Hearing Aids That Fit Your Lifestyle

Thanks to rapidly advancing technology, hearing aids provide users higher fidelity and greater reliability. Likewise, improvements in the area of miniaturization allow for more fitting options than ever. Despite these improvements, when it comes to fitting, one fundamental principle of hearing aids has not changed: Hearing aids must be selected and adjusted to match the needs of the individual.

Hearing Aid Syles

Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

• $2,400-$4,500 per digital pair
• Powerful, flexible, and durable
• Includes telecoils for telephone use
• Attaches to separate earmold
• Battery life of two to three weeks
• Easy adjustment with larger controls

Open Fit

• $3,000-$5,000 per digital pair
• Similar to BTE but smaller
• Natural "open" feel and sound
• Battery life of one to two weeks

In-the-Ear and In-the-Canal (ITE/ITC)

In-the-Ear Full Shell

In-the-ear Half Shell

In-the-Canal

• $2,400-$5,000 per digital pair
• Custom shell fits precisely
• Mild to moderate power
• Battery life of one to three weeks
• Easy insertion, removal, and adjustment

Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)

• $3,000-$5,000 per digital pair
• Smallest size available
• Natural sound quality
• Easy to use with most telephones
• Requires clean, dry, healthy ear
• Battery life about one week

*Pictures courtesy of Phonak

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