About Hearing Aids

Digital Hearing Aids
Digital hearing aids utilize the most advanced digital signal processing currently available. This allows for more sophisticated sound control which provides the clearest reception, especially in noisy environments. Digital hearing aids adjust automatically to the listener’s environment. Other features include automatic feedback control, directional microphones, special noise reduction circuitry and several customized programs. These are the most technically advanced hearing aids at this time.

• Premium Digital
  For the person who wants the highest level of performance technology and the most authentic and natural sound quality. Premium Digital hearing aids are more aggressive in the control of noisy environments and are often packed with the most cutting edge added features.
• Mid Level Digital
  For the value conscious consumer who desires excellent sound quality at a practical price. These hearing aids are moderately aggressive in the control of noisy environments.
• Basic Digital
  For the person who wants digital technology in the most affordable range. These hearing aids provide the features of a digital aid for a more simple environment without a lot of ambient noise.

Conventional:
Conventional analog hearing aids amplify speech and noise control. These hearing aids have a volume control that can adjust the sound, but they still make loud sounds and background noise louder. Although minor adjustments can be made in the office, the hearing aid usually has to be returned to the manufacturer for most adjustments. This type of aid is the least expensive, but it cannot be programmed if your hearing changes over time.






Device Styles:

• Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
  The smallest hearing aids, these are custom-made to fit deeply inside your ear canal so that they are practically invisible.
• In-the-Canal (ITC)
  These are also custom-made and small enough to fit almost entirely in your ear canal. This gives a low profile while providing advanced functionality.
• In-the-Ear (ITE)
  These are custom-made hearing aids made to fit within the external ear. These are fully featured including power versions.
• Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
  These fit snugly behind the ear and are attached to a custom earpiece molded to the shape of your external ear.
• Open-Ear-Mini (BTE)
  The newest, most natural sounding style of hearing aid available. This updated behind the ear hearing aid doesn’t require a custom ear mold for many people. For maximum comfort and clarity a thin tube or wire is used to direct the sound into the ear canal.