In 1976, during a visit to America, hearing systems specialist Horst Peter Hühne recognized the benefits of custom hearing systems. By the time he was on his way home from New York to Germany, he had already made the decision to establish a company to manufacture and market custom hearing systems. By the beginning of 1977, his project had become reality. Audio Service thus became the first provider of custom hearing systems in Germany.

Start of production of custom hearing systems developed in-house. The NAME hearing system, with an amplification of XXdb, was a true sensation in the hearing system market.

Introduction of the first custom hearing system worldwide with a separate three-stage switch.

The introduction of modular production of custom hearing systems demonstrates Audio Service’s road to success. The demand for innovative custom hearing systems is so great that within 2 years, the company moves twice into larger spaces so that the production capacity can keep up with the demand.

By now the company has become so successful that A&M purchases the majority share in Audio Service. Audio Service is thus a subsidiary of Siemens Audiologische Technik and enjoys great popularity on the German hearing system market. Consequently, Audio Service expands its product range to include behind-the-ear hearing systems and thus establishes itself as a full-range provider.

Introduction of the wax guard HF2. Thanks to the HF2, the service life of the hearing systems can be greatly extended. The sound is also improved at the same time. A legitimate innovation to date, millions of which have already been sold.

Thanks to the introduction of the full module, the sales figures are once again able to be increased.

Digital technology is used in the hearing system industry. For the first time, hearing systems can be digitally programmed. The individual fitting of the hearing system by the hearing aid acoustician is thus greatly facilitated and improved.

The popular wax guard HF 2 has been replaced by the HF 3 which has been improved once again and developed further. The worldwide innovation in this case is the practical dispenser system which makes replacing the filter a breeze.

Two other worldwide innovations are introduced: the hearing system coatings ComforClean and ComforMed. Thanks to ComforClean, dirt hardly has a chance. The ComforMed coating helps fight against bacteria.

The most modern laser technology is used in the production of custom hearing system shells. Shortly thereafter, the technology is expanded to include ear molds.

The Microsafe microphone filter is born. It is the first microphone filter worldwide which protects against dirt and also filters out wind noise.

The Sky custom hearing system celebrates its premiere. It is the world’s first custom model for open-fitting systems.

Product launch CLIC MOULD. Individual ear molds can now also be manufactured for RIC hearing systems and secured to the external receiver using a simple click method.

Once again the hearing system industry is ahead of the times. For the first time, audio data from telephones, radio or the TV can be directly transmitted to the hearing system via Bluetooth.

The wax guard HF 3 was improved once again and is replaced by the HF 4.

The XS behind-the-ear system received the red dot design award.

The Icon becomes the smallest custom model in the Audio Service product portfolio. For the first time, a custom model can be produced as a DIC (deep in canal) hearing system.

The RIC hearing system Rixx wins the red dot design award. The jury was impressed by the very small, compact design.

Audio Service presents the Sun – the first direct-streaming-capable hearing system. For the first time, audio content can be transmitted from the iPhone to the hearing system without any additional accessories.

The Occlumatic feature represents a quantum leap in hearing system acceptance. With Occlumatic, the sound of a person’s own voice is changed such that it is perceived as natural for the hearing system wearer.

Direct streaming technology becomes available for custom hearing systems. With the Ida BT, features which were otherwise only reserved for RIC systems are now available for the first time.