Your First Hearing Evaluation: What to Expect at Affordable Hearing Nervous about your first hearing test? It’s simpler than you think. At Affordable Hearing, we begin by discussing your hearing concerns and lifestyle. We ask questions that help us understand where you may be struggling. Then, We examine your ears with an otoscope, looking for wax or infection. If wax is present, we remove it safely. Next, you sit in a soundproof booth for tone and speech tests. These painless tests reveal which