Hear and Speak

The most familiar hearing aid style, Behind-The-Ear (BTE) aids, are housed in a durable case that rests on the back of the outer ear. These aids are suitable for the widest range of hearing loss, including profound hearing loss.

Easy to handle, insert and adjust.
Suitable for all levels of hearing loss.
Can fit many features.
Larger batteries for longer battery life.

More visible than smaller models.
More sensitive to wind.

Discreet.
Natural hearing experience due to microphone's placement close to the eardrum.
Cuts down on feedback due to placement.
Stay in place.

Short battery life due to small batteries.
More difficult to insert than larger styles such as in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids.
Prone to moisture/earwax build-up.
Fewer features than larger models.

CICs are the smallest hearing aid style except for invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids. They fit inside the ear canal, with only a small portion of the face visible, making them difficult to notice. A tiny cord helps you insert and remove the device.

Very discreet.
Custom fit.
Natural hearing experience due to microphone's placement close to the eardrum.
Low feedback due to placement.
Stay in place.

Short battery life due to small battery.
More difficult to insert than larger styles such as in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids.
Prone to moisture/earwax build-up.
Fewer features than larger models.
Can be difficult to fit in some ear canals.

Types of Hearing Aids