Edison Wave review
A digital sound and relaxation programme aimed at ringing ears, not a replacement for a hearing test
By the RJ Editorial Team. Sales page checked 2026-09-23. Last updated 2026-09-23.
Is it worth it?
You keep asking people to repeat themselves. The telly's louder than it used to be, restaurants have turned into noise, and there might be a ringing that never quite stops. Then you price up hearing aids and it's a proper sum of money, so you start looking for something cheaper first. Edison Wave is sold as a digital listening programme, sitting on the meditation and relaxation shelf rather than the medical one. Here's the honest bit: the copy of the sales page I was given came through blank, so I can't quote what it actually promises or check what it offers as backing. And because hearing is physical, a claim that audio files fix it is a claim about your body, not just a change of outlook. What's worth knowing either way. Age related hearing loss is damage in the inner ear, and no listening track has been shown to undo that. Sound based approaches for tinnitus are different: clinics really do use them, and they can make ringing fade into the background rather than disappear. If Edison Wave is essentially guided sound and relaxation for tinnitus, that's a reasonable thing to try for a small one off sum, and relaxing audio at bedtime does help some people drop off. Just don't let it replace a hearing test. Those are often free, and they tell you what you're actually dealing with.
Pros
- One off payment, no subscription to cancel
- Instant download, you can start the same evening
- Costs a fraction of a private clinic or hearing aids
- Calming audio is harmless to try alongside proper care
Cons
- No evidence offered that listening to anything improves hearing
- The page gives no detail on format, session length or how long the programme runs
- Won't do anything for actual hearing loss from inner ear damage
What you get
It's a digital product, so nothing arrives in the post. Expect a download link or login by email within minutes of paying, most likely audio sessions you listen to with headphones plus some written instructions. It's a one off charge rather than a subscription. What the page doesn't say is how many sessions there are, how long each one runs, or how many weeks it's meant to take.
Before you buy
- Get a hearing test first, many are free, so you know what you're dealing with
- Ringing in one ear only, or hearing that drops suddenly, is a see a doctor thing, not a download thing
- Read the refund window and terms on the checkout page before you pay, and check the download email hasn't gone to spam
Who it suits
Someone with mild, long standing tinnitus who has already had their ears checked and wants a calming listening routine at a low price