Etmoic Research, Inc. is an engineering-driven research, development and manufacturing company. The name "Etmoic" (pronounced "et-im-oh-tik.") means "true to the ear." Mead Killion, Ph.D. founded Etmoic Research in 1983 to design products that accurately assess hearing, improve the lives of those with hearing loss, protect hearing, and enhance the listening experience of musicians and music lovers everywhere.