Understanding Speech Mapping:

Hear Better with Speech Mapping (Real Ear Measurements)

Take your hearing aids beyond basic amplification. Speech mapping (a type of Real-Ear Measurement) ensures your devices are perfectly tuned to your ear and real-world listening needs.

What Speech Mapping Does

✅ Measures how your hearing aids deliver sound inside your ear

✅ Uses real speech to show exactly what you hear

✅ Adjusts settings so soft words are audible, speech is clear, and loud sounds stay comfortable

Learn How it works!

Why It Matters

  • Personalized Fit – Tailored to your unique hearing profile (your prescription)

  • Clearer Conversations – Improved speech understanding even in noisy environments

  • Comfort & Confidence – A more natural sound with fewer manual adjustments

  • Family Insight – Real-time visuals help loved ones understand your hearing needs

Benefits of Speech Mapping

  • Precise Customization: Hearing aids are programmed to match each patient's unique hearing profile across frequencies and speech levels.

  • Real-World Accuracy: Settings are verified using real speech for better every day performance.

  • Improved Speech Clarity: Targeted adjustments enhance understanding, even inbackground noise.

  • Greater Satisfaction: Patients experience more comfort, confidence, and fewer manual adjustments.

  • Family Understanding: Visual, real-time results can help family members better understand the patient's hearing needs.

Your Appointment Is Simple

  1. A tiny microphone is gently placed in your ear

  2. Sound performance is measured in real time

  3. Adjustments are made immediately for optimal clarity

  4. Leave hearing better than when you arrived

💡 Extra Support When You Need It

Even with properly fitted hearing aids, some patients may struggle with speech clarity due to minimal residual hearing or poor word comprehension
Your audiologist can suggest strategies and solutions to help you hear more clearly in everyday life.

The Audiologist’s Role

  • Evaluation & Counseling:Assess hearing and explain how speech mapping improves outcomes.

  • Custom Fitting: Program hearing aids based on real-ear measurements.

  • Ongoing Care: Monitor performance and make adjustments as needed.

  • Patient Education: Provide guidance on use, care, and expectations.

A Higher Standard of Care

Speech mapping goes beyond programming, it verifies your hearing aids are truly working for you. Our Dispending Audiologists combine advanced technology with expert care to deliver clearer speech, greater comfort, and improved confidence.

Important Considerations

Outcomes vary based on each individual’s hearing profile. Patients with reduced word recognition ability may continue to experience some difficulty with speech clarity, even with appropriately fitted hearing aids. In these cases, additional support such as Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) may further improve communication in challenging listening environments.

What Our Clients Say

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Dr. Norma Camacho treated my husband for ringing in the ears. She is very personable and was able to give him a quick treatment plan. He has not had any issues. She also treated my brother and was very honest about the expectations of hearing loss recovery. She is a sweetheart and takes the time to listen to her patient's needs.
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Dr Norma Camacho-Townsend is the best audiologist and has such a large and caring heart for her patients. She will search for solutions other audiologists would not even consider worth their time. She doesn’t give you the most expensive device, but the one that will serve your needs best. If something goes wrong, she will advocate for you. I travel across many states to come see her.
— Tina M.
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Dr. Camacho and her team are exceptional. The service they provided exceeded my expectations. My experience with them has been truly great. I appreciate your continued advocacy for the community and your commitment to meeting and exceeding the expectations of the people. Thank you once again.
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My husband and I went to see Dr. Camacho to explore hearing device options. She was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain in detail how a hearing aid would benefit our lives. She provided options that fit his lifestyle and our price range. This has been life changing in the most positive way.
— Ashley C.
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I had both hearing and dizziness testing with Dr. Rebecca Wallace. It was my first time doing these kinds of tests, and I really appreciated the experience. She is thoughtful, patient, and professional. She always gave detailed instructions before each test, answered all my questions, and helped me feel prepared and comfortable.
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Dr. Norma Camacho is everything I would want a doctor to be: compassionate, genuine, friendly, passionate, and above all extremely knowledgeable. She answers all my questions thoroughly, and I always feel energized and at peace when I leave. This entire place has such a good culture and vibe, and it is well worth the long drive from Woodland Hills to Pasadena.
— Jaime L.
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Doctors of hearing continued to be amazing lifesavers! 10 years later and they continue to be wonderful and taking care of our needs, so we do not feel we are alone. Thank you, to their staff for being very attentive to our needs.
— Juanita Martinez
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I drive far just to come in and see this doctor because of the excellent care. He takes time to explain everything clearly and listens to all of my concerns. I sometimes forget things, and he is always kind about answering my follow-up questions. Great service overall, and I love the staff too.
— Alma Romo
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I have been bringing my mom here for a couple of years. Dr. Camacho was very honest in her recommendations and did not push one brand over another or try to sell us the most expensive option. They care for their patients here and do their best to help them maintain as much hearing as possible.
— Marsha H.
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I took my grandma here and she has loved her experience here. Staff is very helpful, patient, very attentive and knowledgeable. She is loving her hearing aids from doctors of hearing. Will definitely recommend for all your hearing needs.
— Mireya Castillo
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Doctors of Hearing is the place to go for an in-depth explanation of hearing aids. The medical staff take time to thoroughly explain the options and answer every question. Both the office staff and medical staff are polite, timely, and welcoming. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the right place for hearing aids.
— Lydia
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Dr. Camacho is honest in her efforts to help each person in need of a hearing aid. She is very knowledgeable and devoted to helping each of her patients.
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Dr. Camacho was very attentive with my father. She’s a really good Doctor. Thank you Dr. Camacho.
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Dr. Camacho is simply amazing, the quality of care and attention to detail is such that I’m willing to drive for hours to see her.
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Our Purpose

Doctors of Hearing, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the hearing-impaired community. Doctors of Hearing, Inc. is your trusted source for the information needed to make informed decisions on hearing aid purchases. Doctors of Hearing, Inc., provides expert testing and proper fitting of hearing aids at a reasonable price.

Company Details

Doctors of Hearing, Inc. is a family-owned audiology practice serving patients through its offices in Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Dimas, California. Dr. Norma Camacho, Au.D., CCC-A, ABA, is a licensed dispensing audiologist who is board certified by the American Board of Audiology and holds the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, a nationally recognized credential. She is also a member of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology.

Phone numbers: 

626 639-3182  Pasadena Office
909 481-2834 Rancho Cucamonga Office
626 250-6642 San Dimas