The Hearing Center

09/25/2026

Sometimes the most powerful sound… is no sound at all.

Tony Award-winning sound designer Kai Harada explains why silence is one of the most important tools in sound design—and how taking sound away can make an audience listen even more closely.

It’s not just about what you hear. It’s about knowing when not to hear anything.

🎧 Hear our full conversation with Kai Harada on Hear Us Out.

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09/25/2026

Why is hearing important for new-born babies?

The Crucial Link Between Hearing and Speech Development in Babies From the moment they are born, babies begin to absorb and process the sounds of the world around them. Hearing is a fundamental sense that plays a critical role in a baby’s development, particularly in the areas of communication and

09/24/2026

Perfect sound might actually be the problem.

Tony Award-winning sound designer Kai Harada explains why we’re still drawn to analog sound — the texture, the imperfections, and the qualities that make it feel unmistakably human.

Sometimes, what makes sound great is precisely what makes it imperfect.

🎧 Hear the full conversation with Kai Harada on Hear Us Out.

09/24/2026

Have you seen The Hearing Center’s new and improved website?

You will find information about the newest hearing aids and the latest technologically advanced audiology tests.

You can make an appointment right from our homepage, call us, and even stop in.

Your ears will be ringing from all the good news!

Visit www.thcaudiology.com for more information!

We have been providing hearing healthcare for over 30 years and offer personalized, attentive and responsive care that is tailored to meet your individual needs.

09/19/2026

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09/17/2026

The Hearing Center has been providing Central New Jersey with the best in hearing care for many years.

Check out our homepage for information on all the services we offer, including the latest on technologically advanced audiology tests and hearing aids.

Visit www.thcaudiology.com for more information!

We have been providing hearing healthcare for over 30 years and offer personalized, attentive and responsive care that is tailored to meet your individual needs.

09/16/2026

What does sound look like?

For painter Sarah Kraning, that’s not an abstract question—it’s part of how she experiences the world.

Sarah lives with synesthesia, a neurological phenomenon in which stimulation of one sense can trigger an experience in another. In her case, sound can take on color, shape, movement, and texture—experiences that ultimately find their way onto the canvas.

🎨 What happens when you don’t just hear sound… but see it?

A fascinating conversation about perception, creativity, and just how differently each of us can experience the world around us.

09/15/2026

Have you heard about this inner ear disorder?

What is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear disorder than can affect one’s hearing and balance systems It typically affects one ear but sometimes can affect both The onset of Meniere’s can be at any age, but most often starts between younger and middle adulthood W

09/14/2026

How to recognize hearing loss.

Signs That You Suffer from Hearing Loss Speech sounds muffled or as though someone has marbles in their mouth Asking people to repeat themselves, or frequently asking “what did you say?” Difficulty and frustration when speaking on the phone Experiencing ringing, buzzing, humming or ch