Hearing Healthcare Center

Styles of Hearing Aids

From hearing needs to aesthetic appeal, we consider many factors before recommending a specific device. Understanding the differences between hearing aid styles will help you choose the instrument that's right for you.

Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC)
As the newest generation of hearing instruments, these devices fit completely in the canal (CIC). Only the head of a tiny plastic line with which you insert or remove the instrument shows above the canal. Although CIC devices offer aesthetic appeal, the structure of some individual's ears (e.g. those with a very narrow canal) may make this style unsuitable for them.

On-The-Ear (OTE)
With soft, flexible earbuds and an extra-small casing, our on-the-ear model is light and comfortable. It's a perfect solution for first-time wearers and patients with moderate hearing loss.

Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC)
The receiver-in-the-canal device is small, discreet and incredibly quick to fit; which makes it perfect for many first-time wearers.

In-The-Ear (ITE)
Smaller, in-the-ear instruments house their technology components in a custom-formed ear mold that fits within the outer portion of the ear. The easy-to-use controls are ideal for those with limited manual dexterity.

In-The-Canal (ITC)
In-the-canal (ITC) instruments are smaller still, featuring an ear mold that fits down into the ear canal and a smaller portion that faces out into the outer ear. They are discreet, yet partially visible within the outer ear.

Mini Behind-The-Ear (BTE)
The newest member of the Rhapsody family is the popular mini behind-the-ear (BTE) style loaded with the best and most in-demand product technology in the industry. With instant-fit capability, patients can walk away from an appointment with a hearing solution the very same day.

Behind-The-Ear (BTE)
BTE instruments have a plastic casing that rests behind the ear and houses the device's technology. A clear plastic tube then directs amplified sound into an ear mold inside the ear canal. Behind-the-ear instruments are often the most durable hearing devices- some are even waterproof. Compared to smaller, in-the-ear instruments, they hold more circuitry and can provide greater amplification.

We service and sell the following hearing aids from these respected brands:

Manufacturer & Performance Level

GN ReSound Canta 2 (Entry)

GN ReSound Sparx (Mid)

GN ReSound Plus 5 (Mid)

GN ReSound Pulse (Mid)

GN ReSound Dot 20 (High)

GN ReSound Xplore (High)

GN ReSound Dot 10 (Mid)

GN ReSound Ziga (Mid)

GN ReSound Pixel (Mid)

GN ReSound Metrix (Mid-High)

GN ReSound Be 9 (Premium)

GN ReSound Dot 30 (Premium)

GN ReSound Azure (Premium)

MicroTech Vector 8 (Entry)

MicroTech Radius 200 (Entry)

MicroTech Curve m5 (High)

MicroTech Vector iM24 (High)

MicroTech Radius 1200 (High)

MicroTech Vector iM12 (Mid)

MicroTech m3 (Mid)

MicroTech Radius 400 (Mid)

MicroTech Radius 800 (Mid-High)

MicroTech Vector 16 (Mid-High)

MicroTech Curve m7 (Premium)

MicroTech Radius 1600 (Premium)

MicrTech Axio iM32 (Premium)

NuEar Imagine Premier (Premium)

NuEar Imagine Pro (Premium)

NuEar Imagine Prestige (Mid-High)

NuEar Imagine Classic (Entry)

NuEar Intro Main (Entry)

Oticon Atlas (Entry)

Oticon Delta 8000 (High)

Oticon Dual m9 (High)

Oticon Dual W (High)

Oticon Epoq W (High)

Oticon Safran (High)

Oticon Delta 4000 (Mid)

Oticon Dual m5 (Mid)

Oticon Gaia (Mid)

Oticon Tego (Mid)

Oticon Tego Pro (Mid)

Oticon Vigo (Mid)

Oticon Delta 6000 (Mid-High)

Oticon Dual m7 (Mid-High)

Oticon Dual V (Mid-High)

Oticon Epoq V (Mid-High)

Oticon VigoPro (Mid-High)

Oticon Dual XW (Premium)

Phonak Maxx (Entry)

Phonak Una (Entry)

Phonak Audeo IX (High)

Phonak Audeo V (High)

Phonak MicroPower IX (High)

Phonak MicroSaviaArt (High)

Phonak Naida V (High)

Phonak Nios V (High)

Phonak Savia (High)

Phonak SaviaArt (High)

Phonak Audeo 3 (Mid)

Phonak Audeo Yes III (Mid)

Phonak Certena (Mid)

Phonak Extra (Mid)

Phonak MicroPower III (Mid)

Phonak Naida III (Mid)

Phonak Nios III (Mid)

Phonak Audeo V (Mid-High)

Phonak Eleva (Mid-High)

Phonak MicroPower V (Mid-High)

Phonak Audeo Yes IX (Premium)

Phonak Exelia Art (Premium)

Phonak Naida IX (Premium)

Phonak Versata (Premium)

Rexton Essence (Entry)

Rexton Targa Plus ( Entry)

Rexton Be 7 (High)

Rexton Cobalt 12 (High)

Rexton Gem 8 (High)

Rexton Revera (High)

Rexton Calibra 1 Pro (High)

Rexton Revo (Mid)

Rexton Calibra 2 Pro (Mid-High)

Rexton Cobalt 16 (Premium)

Rexton Gem 12 (Premium)

Rexton Revera WL (Premium)

Rexton Revo Plus (Premium)

Siemens Intuis (Entry)

Siemens Life 500 (High)

Siemens Motion 500 (High)

Siemens Nitro 16 (High)

Siemens Pure 500 (High)

Siemens Vibe (High)

Siemens Cielo 2 (Mid)

Siemens Nitro (Mid)

Siemens Artis 2 (Mid-High)

Siemens Life 300 (Mid-High)

Siemens Centra (Premium)

Siemens Life 700 (Premium)

Siemens Motion 700 (Premium)

Siemens Pure 700 (Premium)

Sonic Innovations Tribute (Entry)

Sonic Innovations Velocity 4 (Entry)

Sonic Innovations Balance (High)

Sonic Innovations Touch 12 (High)

Sonic Innovations Velocity 12 (High)

Sonic Innovations Ion (Mid)

Sonic Innovations Natura Pro (Mid)

Sonic Innovations Touch 6 (Mid)

Sonic Innovations Velocity 6 (Mid)

Sonic Innovations Ion 200 (Mid-High)

Sonic Innovations Ion 400 (Premium)

Sonic Innovations Touch 24 (Premium)

Sonic Innovations Velocity 24 (Premium)

Starkey S-Series S11 (Premium)

Starkey S-Series S9 (Mid-High)

Starkey S-Series S7 (Mid)

Starkey S-Series S5 (Entry)

Starkey E-Series (Entry)

Unitron Next E (Entry)

Unitron Unison 3 (Entry)

Unitron Indigo (High)

Unitron Next 16 (High)

Unitron 360E (Mid)

Unitron Element 4 (Mid)

Unitron Next 4 (Mid)

Unitron Unison 6 (Mid)

Unitron 360+ (Mid-High)

Unitron Element 16 (Mid-High)

Unitron Element 8 (Mid-High)

Unitron Next 8 (Mid-High)

Unitron Passport (Premium)

Unitron Yuu (Premium)

Widex Bravissimo (Entry)

Widex Real (Entry)

Widex Mind 330 (High)

Widex Flash (Mid)

Widex Passion 105 (Mid)

Widex Aikia (Mid-High)

Widex Passion 110 (Mid-High)

Widex Senso Diva (Mid-High)

Widex Inteo (Premium)

Widex Mind 440 (Premium)

Widex Passion 115 (Premium)

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