Hearing Aid Styles
Open Fit
For mild to moderate hearing loss and the perception
of Sound Voids™
- A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a clear plastic tube wraps into the ear canal. A small, soft silicone dome holds the tube in place inside of the ear canal
- May be barely visible depending on case color
- The lightweight tube and soft tip provide optimum comfort and minimal visibility
Mini-Canal (MC)
For mild to moderately-severe hearing loss
and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
- Fits inside the ear canal
- Barely or not at all visible in the ear canal
Half Shell (HS)
For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception
of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
- Fills a portion of the bowl of the ear
- Visible in the ear
Behind the Ear (BTE)
For mild to profound hearing loss
and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
- A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom-fit earmold extends into the ear
- May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color
In-the-Ear (ITE)
For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception
of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
- Fills the entire bowl of the ear
- Visible in the ear
In-the-Canal (ITC)
For mild to moderately-severe hearing loss
and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
- Fits outside the ear canal
- Slightly visible in the ear
Micro Behind the Ear (MBTE)
For mild to profound hearing loss
and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
- A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom-fit earmold extends into the ear
- May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color