Hearing loss affects 2.5 billion people worldwide, but hearing aids are expensive and can range from $1,000 to $8,000 per pair, making them inaccessible for many. Maryland-based start-up Quantum Senses is trying to solve that problem with its Earcoustic hearing aid, which retails for just $20.

Justin Lee, the company’s founder and CEO, cautioned that the product is aimed at people with mild hearing loss where advanced electronics would be considered overkill. “Quantum Senses isn’t looking to replace medical-grade hearing aids, but provide an affordable option for those with mild hearing loss who need some assistance,” Lee told Decrypt.

He added: “The more people learn about acoustic hearing aids, the more they’ll see the value in affordable alternatives, especially for those with mild hearing loss.”

Lee, who previously worked as an aerospace engineer for the U.S. Department of Defense, designed the Earcoustic to direct sound waves into the user’s ears using its sound support cups. The cups amplify sound that comes in the wearer’s direction while minimizing back

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