Hearing instruments improve speech understanding in various situations and support the many functions of human hearing (location of sounds, enjoyment of music, etc).
Since the kind and degree of hearing loss varies from person to person and even sometimes from ear to ear, there are different hearing instrument models which are tailored to specific hearing losses and which take into account personal needs.
Hearing instruments are distinguished by design and technology.
Design
| microBehind-The-Ear (microBTE) model: The smallest instruments worn behind the ear, micro instruments are so compact that they virtually disappear, while providing optimal hearing, comfort, and speech understanding in an infinite number of situations. |
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Behind-The-Ear (BTE) model: The versatile and powerful hearing instruments that are worn behind the ear. They can be employed for all degrees of hearing losses and are particularly beneficial for severe hearing losses and special requirements regarding hearing in difficult listening situations (FM systems etc.) |
| In-The-Ear (ITE) model: One of our most accessible hearing instruments. ITE instruments offer the right combination of appearance, ease of use and affordability. These are extremely flexible and can be worn by those with mild to severe hearing loss. |
| In-The Canal (ITC) model: Our most popular, ITC instruments offer both precision and discreet appearance. ITCs are designed to fit a full range of hearing impairments from mild to severe. |
| Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) model: Our smallest, and most discreet instrument. CIC instruments use tiny components and fit deep in the ear canal. Offering unique benefits such as ease of use with the telephone and outdoors, CIC instruments can be worn by those with mild to moderate hearing loss. |
Technology
Digital: Microprocessors (digital signal processing) guarantee highest signal processing and fitting flexibility in addition to providing maximum speech understanding. Individual preferences and needs can be taken into account. Individual and sophisticated.
Digitally programmable: Offers better speech understanding in quiet and in noise with some automatic features and flexibility with programmable features.
Analog: Good sound quality with limited options and flexibility. No automatic functions.
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