Styles of Hearing Aids

Hearing instruments come in many sizes and styles. The right hearing instrument one for you depends upon the technology you choose (analog hearing aidsor digital hearing aids), your hearing needs, your lifestyle and your personal preference.

Prices on hearing aids vary dependant on the style and technology (digital/programmable/analogue). Each hearing loss is different.

BTE
BTE hearing aid

Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids are extremely flexible for all types of hearing loss. The hearing device is housed within a curved shell that sits behind each ear and delivers sound through a clear tube. The clear tube fits into a mold that has been customized to comfortably fit inside each ear.

ITE
ITE hearing aid

In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing aids are very easy to operate even if the user has poor dexterity. The hearing device is housed within a custom-made shell that fits comfortably inside each ear and delivers sound directly to the ear.

ITC
ITC hearing aid

In-The-Canal (ITC) hearing aids can barely be seen and are very easy to operate, even if the user has poor dexterity. The hearing device is housed within a custom-made shell that fits comfortably inside each ear canal and delivers sound directly to the ear.

CIC
CIC hearing aid

Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) hearing aids are virtually invisible to others. The hearing device is housed in a tiny shell that fits comfortably and completely into each ear canal. The device is removed from the ear canal by pulling a tiny cord. Where these miniature instruments are both powerful and cosmetically appealing, some features -- such as manual volume control-- are not available simply because the devices are so small.