Hearing aid types and styles
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Hearing aid types: finding the right fit
At Amplifon Hearing Health Care, we offer the most sophisticated technology in a range of hearing solutions, including the best hearing aids for seniors and all ages, with price options to fit your budget and excellent customer service along the way.
Hearing aid types: finding the right fit
These hearing aids fit on top and around the outer ear, connecting to a custom earpiece within the ear.
Excellent for almost all types of hearing loss.
About: Typically one of the largest hearing aid styles, a BTE hearing aid offers the most power of hearing aids. Some miniature versions are available.
Is it right for me? A durable, versatile style, BTEs use advanced technology to perform exceptionally well everywhere, including
Smaller than BTE, these fit comfortably behind your ear, with a wire and small receiver instead of the tubing and ear mold used by a BTE hearing aid.
Great for nearly all hearing losses except the most significantly impaired.
About: RICs are a popular choice that uses tiny wires to provide excellent comfort and minimize the
A one-piece custom-made hearing aid fills the ear.
Works well for mild to severe hearing loss.
About: ITE hearing aids fit comfortably in the outer portion of your ear, completely filling the bowl of your ear. They’re large enough to add optional controls so you can adjust volume as desired.
Is it right for me? Larger-sized ITEs are easy to operate. However, they occasionally pick up more background noise. If you prefer small gatherings or one-on-one
This smaller custom-molded hearing aid is fitted directly in the ear canal.
Great for mild to moderately-severe hearing loss.
About: Smaller and less visible than the larger ITEs, ITCs fit comfortably in your inner ear. Because they are small, ITCs don’t have as many control options as BTEs and ITEs.
Is it right for me? ITCs are a good choice if you want a one-piece
This minimal custom design fits deeply in the ear canal.
Works well for mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
About: One of the least visible styles, completely-in-canal hearing aids are placed securely deep within your ear canal. Lightweight and custom-fit, they're designed to help you hear in challenging environments like restaurants.
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Hearing aid frequently asked questions
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