Zounds was founded by Sam Thomasson, an Engineer and entrepreneur who has spent his career developing new technologies in the medical device and consumer electronics industries. Sam is also the father of a hearing-impaired daughter and has witnessed the problems associated with today’s hearing aids. Sam promised his daughter that he would develop a hearing aid to address the key problems common with other high-end hearing aids. Zounds’ breakthrough technology is the fulfillment of a father’s promise to his daughter and the solution for dissatisfied hearing aid users around the world. Zounds utilizes a combination of internally developed and exclusively licensed technology from Acoustic Technologies, Inc., where Sam Thomasson is the founder and former CEO. At Acoustic Technologies, Sam created high-performance semiconductor chips and related software with low power usage algorithms that dramatically improved voice and sound quality in cell phones, video phones, desktop phones, conference call phones and automotive communication systems. For Sam, it was a logical extension to leverage this superior technology at Zounds. Zounds’ goal is to offer a portfolio of hearing aids and wireless devices that provide the world’s best performing technology at an affordable price to anyone with a mild, moderate, or moderate/severe hearing loss.
Our long term customers often ask about Kate, and want to know how she is doing. The little girl who inspired the Zounds revolution is now a senior in college, studying electrical engineering. Inspired by her father, she wants to follow in his footsteps by helping others through technology. During school breaks, Kate works with the Zounds team on new technologies that she will someday benefit from herself.
Hearing Instrument Specialist – Tony Goyette
Tony Goyette is an experienced and accomplished Hearing Instrument Specialist with a strong passion for helping people realize a better life through better hearing. Being hearing impaired himself for over 20 years, his expertise, personal experiences and insights offer many unique advantages to his clients. Tony has served the southern Louisiana area since 2008, receiving local and national recognition for outstanding performance in both technical fitting capabilities and superior customer service. He was named Hearing Aid Provider of the Year in a local newspaper as voted by the general public – a testament to his dedication to his customers.
At Zounds, we know that every customer is unique. Using state-of-the-art technology and techniques, Tony is able to expertly fit each customer with hearing aids to suit his/her specific needs and lifestyle. If brings him great satisfaction to see the smiles and hear the testimonials of the happy customers he helps every day. Licensed by the Louisiana Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and a member of the Louisiana Society of Hearing Aid Specialists, you can be confident that Tony’s knowledge and understanding will help to achieve a successful fitting for you too. Tony and his wife, Angela, have been married for seven years and have two daughters. Maddalena is five years old and Sofia is three years old. Tony is very proud of his girls and can be found watching their soccer games, gymnastics and dance classes. In his spare time he enjoys travel, music, sports, woodworking, and cheering for the Saints!