AudioNova - Ocala
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James Allen Olden Cone, HIS
James Allen Olden Cone, also known as Jim, HIS, is a Hearing Instrument Specialist at AudioNova in the Ocala clinic. He specializes in helping people achieve clarity, better hearing and understanding between spouses, and programming hearing aids. With expertise in assigning the correct hearing aids for specific hearing performances, James is dedicated to improving his patients' hearing experiences. James volunteers with the Church and Rotary, driven by his passion for family, people, and golf. His mission is to help people fully enjoy life through better hearing. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1974, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Divinity from Liberty University. James became a hearing care provider to enhance people's enjoyment of life. His favorite aspect of the role is witnessing the joy on his patients' faces when they can hear clearly. Outside of work, he enjoys studying Scripture, spending time with his children, and playing golf

Audiology Services

Hearing Exams
We offer a comprehensive hearing exam to detect and diagnose levels of hearing loss.

Tinnitus Solutions
Our hearing experts can provide tools to manage tinnitus symptoms and get relief to those afflicted.

Hearing Aids
Get to know the latest features in hearing aid technology with in-person demonstration and product trials.
Hearing Aid Technology
AudioNova carries the very latest in hearing aid solutions from top-rated brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use hearing protection?
You should always use hearing protection when engaging in high-noise recreational activities or work. These activities may include hunting, music concerts, motor sports, and/or construction. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to noise or a single, extremely loud event. The louder the sound, the quicker it can cause damage. If you notice ringing in your ears or temporary hearing loss after a loud noise exposure, the environment was too noisy and could be harmful. If that ringing or temporary hearing loss is persistent, it would be a good idea to contact us for a hearing evaluation.
Should I get my hearing tested?
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss, it’s recommended that you seek help sooner rather than later. Hearing loss tends to develop gradually and is often noticeable to close friends and family well before the affected individual realizes it. Identifying and treating hearing loss promptly is crucial. Ignoring it could lead to significant long-term effects, such as increased risk of depression and dementia.
How much does a hearing test cost?
At AudioNova Ocala, hearing tests are offered FREE of charge.
Hear & Now Blog
Find great articles on hearing health, hearing loss, hearing aids and tinnitus solutions on our frequently updated blog.
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Reviews (101)
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Patricia Herrmann
January 10, 2026
4.0 out of 5
Got new hearing aids
Response from AudioNova
January 12, 2026
Thank you for the great review Patricia! It means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Sam Moschiano
December 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Jim Cone goes above and beyond to help with your hearing and hearing aids. Can’t thank him enough for his help!!
Vidal Martinez
December 17, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Fantastic service. The best. Had other experience and they have blow me away with their services.
Response from AudioNova
December 24, 2025
We are celebrating your positive review! Thank you for providing your valued feedback. Your hearing, your way.
William Murray
September 25, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Jim is very knowledgeable and quickly fixed my hearing aid!
Response from AudioNova
September 25, 2025
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Jim represents AudioNova, 2775 NW 49th Ave! We love providing personalized hearing care.
Doug Christen
September 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Minor repair in and out 5 minutes. Great service
Response from AudioNova
September 8, 2025
Thanks for using AudioNova, Doug, we're pleased that you found our service was good.
Jerry Brock
August 5, 2025
5.0 out of 5
From the excellent receptionist to the excellent hearing aid specialist, I was very satisfied. Thank you Linda and Jim.
Response from AudioNova
August 6, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback Jerry! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
maria nolan
July 15, 2025
5.0 out of 5
My name is Albert Nolan and I have been a client of Audio Nova in the Foxwood Plaza of Publix Supermarket in Ocala for 2 yrs. It has been my pleasure to deal with Jim cone and Linda. They are extremely caring and professional. All questions and concerns are quickly answered. This is like dealing with a Cadillac Agency and not a Pinto. My previous experience was most unsatisfactory in that I was treated as a number and not a patient or a person. Problems were not quickly answered. I was to drop of my problem and they would check it out and call if there was a problem, which took about 2 days. You can't go wrong going to Audio Nova, they will take really good care of you.
