GHCC BUKIT JALIL
Address: C-2-9, Aurora Place, Persiaran Jalil, Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 57000
Opening Hour:
Mon to Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed on Sundays
Real Ear Measurement (REM) is an essential clinical procedure that ensures hearing aids deliver the correct amount of amplification for each individual.
Because every ear canal is unique in size, shape, and acoustic properties, REM provides a precise, evidence‑based method to verify that hearing aids are performing optimally at the eardrum.
Leading professional bodies—including the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA)—recommend REM as the gold standard for hearing aid verification, thus providing audiological best practice.
Because every ear canal is unique in size, shape, and acoustic properties, REM provides a precise, evidence‑based method to verify that hearing aids are performing optimally at the eardrum.
Leading professional bodies—including the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA)—recommend REM as the gold standard for hearing aid verification, thus providing audiological best practice.
The Advantages of Real Ear Measurement
1. Personalized Precision
No two ear canals are alike. Variations in length, diameter, curvature, and venting significantly influence how sound behaves. REM accounts for these differences, ensuring the hearing aid is tuned specifically for the wearer—not an average ear.
2. Better Speech Clarity
REM ensures that soft, average, and loud speech cues—especially high‑frequency consonants—are audible and comfortable. Patients often report clearer voices, improved understanding in noise, and reduced listening effort.
3. Evidence‑Based Accuracy
Manufacturer “first‑fit” settings are based on statistical averages and often under‑amplify soft speech. Research consistently shows that REM‑verified fittings lead to:
- Higher speech intelligibility
- Improved satisfaction
- More consistent real‑world performance
4. Enhanced Comfort and Safety
REM helps clinicians balance audibility with comfort by ensuring:
- Soft sounds are audible
- Average sounds are clear
- Loud sounds remain safe and comfortable
This reduces complaints of sharpness, booming, or fatigue.
5. Fewer Follow‑Up Visits
When hearing aids meet targets on the first day, patients experience fewer issues and require fewer adjustment appointments—saving time for both the clinic and the user.
While REM is considered the gold standard, it is important to note that not all hearing centers in Malaysia utilize this verification method, often due to industry cost constraints or a lack of clinical enforcement.
For those seeking a higher standard of care, Global Hearing Care Centre offers expert guidance and clinical consultation from our professional audiologists to ensure your fitting is evidence‑based and accurate.
While REM is considered the gold standard, it is important to note that not all hearing centers in Malaysia utilize this verification method, often due to industry cost constraints or a lack of clinical enforcement.
For those seeking a higher standard of care, Global Hearing Care Centre offers expert guidance and clinical consultation from our professional audiologists to ensure your fitting is evidence‑based and accurate.
Experience the Difference REM-Verified Hearing Care Makes
Don't leave your hearing health to guesswork. At Global Hearing Care Centre, every hearing aid fitting is backed by Real Ear Measurement to ensure your device is calibrated precisely to your ears—not just factory averages.
With multiple locations across West Malaysia, expert REM-verified fittings are more accessible than ever. Whether you're getting hearing aids for the first time or feel your current devices aren't performing as they should, our audiologists are ready to help.
With multiple locations across West Malaysia, expert REM-verified fittings are more accessible than ever. Whether you're getting hearing aids for the first time or feel your current devices aren't performing as they should, our audiologists are ready to help.
Find A Global Hearing Care Centre Near You And Book Your REM Verified Consultation Today
GHCC PETALING JAYA (Skyzen)
Address: F125A & F125B, The Starling Mall, Level 1, No 6, Jalan SS 21/37
Opening Hour:
Sun - Thu: 10.00am - 7.00pm
Fri - Sat: Closed
GHCC SETIA ALAM
Address: Seksyen U13, 28G, Jalan Setia Utama AS U13/AS, Setia Alam
Opening Hour:
Mon - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
GHCC SERI KEMBANGAN
Address: No.1, C-9-G, Pusat Perniagaan The Atmosphere
Opening Hour:
Mon - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
GHCC KUALA LUMPUR
Address: 138, Jalan Pahang, Off, Jalan Pekeliling
Opening Hour:
Mon - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
GHCC WANGSA MAJU
Address: 34E-0-5, Jalan Wangsa Delima 6
Seksyen 5, Wangsa Maju
Opening Hour:
Mon - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Real Ear Measurement (REM), and why does Global Hearing Care Centre use it?
REM is a clinical verification process that measures how sound actually behaves in your ear canal when wearing your hearing aid. At Global Hearing Care Centre, we use REM for every fitting to ensure your hearing aids are truly personalized, not just set to generic manufacturer defaults.
2. Is REM painful or uncomfortable?
No. A thin probe microphone is gently placed alongside your hearing aid in the ear canal. It's non-invasive and typically takes just a few minutes as part of your fitting appointment at Global Hearing Care Centre.
3. Do I need to request REM specifically, or is it automatically included?
At Global Hearing Care Centre, REM is a standard part of our fitting protocol—you don't need to ask for it separately. We believe it shouldn't be an optional upgrade, but a baseline standard of care.
4. How long does an REM-verified fitting take?
Appointments typically take longer than a basic "first-fit" adjustment, usually 60–90 minutes, since our audiologists take the time to measure, verify, and fine-tune your hearing aids to REM targets. Global Hearing Care Centre schedules ample time for this to get it right the first time.
5. Which Global Hearing Care Centre locations offer REM services?
All Global Hearing Care Centre branches across West Malaysia offer REM as part of our hearing aid fitting service. Contact your nearest location or check our website to find the branch closest to you.
6. Will REM cost extra?
At Global Hearing Care Centre, REM is included as part of our comprehensive hearing aid fitting service—not billed as a separate add-on. Speak with our team for full pricing details specific to your hearing aid package.