Types of
Hearing Aid
Here at Imperial Hearing we work with all the best hearing aid manufacturers to make sure we can recommend the right product for you.Whether you already have a hearing aid or are getting one for the first time, you’ll find there’s a range of options in different shapes and sizes and for varying levels of hearing loss. Our audiologist will work with you to find the most suitable type for your individual hearing loss and needs.
Behind the ear
With the evolution of technology, behind the ear style hearing aids are a lot sleeker and slimmer than they used to be. The microphone element of the hearing aid sits behind the ear and the receiver is connected via a thin, clear tube that is placed inside the ear that routes the sounds around you. This style has the most powerful circuitry, therefore, is suitable for those with profound to severe hearing loss.
Features:
- Variety of colour options available.
- For moderate to severe hearing loss.
- Easy-to-use buttons or dials.
- Discreet design.
In the ear
In the ear (ITE) hearing aids are custom made to fit the outside of the opening of your ear. A pain-free impression of your ear is taken to ensure the shell of the hearing aid will exactly match the contours of your ear. With a larger battery size, ITE hearing aids tend to have more power and are therefore suitable for those with mild to severe hearing loss.
Features:
- Easy to adjust.
- For mild to severe hearing loss.
- Custom-made for you.
- Variety of colour options available.
Invisible in Canal
Completely in the canal (CIC) and invisible in the canal (IIC) hearing aids are the smallest types available. They fit further into the opening of your ear than ITC hearing aids and are barely visible. Each hearing aid is custom made to suit the contours and anatomy of your ear canal for a comfortable fit.
Features:
- Virtually undetectable.
- For mild to moderately severe hearing loss.
- Custom-made for you.
Receiver in Canal
The receiver-in-canal (RIC) model is a very discreet, yet powerful hearing aid that fits comfortably behind your ear. Unlike the Behind The Ear hearing aid (BTE), the loudspeaker of the RIC model sits inside your ear canal. This means that the casing itself is a lot smaller than BTE hearing aids, as there is less circuitry to fit inside.
Features:
- Discreet design
- Variety of colour options available
- Easy to adjust
- For mild to severe hearing loss
Receiver in the ear
Receiver in the ear (RITE) hearing aids are similar to BTE hearing aids. The main difference is that with RITE hearing aids, the sound processor part of the hearing aid sits behind the ear is smaller and is connected by a thin wire to the receiver placed inside the opening of the ear.
Features:
- Can be fitted with standard domes or custom ear moulds.
- Virtually unnoticeable when worn.
- For mild to severe hearing losses.
- Variety of colour options available.
Our Hearing Aid Manufacturers
Learn to hear again
You don’t know how dark it is until you turn the light on!
To hear clearly is much more than choosing the right hearing aid. Although you may only be beginning to notice the effects of your hearing loss, your hearing has likely been deteriorating for quite some time. Probably years.
As the deterioration will have been gradual, our brains compensate gradually too, we can’t simply reverse that process immediately by fitting a hearing aid alone. As part of your journey, your Audiologist will help to rehabilitate you to natural hearing again by increasing the levels in your hearing system over time so you never feel overwhelmed and always in complete control.
A little understanding goes a long way
Your hearing is as individual as you are. So it’s imperative that you are assessed and then recommended the correct solution for you and your needs.
We promise that you’ll never see a sales person at Imperial Hearing; that’s just not how we do things. We work with only qualified, experienced professionals who understand that restoring hearing is more than a hearing aid: it is a journey and we’ll be right there with you from the very beginning.
As a truly Independent company, we ensure all of our Audiologists are rigorously trained by the manufacturers of all our suppliers on their hearing systems. So we know every piece of equipment inside out and, more importantly, what’s right for your hearing and your lifestyle.
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