Response from AudioNova
July 17, 2025
Hello Maria, It’s always humbling to hear how we’re able to make our customers hear better. Thank you for the positive review.
Linda Williams
July 10, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Great place to buy hearing aids. Linda is very friendly and helpful. Jim is very knowledgeable and makes sure the aids are working properly. So glad I bought my aids from here.
Response from AudioNova
July 17, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback Linda! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Ingrid Coady
July 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5
The best in Ocala
Response from AudioNova
July 10, 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience at 2775 NW 49th Ave, we're delighted you're happy with the service.
Barbara Claesson
July 7, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Had an outstanding hearing experience with Jim Cone today! We are from the Villages… horrible experience with Dickie At Village ear! Love my Phonak Aids!
Response from AudioNova
July 8, 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience at 2775 NW 49th Ave, we're delighted you're happy with the service.
Tommy Bryceland
June 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5
I had a problem with one of my hearing aids and Jim took them and resolved the issue quickly. Jim and Linda at front desk do a very professional job while still being friendly. Seems like a good team.
Fred McGrath
June 20, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Jim Cone was both mine and my wife, Patricia’s H.I.S./HCP and we found him to be super informative and caring about our hearing. It is great to see someone so dedicated and compassionate about their profession. I would highly recommend him and AudiNova.
Response from AudioNova
July 2, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
anthony mercurio
June 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5
James provides top notch service. Bought the Phonak Audeo Sphere to replace my Signia 5 hearing Sid’s which I thought were pretty good. I can’t believe how much conversation I was missing. These Phonak aids are the best investment I have made and now I feel part of the conversations.
Response from AudioNova
July 2, 2025
Thank you Anthony for sharing your fabulous review with us.
David Leigh
May 27, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Walk in service is always great. Great office in Ocala.
Carol Minicucci
April 29, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Jim Cone was very professional and gave us a good price. His staff (Linda) was very helpful and pleasant.
Rita Ard
November 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Sarah and Linda are fantastic. Always willing to help others. I highly recommend for hearing problems! I can hear clearly and my brain is healthy.
Mark Thompson
November 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
We love Sarah and Linda at Audionova!!! They alway have a smile on their face and ready to help. Sarah help me get hearing aids that work for me and in my budget!! I highly recommend them for your hearing help.
Morgane Schmidt
October 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Elite Hearing in Ocala has been, hands down, the best experience I've had with any audiologist. I have a genetic hearing loss that requires hearing aids, so I've dealt with that for awhile. They were easy to schedule with, knowledgeable, and helpful. After I lost a hearing aid during Hurricane Helene, and was unable to replace it due to it being discontinued, they were able to help me find a pair that I could actually afford. I am incredibly grateful for that as I need them for my job as well as to help preserve the hearing that I do have. I can't recommend them enough.
Robin Phillips
October 28, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very helpful and friendly! Ms Sarah was amazing and very informative to my dad regarding his hearing issues. Very patient and thorough. We appreciate your team and professionalism! Highly recommend this clinic for your hearing health. Glad we found you!
melissa Tereanova
July 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Sarah was very considerate to me and helpful and very pleasant person to work with and I really appreciate it thank you so very much for your kind words and offer to help me in my situation I will definitely remember what you did for me and will always be grateful, thankful for all! I will refer you to everyone who needs help with healing!
Tom Flannery
April 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Visited Elite Hearing of Ocala in the Foxwood Shopping Plaza this week for issues with my Phonak Hearing AIDS. Linda, their front desk technician greeted me . She was very pleasant and most of all very professional. She really knows all the ins and outs on hearing products. She was able to get me up and running on the spot. I will definitely be using this facility for all my hearing aid needs in the future.
ROBERTO H. BURGUERA
April 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Extraordinaria atencion, profesionalismo y simpatia de la especialista Sarah Norton. Totalmente recomedable desde la primera cita de evaluacion hasta las siguientes de ajustes y seguimiento. Igualmente excelente la atencion de Linda en la recepcion.
