{"id":1571,"date":"2019-09-26T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T23:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.fm1.dev\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2022-05-24T13:28:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T18:28:01","slug":"6-key-hearing-aid-styles-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/6-key-hearing-aid-styles-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"6 KEY HEARING AID STYLES TO KNOW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In-the-ear. Behind-the-ear. Receiver-in-the-canal. Completely-in-the-canal.<\/em>\u00a0Today\u2019s hearing aids not only offer wireless connectivity, directionality, near invisibility, and clearer sound than ever before, but they also come in a\u00a0wider variety of styles\u00a0to match your communication needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good thing, too, because hearing loss affects an estimated 466 million people and counting, making customizable hearing technology an important part of helping the global community connect. What are the main hearing aid styles? Read on for a quick primer to help you stay in the know.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IN-THE-CANAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This type of hearing aid fits entirely in the ear canal, making it a discreet option that also won\u2019t get in the way of your glasses, hats, or other headwear. It\u2019s available for many types of hearing loss and can be custom-molded to your unique ear shape, ensuring it stays put even when you\u2019re on the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IN-THE-EAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than sitting deep within the ear canal, this hearing aid type sits in your ear canal and part of your external ear. It\u2019s the easiest style to remove, and it can help a diverse range of people thanks to the combination of size, customizable switches, and color options.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RECEIVER-IN-THE-CANAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a lightweight feel and flexible fit, this style \u2014 also called \u201creceiver-in-the-ear\u201d or \u201creceiver-in-the-aid\u201d \u2014 is the most popular. The microphone, amplifier, processor, and battery all sit in a small case that rests behind the ear, delivering sound to the inner ear via a tiny speaker that stays in the ear canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEHIND-THE-EAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This style houses the speaker and microphone inside a shell that sits snugly on the ear while sound travels into the ear canal via acoustic tubing. The device may also have another part to maintain its ear position. It\u2019s one of the most easily adjusted styles, with simple switches to quickly control volume and program settings that better match changes to your surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVISIBLE-IN-THE-CANAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This type of hearing aid offers virtual invisibility and clarity in a tiny device that sits even deeper in the ear canal. Its deep placement makes it less susceptible to wind noise, and its self-contained functioning eliminates the need for manual adjustment. It accommodates many degrees of hearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMPLETELY-IN-THE-CANAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These devices don\u2019t sit quite as deeply in the ear canal as their invisible-in-the-canal counterparts, but they\u2019re among the least visible types, and they provide clear sound. In addition, they come equipped with external switches for more control over your hearing, and they\u2019re Bluetooth compatible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which hearing aid style is right for you?<\/strong>\u00a0It depends on factors such as your hearing range and listening lifestyle. Our hearing care experts can\u00a0assess your hearing level\u00a0and work with you to determine the best solution for your individual communication needs. So don\u2019t wait. If you\u2019re having hearing difficulty,\u00a0contact our team<\/a>\u00a0for a consultation today. We\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In-the-ear. Behind-the-ear. Receiver-in-the-canal. Completely-in-the-canal.\u00a0Today\u2019s hearing aids not only offer wireless connectivity, directionality, near invisibility, and clearer sound than ever before, but they also come in a\u00a0wider variety of styles\u00a0to match your communication needs.\u00a0 Good thing, too, because hearing loss affects an estimated 466 million people and counting, making customizable hearing technology an important part of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1784,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1571"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1571"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1571\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}