| hearing aids
Levels of technology.
What’s the difference!
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Completely In The Canal
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In The Canal
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Considerations:
- cosmetically appealing - nearly invisible
- requires good dexterity to insert
- easy telephone use
- potential for "plugged up" feeling
- shorter battery life
- occasional wax build up
Mild to moderate loss
(up to 65dB) |
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Considerations:
- cosmetically appealing - slightly visible
- requires good dexterity to insert
- easy telephone use
- less "plugged up" feeling
Mild to severe loss
(up to 70dB) |
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Half Shell In The Ear
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Full Shell In The Ear
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Considerations:
- visible in the ear
- easy to handle
- less "plugged up" feeling
Mild to severe loss
(up to 70dB) |
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Considerations:
- more visible in the ear
- easy to handle
- less "plugged up" feeling
Mild to severe loss
(up to 75dB) |
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micro Behind The Ear
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microPower Behind The Ear
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Considerations:
- cosmetically appealing - nearly invisible
- easy to insert
- same day fitting
- no "plugged up" feeling
Mild to moderate loss
(up to 65dB) |
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Considerations:
- cosmetically appealing for significant hearing loss
- easy to insert
- same day fitting
- no "plugged up" feeling
Moderate to severe loss
(up to 80dB) |
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Behind The Ear
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Considerations:
- cosmetically appealing - slightly visible
- less "plugged up" feeling
- good durability
- most power
- FM compatible
Mild to profound loss
(up to 120dB) |
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