Jeannine Parker
March 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Sarah and staff make us feel like family. Our needs are addressed with a wonderful professional approach.
Greg Gallagher
March 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent service and Sarah has an attention to detail that I have not seen in a long time. Sarah adjusted my VA supplied Phonak hearing aids to perfection. I would highly recommend her to help with any hearing issues you may have.
Jim F
January 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5
I purchased hearing aids from Sarah Norton at Elite hearing in Ocala, FL. They are located at 2775 NW 49th Ave. My experience was nothing short of stellar! Sarah is the nicest, kindest and most professional person anyone could hope to deal with. She really knows what’s she’s doing and is doing what she’s really good at. I highly recommend going to see her!
Bonnie Downing
November 20, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I love Sarah and her crew. She has helped me so much. Very knowledgeable. She really knows what she’s doing. I always love when I have an appointment. I love my new hearing aids. They have WiFi and has helped me hear phone calls so much better. I will always go to her even if she moves to another location in my area. She is an asset to your company!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Jeanne Levine
November 14, 2023
5.0 out of 5
All of the crew are amazing!!! I cannot say enough great things about them!! I am real lover of great customer service and this office is the absolute best!!!! They got me hearing again and were so warm, inviting and nice- yet extremely proficient!!
Polly Ayers
August 19, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I had taken my husband to have several hearing tests and he had always refused to get a hearing aid though we were told he needed them. When I needed to get a hearing test I made the two of us an appointment at Elite hearing of Ocala. The absolute best decision I could have ever made. Sarah took the time to explain everything to both of us. Again, my husband didn’t want to get them. Sarah was so patient with him and told him just to try them and if he couldn’t see the benefit that he could return them. Needless to say he loves them and says he never knew what he was missing, doesn’t even realize he has them on most of the time they are so comfortable. I also have them and wear mine. Sarah is the best person, the Lord really blessed both of us just to have met her. Vi is wonderful too. If we hadn’t had this experience we would have just gone on barely hearing what was going on around us. Thank you to both these beautiful women for caring about your customers and going above and beyond what is expected of you. 5 stars is way too little for the job you do. We appreciate you.
Rodger Fore
August 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful place the people there are just out of this World makes you feel comfortable and they care about you and not just the product in which you are being fitted for. Sarah is fantastic very clear and precise she is a technician not just a product sales person. My first visit my ears were so filled with wax that I was truly embarrassed but was told there was no need for that, Sarah cleaned my ears and scheduled an appointment for the next day to fit me with my new hearing aids. When I left with my new programmed hearing aids I was amazed at how clearly I was hearing things. The real test was when I got home and set the timer on the stove which I haven't been able to hear in a long time even when standing next to it, not only can I hear it now but I can hear hear it from 30 feet away. I am hearing birds that I wasn't able to hear and conversations with people are so much clearer. Thank you Sarah for helping me to hear you truly are a Technician to help the people and not to sell the product, I am very happy. I would recommend you and Elite Hearing Centers of Ocala to all that have and need help with their hearing. Thank You so much
Denny Peet
July 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Sarah is great, knowledgeable, thorough, takes her time when working with the elderly.
Ken Abrams
July 20, 2023
5.0 out of 5
5 stars isn't enough. After bad experiences at two other hearing aid providers, Sarah has come through with flying colors. EVEN with Aids that were purchased elsewhere. Wish I had found them sooner. Modern Aids that are programmable seem to have hundreds of settings.......and if you can describe what is troubling you with yours, Sarah probably can fix it. It has taken me several visits but I think we are very close to where I need to be now. THANK YOU for excellent service.
Jim Stapp
May 9, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Elite Hearing Centers of Ocala - Caring personnel and great service. Especially Sara Norton, the Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist, who is genuinely interested in helping people.
Donna Poole
March 23, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Wow! If I could give them 20 stars. Vietta was very friendly and got me in when there was a cancellation. And I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sarah Norton! She is a very warm ,caring professional! She took the time to explain everything I needed to know about my new hearing aids. She made sure my aids fit correctly,adjusted them appropriately! Thank you for helping me to hear again!
