Hearing Aid Selection: The best hearing aids for you

This page will inform you of what is available to you, helping you make an informed decision on the types of hearing aids available and the best hearing aids to suit your needs.  Natural Hearing aims to provide the latest hearing aid technology, from the leading manufacturers.   

When we carry out hearing tests our experienced hearing aid audiologists will explain what options are available to you and based on their experience which are the best hearing aids for you.  For your convienience we have provided in depth information on the types of hearing aids available, background information on each of the leading hearing aid manufacturers we supply and a search function to help you decide which hearing aid suits you.

Types of Hearing Aids

ITE: 'In The Ear' hearing aids

Twin microphones for better hearing in noisy environments.
Larger amplifier for more severe hearing losses.
Volume control and program change buttons possible.
Less risk of feedback (whistling) due to better seal in ear canal.
Easier to handle for people with arthritis or sight impairment.

ITC: 'In The Canal' hearing aids
        
Twin microphones for better hearing in noisy environments.
Volume control and program change buttons possible.
More discrete than ITE aids.                

CIC: 'Completely In Canal' hearing aids

Cosmetically appealing - very discrete.
Uses natural acoustic properties of the ear concha.

BTE: 'Behind The Ear' hearing aids

Consists of a mould and hearing aid piece.
Mould sits in ear and hearing aid sits behind ear. The 2 parts are attached via a tube which allows sound to travel from the aid to the ear.
Twin microphones for better hearing in noisy environments.
Larger amplifier for severe-profound hearing losses.
Volume control and program change buttons.
Less risk of feedback (whistling) due to better seal in ear canal.
Easier to handle for people with arthritis or sight impairment.

RITE: 'Receiver In The Ear' hearing aids

This type of aid is a hybrid of a standard 'BTE' aid.

The aid is typically 1/3 size of a standard BTE aid.
The loudspeaker rests in the ear canal and the main BTE aid section is behind the ear.
Ear canal is left open for air flow.
Very comfortable - almost feels like you're hearing without any aids.
Cosmetically appealing - very discrete.
Twin microphones for better hearing in noisy environments.
Supplied with either standard or power amplifier for severe hearing losses.

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