Style of Hearing Devices
Hearing devices have evolved to accommodate a diverse range of preferences and individual needs, offering a plethora of styles designed to seamlessly integrate into various lifestyles. These styles encompass a spectrum of design and functionality, ensuring that everyone can find a solution tailored to their unique hearing requirements. Here, we delve into the main styles available, each providing distinct advantages and catering to specific scenarios:
Behind-the-Ear (BTE):
Resilient and versatile, BTE hearing devices exemplify modern engineering. With a compact casing resting discreetly behind the ear, they transmit amplified sound through a custom earpiece. Ideal for a wide array of hearing levels, BTE hearing devices grant both comfort and durability.
Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) / Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE):
With RIC devices, the speaker is not on the electronic part behind the ear. It is actually worn inside the ear. Fusing aesthetic appeal with advanced technology, RIC/RITE hearing devices consist of a sleek casing placed behind the ear, coupled with a receiver in the ear canal. This innovative approach ensures natural sound delivery while maintaining an inconspicuous appearance. In fact, these are the most popular design of hearing devices we do.
In-the-Ear (ITE):
Personalized to fit your ear's contours, ITE hearing devices encompass various sizes. From the larger full shell that gracefully fills the outer ear to the subtler half shell, and the discreet in-the-canal (ITC) and completely-in-canal (CIC) options, ITE styles offer both versatility and an aesthetic blend.
Invisible-in-Canal (IIC):
Embodying the pinnacle of discretion, IIC hearing aids nestle deeply within the ear canal, rendering them virtually invisible. Despite their diminutive size, they deliver exceptional sound quality, crafting a seamless auditory experience.
Open-Fit:
Melding form and function, open-fit hearing devices ingeniously combine a compact device situated behind the ear with a slim tube that extends to a discreet earpiece within the ear canal. A preferred choice and open-fit designs enhance both auditory comfort and clarity.
CROS/BiCROS:
Tackling unique hearing challenges, CROS/BiCROS systems address unilateral hearing loss scenarios. By wirelessly transmitting sound from a microphone on the non-hearing side to the better-hearing ear, these solutions bridge the gap, facilitating an immersive auditory landscape.
Bone conduction hearing devices:
Discover a groundbreaking approach to hearing enhancement with bone conduction hearing devices. These innovative devices redefine the way we experience sound by transmitting audio through vibrations directly to the inner ear, bypassing the traditional pathway through the ear canal. With this design, there is nothing to wear in the earcanal. Ideal for individuals with certain types of hearing loss or conditions affecting the outer or middle ear, bone conduction technology offers a remarkable solution, particularly for people with conductive loss and/or issues such as irritation in the earcanal with traditional devices or perforation of the eardrum or tendency to get frequent ear infections.