Lance Donald
January 31, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Could not be happier, the people are great and are very personable, professional and knowledgeable. I’m glad I found Elite Hearing Centers. Have not used a service before where everyone involved was so awesome!
Carroll Smith
January 27, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I am so very thankful for Sarah Norton in the Ocala FL office. She was thorough with hearing tests and speech recognition. I have tinnitus very bad and they have greatly reduced the horrible ringing in my ears.I hate to take them off. I just put them in the charger, no batteries makes them easy to use. Mine are (Phonak) over the ear and match my hair color. They stay in and my glasses sit next to them and they don’t fall out. They are also Bluetooth. I use them with my phone and TV. I’m very pleased with them. Sarah also worked with my mom to upgrade and clean her hearing aids at no charge. I will be using their services as long as I am living in Ocala.
Janet McCoy
December 15, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Don Crutchfield
November 4, 2022
5.0 out of 5
I can not say what a joy my experience with the staff and Sarah Norton,she is definitely passionate about what she does concerning the hearing health of her patients. 5 star's doesn't seem high enough to evaluate Her and staff.
Alison Wisbrock (Ali)
September 24, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Randy Hoeksema
August 16, 2022
5.0 out of 5
So nice to deal with folks who are interested in better hearing and not just trying to sell new hearing aids, I give them 10 stars and will only deal with Sarah and her staff for my needs from now on!
Lonnie Martin
June 3, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Five star service, second to none, very personal and professional, outstanding service.
Kristina Hansen
May 19, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Overall the services were seamless. Sarah was very professional and compassionate and has a great sense of humor. Great office!
Renee
March 30, 2022
5.0 out of 5
We are very satisfied with Elite Hearing and the staff!
Janet
March 14, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Sara is s rock star! She was able to take a reluctant husband with neuropathy in his fingers into a hearing, app savvy, no longer tv blaring, checked in conversationalist. Her dedication and kindness made the process so much nicer.
Terri Paine
December 2, 2021
5.0 out of 5
Awesome experience with Sarah! Very thorough and pleasant! Enjoyed my time!
Julie Burkey
October 19, 2021
5.0 out of 5
What an experience! Besides having the best staff ever (love those girls), I was amazed with how much time was taken to explain everything. I had tried hearing aids years ago, but my ears itched so bad, I wanted to throw those things right out the door along with a few choice words. Needless to say, I put off getting tested again until everyone started telling me I needed to do something. A friend referred me to Elite, and I was more than impressed. I now have hearing aids that I can't even tell are in....even have to check once in awhile. I'm still in the process of adjustments to make them perfect for me, but no doubt Sarah will continue taking good care of me.
Terry Ames
October 7, 2021
5.0 out of 5
My Son and I both had appointments and after testing my Son she was checking myself ears before testing and discovered It had an ear infection in one of my ears. She showed me on her computer what the infection looked like and gave me an education on all the parts of the ear and advised me to see a Dr asap. Was very impressed with her knowledge of the ear and the best hearing aides for me. I have worn hearing aides for several years and have bought two sets of hearing aides in different states but Sarah Norton and her receptionist out ranks them all. If there was Ten stars i would give her all of them
Erin Wendel
September 22, 2021
5.0 out of 5
Sarah Norton is hands down the kindest and most genuine hearing aid specialist out there. She explained everything so I could understand and wasn’t pushy at all. I’ve told all my friends about her. If you don’t know where to go for hearing aids, you must consider Sarah.
Kim Bowyer
September 21, 2021
5.0 out of 5
Elaine Wilson
September 7, 2021
5.0 out of 5
Fabulous specialist! Sarah made me feel very happy that I chose Elite Hearing Center’s for hearing aides. Great compassion for people and her teaching capabilities are fantastic. Vietta the receptionist also does a fantastic job for the company. I highly recommend this company for hearing aides . Elaine Wilson
Jack Jacques
July 9, 2021
5.0 out of 5
They are very kind and helpful here. I definitely recommend choosing and coming here! You won't be disappointed!









