting in Burbank, CA — appointment length, real-ear verification, adjustment timelines, and follow-up care at Sound Advice.
Plan on about 60 minutes for your first hearing aid setup in Burbank with Dr. Lew. The appointment covers programming your hearing aids to your audiogram, verifying output with real-ear measurement, fine-tuning for comfort across soft and loud sounds, and walking you through insertion, cleaning, and charging. If you've chosen Bluetooth-enabled aids, we'll pair them to your phone before you leave and schedule your two-week follow-up. Coming back for a second fitting visit is completely normal — we'd rather take the time to get it right than rush you out the door with settings you'll struggle to live with.
Real-ear measurement (REM) is a verification technique in which a thin probe microphone is placed in your ear canal alongside your hearing aid. It measures the actual sound reaching your eardrum and compares it against the prescription targets for your hearing loss — not just the software's first-fit estimate.
Studies consistently show that REM-verified fittings produce significantly better outcomes than fittings done from a manufacturer template alone. Every custom hearing aid fitting at Sound Advice includes REM, regardless of which brand or style you choose — and we'll show you the on-screen targets so you can see exactly how your aids are matched to your hearing.
Adjustment time varies from patient to patient. Hearing loss usually develops gradually, and the brain adapts to what it stops hearing — so when new amplification arrives, everyday sounds like clinking dishes, your own footsteps, or the hum of the refrigerator can feel jarring at first. Most patients settle in within two to six weeks of consistent daily wear. Wearing your aids only at dinner or on outings stretches that timeline significantly.
Dr. Lew counsels every patient through realistic acclimation expectations at the fitting, and your hearing aid follow-up in Burbank at week two is the chance to fine-tune anything that still feels off.
Yes. Every hearing aid fitting at Sound Advice includes a two-week follow-up visit, and additional hearing aid adjustment appointments are part of your ongoing care plan. At the two-week check, Dr. Lew reviews how the aids are performing in your real listening situations — work meetings, restaurants, phone calls with the grandkids — and refines programming as needed. After that, most patients settle into six-month service visits for cleaning, programming tweaks, and hearing aid optimization as your hearing changes over time. We send postcard reminders when you're due, and you can always call 818-841-0066 to schedule sooner.