What are hearing aids behind the ear?
As indicated by the name, hearing aids behind the ear have a design that allows the main body of the hearing aid to sit behind the ear. A clear, discreet tube is then connected to an ear mold or dome and placed inside the ear canal.
Hearing aids behind the ear are the most widely used types of hearing aids on the market today. Recently, they have become smaller (the same is true for in-the-ear hearing aids), more adaptable, and much more powerful.
Receiver-in-the-ear hearing aids
The RITE and the smaller miniRITE hearing aid is placed discreetly behind the ear and is connected by a thin wire which places the speaker or receiver inside the opening of the ear or ear canal.
- Suitable for most types of hearing loss
- Smaller and less noticeable than traditional BTE hearing aids
- Rechargeable battery options available
- Able to connect to smart devices via Bluetooth®
- Often connected to a small dome for ventilation
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids
A clear, thin tube connects the main body of the hearing aid (nestled behind the ear) to an earmold or dome that fits inside the ear canal. The following features make BTE hearing aids a versatile option:
- Able to connect to smart devices via Bluetooth®
- Suitable for all types of hearing loss
- Suitable for all ear and ear canal sizes
- Able to accommodate high-tech features (due to larger size)
- Telecoil, volume and program controls are easy to manipulate
- Larger battery size provides more power
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