Hearing
AidsThere are essentially five styles
of hearing aids: There are essentially four types
of technologies: 
Completely-in-the-Canal
(CIC) This style is completely hidden, deep inside
the ear canal. CIC hearing instruments may reduce whistling as a result of wind
noise because the hearing aid microphone is closer to the eardrum, and fit snugly
inside the ear canal. It also means that less amplification is needed to fit a
broader range of hearing impairments. [Back
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In-the-Canal
(ITC) ITC hearing aids fit down
in the ear canal and are relatively unnoticeable. Today's technology allows this
type of hearing aid to meet a broad range of hearing loss needs.
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In-the-Ear
(ITE) This style is custom made
to fit comfortably inside the concha of your ear. ITE hearing aids also meet a
wide variety of hearing impairments. [Back
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Behind-the-Ear
(BTE) This style places the circuitry
and microphone behind the ear. BTE hearing aids meet a wide range of hearing needs
and frequently are used for more severe hearing impairments or steeply sloping
hearing losses where more power is needed and air ventilation is required.
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Micro
Open Fit
100%
Digital Hearing Aid Technology Digital
hearing instruments are computer- programmed for a variety of listening situations,
and appropriately for the individual's hearing loss needs. The microchip technology
samples incoming sounds millions of times per second translating sound waves into
a digital code of ones and zeros. There are many more attractive features incorporated
into the circuitry of these new, high-tech hearing instruments. Aside from being
completely automatic, some hearing aids include "directional intelligence"
and "noise reduction." These improved capabilities enable digital hearing
aids to enhance speech, cancel feedback (whistling), and help you hear better
in background noise, while automatically and continuously locating, analyzing,
and delivering clear comfortable sound. More advanced digital hearing aids are
equipped with dual microphones that are calibrated to balance the shifting of
sound sources as you go from one listening situation to another, such as when
you walk out of a building into street noise or are engaged in one-on-one conversation
amongst a group. Advanced digital hearing aids automatically adapt to the world
around you. If your hearing loss changes over time, digital hearing instruments
can be adjusted to accommodate those changes.
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State
of the Art Offers the highest level of technology
and sound quality in a hearing aid with 20 channels plus 4 memories.
| Auto Pilot | Helps
you hear: | | Automatically adjusts
to: | One-on-one conversation |
| Calm/Quiet | In
background noise | | Speech in noise | Telephone
conversation | | Comfort in noise | Television |
| Music | Music
with greater enjoyment | | Wind noise | In
the presence of wind noise (Wind Noise Suppressor) | | | In
rooms with poor acoustics (Echoblock) Ex. Church | | | |
| Remote Available | 3
Year repair and 3 Year Loss & Damage Warranty | [Back
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Advanced
Offers excellent
sound quality with intuitive features in an advanced hearing aid with 16 channels
plus 4 memories.
| Tripilot | Helps
you hear: | | Automatically adjusts
to: | One-on-one conversation |
| Calm/Quiet | In
background noise | | Speech in noise | Telephone
conversation | | Comfort in noise | Television |
| | | | Remote Available | 2
Year repair and 2 Year Loss & Damage Warranty |
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Mid
LevelOffers
good sound quality with 6 channels plus 2 memories.
| Sound Manager | Helps
you hear: | | Automatically adjusts
to: | One-on-one conversation |
| Calm/Quiet | Telephone
conversation | | Comfort in noise | Television |
| | | | | 2
Year repair and 2 Year Loss & Damage Warranty | [Back
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Entry
Level Offers good sound quality with
4 channels.
| Manual Adjustment | Helps
you hear: | | With Volume Control | One-on-one
conversation | | | | | | 1
Year repair and 1 Year Loss & Damage Warranty | [Back
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