Hearing Products
If a hearing aid or device is necessary for your hearing journey, our experts will guide you to the best solution. We offer the latest hearing technology and products that address a wide variety of hearing loss concerns, helping you reconnect to the world around you.
Hearing Technology
Modern Solutions For All Types of Hearing Loss
Thanks to advances in technology, hearing products are designed to be more compatible with our lives than ever before. In addition to hearing aids, there are a number of products that make living and communicating with hearing loss easier to manage, so you never miss a beat.
Hearing aids vary in price, size, special features and the way they're placed in your ear. The following are some common hearing aid styles – starting with the smallest, least visible in the ear. Hearing aid designers are making hearing aids increasingly smaller to meet the demand for a discreet hearing aid that is not too noticeable in the ear. That said, smaller hearing aids may not be strong enough to give you the improved hearing you may need.
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More on CONTACT OUR HEARING AID PROVIDERSOver-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are regulated by the FDA and offer a one-size-fits-most solution to mild hearing loss. They are created as an introduction to hearing technology and wearing an OTC device may help consumers with early signs of hearing loss better understand their needs.
More on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing AidsAll hearing aids use the same basic components to amplify sounds from the environment and carry them into your ear. Small microphones collect sounds and a computer chip with an amplifier convert it into digital code. The hearing aid analyzes and adjusts the sound based on your hearing loss, listening needs and the noise levels around you. The amplified signals are then converted back into sound waves and carried to your ears.
A completely-in-the-canal hearing aid is made to fit the size and shape of a person’s ear canal and is nearly hidden in the canal. A CIC improves mild to moderately severe hearing loss in adults. A completely-in-the-canal hearing aid:
- Is the smallest and most discreet in the ear
- Is less likely to pick up wind noise
- Requires very small batteries, which do not last as long and can be difficult to manage
- Does not have added features (e.g. volume control, directional microphone)
- Is prone to earwax blocking the speaker
An in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aid is custom fit partly in the ear canal and can improve mild to moderate hearing loss in many adults. An in-the-canal hearing aid:
- Is less visible in the ear than the larger, in-the-ear style
- Includes features that don't fit on completely-in-the-canal aids (e.g. volume control), but components could be difficult to adjust due to the small size
- Is prone to earwax blocking the speaker
An in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid is custom-made to fit the ear. There are two styles — the full shell fills most of the outer ear; the half shell other fills only the lower part. Both help people with mild to severe hearing loss. An in-the-ear hearing aid:
- Contains features that don't fit on smaller devices (e.g. volume control)
- Is easier to handle due to larger size
- Uses a larger battery resulting in longer battery life
- Is prone to earwax blocking the speaker
- Is more visible in the ear than smaller canal devices
A behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid hooks over the ear and rests behind it. A tube connects the hearing aid to a custom earmold that fits in the ear canal. This type of hearing aid is appropriate for people of all ages with almost any type of hearing loss. A behind-the-ear hearing aid:
- Has traditionally been the largest type of hearing aid, however, some newer mini styles are streamlined and much less visible
- Is capable of more amplification than the smaller devices
- May pick up more wind noise than other styles
The receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids are similar in design to a behind-the-ear hearing aid. However, the speaker or receiver sits in the canal or in the ear rather than behind the ear. A tiny wire (rather than tubing) connects the components. An RIC hearing aid:
- Is less obvious behind the ear
- Is prone to earwax blocking the speaker
An open-fit hearing aid is similar to the behind-the-ear hearing aid, with a thin tube that sits in the ear canal. This design keeps the ear canal very open, allowing low-frequency sounds to enter the ear naturally and for the hearing aid to amplify softer high-frequency sounds. This style is a good choice for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. An open-fit hearing aid:
- Is less noticeable
- Doesn't plug the ear, making your own voice sound more natural to you
- May be more difficult to handle due to the small parts
Hearing Product Guide
Curious About Hearing Technology, but Not Sure Where to Start?
With so many styles and options, it can be difficult to know which products will suit your needs. Our Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids provides an in-depth breakdown of the different types of hearing devices, as well as the technology available for all types of hearing loss.
Hearing Aid Manufacturers
Hearing Products Created by the Best in the Industry
When it comes to hearing loss, you need a device you can rely on to perform its best. That’s why we carry products from manufacturers with a proven track record of exceptional quality. No matter your budget, lifestyle or type of hearing loss, we have a product to meet your needs.
Lyric Hearing Aids
The world’s only 100% invisible hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound! Benefits of Lyric 100% Invisible – Placed in your ear canal, Lyric remains completely out of sight – invisible to the world. Clear, natural sound – Enjoy full natural sound everywhere you go. 24/7 hearing – Wear Lyric around the clock for months at a time…
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Oticon Hearing Aids
Introducing Oticon Intent™ – Engage in life like never before. Oticon Intent is the world’s first hearing aid capable of understanding your listening intentions. By using your movements, the environment, and the conversation around you, Oticon Intent recognizes what you want and need to listen to, adapting to deliver truly personalized support. That way, you can…
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Additional Hearing Aid Features And Accessories
The following are optional hearing aid features and accessories that can improve your ability to hear in a variety of situations:
- Noise reduction: All hearing aids provide some degree of noise reduction, although the amount of noise reduction varies. Some hearing aids have noise cancellation, which helps block out background noise. Some also offer wind noise reduction.
- Directional microphones: Microphones are aligned for improved pick up of sounds coming from in front of you with some reduction of sounds coming from behind. Directional microphones can improve your ability to hear in environments with a lot of background noise.
- Rechargeable batteries: Some hearing aids have rechargeable batteries that make maintenance easier by eliminating the need to regularly change the battery.
- Telecoils: Telecoils eliminate extraneous environmental sounds (i.e. background noise). They improve sound quality by picking up signals directly from public induction loop systems available in many churches and theaters, allowing you to better hear the speaker, play or movie.
- Wireless connectivity: More and more hearing aids are able to wirelessly connect with Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as cellphones, MP3 players and TVs.
- Remote controls: Some hearing aids include a remote control to adjust features without touching the hearing aid.