Hearing aids have advanced in technology and design. The days of hearing aids making people seem old are in the past. Today’s hearing aids help people reconnect with the world around them on their terms. They currently benefit millions of Americans with hearing loss.


They all serve the same basic function – amplifying sounds to help you hear more clearly – but the similarities end there. Hearing aids are available in a wide range of styles and sizes with different technology. You’ll need to take into consideration several different factors when making a choice including your lifestyle needs, cosmetic preferences and the type and degree of your hearing loss.

Invisible Hearing Aids


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In-the-canal hearing aids consist of a custom-molded casing that houses all the electronic components and are worn inside the ear canal. They include a tiny cord that aids in removal. These devices are virtually invisible, and appeal to those who value discretion. Their small size limits the number of available features and translates to a shorter battery life. People with dexterity issues may find the small controls difficult to adjust. These hearing aids are best suited for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.

In-The-Canal Style


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Invisible in the Canal

In-the-canal hearing aids consist of a custom-molded casing that houses all the electronic components and are worn inside the ear canal. They include a tiny cord that aids in removal. These devices are virtually invisible, and appeal to those who value discretion. This category also includes hearing aids fit partially in the ear canal, but the faceplate extends to the concha (bowl-shaped portion) of the ear. The electronic components are contained within a molded plastic shell, but the volume control is located on the exterior portion of the device for easier access.


These hearing aids are best suited for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.


  • IIC (Invisible In-the-Canal) hearing aids.
  • CIC (Completely In-the-Canal) hearing aids.
  •  ITC (In-the-Canal) hearing aids.
  • ITE (In-the-ear) hearing aids.

Behind-the-Ear Styles


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Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids hook over the top of your ear and sit behind the ear. They transmit amplified sound to an ear mold that is placed in the ear canal. BTEs are larger and more visible than other styles, but offer unparalleled versatility, longer battery life and easily adjustable external volume and other controls. These devices are especially popular with children and the elderly, and are appropriate for all types of hearing loss.

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Open Fit

Open Fit hearing aids. These are smaller than conventional BTE devices and do not come with an earmold. This leaves the ear canal “open” to allow sound to enter unimpeded, eliminating occlusion (a plugged-up feeling). The result is more natural sound. This type is especially beneficial to patients with high-frequency hearing loss.


  • RITE (Receiver In-the-Ear) hearing aids. The electronics are housed in a casing that fits behind the ear (like the BTE style below), but the receiver is separate and fits in the concha of the ear.

Concierge Hearing Group offers many hearing aid designs and styles from the best manufacturers.


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