Hearing Evaluations
What Happens During a Hearing Evaluation
Your hearing evaluation in Burbank, CA at Sound Advice covers far more than a quick beep test. Dr. Beverly Lew, Au.D. uses pure-tone audiometry, bone-conduction testing, speech reception, and word-recognition tasks to map exactly how you hear across pitches and listening situations. You leave with a printed audiogram, a plain-language explanation of what it shows, and a recommendation that matches your hearing — never a sales pitch.
Why a Diagnostic Hearing Test Matters
A diagnostic hearing test in Burbank isn't just a screening — it's the foundation of every smart treatment decision. Sound Advice's full hearing assessment in Burbank, CA pinpoints the type, degree, and configuration of hearing loss so you and Dr. Lew can talk through real options. Whether the result is reassurance, an ENT referral, or a hearing-aid conversation, an accurate audiogram in Burbank, CA protects you from over-treatment and under-treatment alike.
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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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 |
Hearing Evaluation FAQs
Common questions about hearing evaluations in Burbank, CA — appointment length, what's tested, painlessness, and reading your audiogram with Dr. Lew at Sound Advice.
Plan on roughly 60 minutes for a comprehensive hearing evaluation in Burbank with Dr. Beverly Lew, Au.D. The visit covers a brief medical and noise-exposure history, an otoscopic ear exam, pure-tone air- and bone-conduction audiometry, speech reception and word recognition testing, and tympanometry when indicated. Dr. Lew then walks you through your fresh audiogram on-screen, explains what each frequency means for everyday conversation, and outlines next steps — whether that's reassurance, an ENT referral, or a separate hearing-aid consultation. New patients should arrive 10 minutes early to complete intake forms, or download them ahead from our patient resources page.
Not at all. A diagnostic hearing test at Sound Advice is completely non-invasive. You'll wear soft headphones or insert tips while seated in a quiet test booth, raise your hand or press a button when you hear soft tones, and repeat short words at conversational and softer volumes. The bone-conduction portion uses a small headband resting just behind the ear — no pain, just a gentle vibration.
Tympanometry, when needed, briefly changes pressure inside the ear canal for a few seconds and feels similar to an airplane descent. The whole process is painless, dry, and easy on patients of any age, including children old enough to follow simple instructions.
A complete hearing assessment in Burbank, CA measures both how soft a sound you can detect at each pitch and how clearly you can understand speech at conversational volume. The result is a printed audiogram showing your hearing thresholds across the speech frequencies (250 Hz to 8 kHz), plus speech-reception thresholds and word-recognition scores in quiet.
Together those numbers describe the type of hearing loss (sensorineural, conductive, or mixed), the degree (mild through profound), and the configuration (which frequencies are affected). That detail is what lets Dr. Lew rule out medical concerns, refer when appropriate, and recommend treatment that actually fits your hearing loss diagnosis.
Once your audiogram is complete, Dr. Lew explains the results in plain language and recommends a path forward — no pressure, no upsell. For normal results, that may simply mean a baseline test for future comparison. For medical concerns (sudden change, asymmetric loss, ear pain), we coordinate an ENT referral. For permanent loss, you'll receive an honest discussion of whether hearing aids will help, what brand and style might suit your lifestyle, and what financing options are available. There's no obligation to commit at the evaluation visit. To schedule, call 818-841-0066 or request an appointment online.