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Hearing Aid Styles

Hearing aids come in a variety of styles. Hearing Solution Centers is always at the forefront of the latest and greatest digital hearing aids on the market today. Below are examples of different styles of hearing technology.

In the EarOpen Fit

For mild to moderate hearing loss and the perception
of Sound Voids™


  • A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a clear plastic tube wraps into the ear canal. A small, soft silicone dome holds the tube in place inside of the ear canal
  • May be barely visible depending on case color
  • The lightweight tube and soft tip provides optimum comfort and minimal visibility

Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC)

For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • Open fit device with the speaker sitting directly in the ear canal
  • May be barely visible depending on case color
  • The lightweight wire provide optimum comfort and minimal visibility

Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC)

For mild to moderate hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components contained in a custom-fit, hard molded plastic shell
  • Fits completely inside the ear canal
  • Virtually invisible in the ear canal

Mini-CanalMini-Canal (MC)

For mild to moderately-severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
  • Fits inside the ear canal
  • Barely or not at all visible in the ear canal

 

In the CanalIn-the-Canal (ITC)

For mild to moderately-severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
  • Fits outside the ear canal
  • Slightly visible in the ear

Half ShellHalf Shell (HS)

For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
  • Fills a portion of the bowl of the ear
  • Visible in the ear

In the EarIn-the-Ear (ITE)

For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
  • Fills the entire bowl of the ear
  • Visible in the ear

In the EarBehind the Ear (BTE)

For mild to profound hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
  • A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom-fit earmold extends into the ear
  • May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color

Choosing the right hearing aid depends of the type of lifestyle that you live. Click here to see what lifestyle you fit into: Hearing Aid Comparison