If you're thinking about getting a hearing aid, and you're
like most people, you probably hope you can wear a small
hearing aid that no one will be able to see. Of course,
you want your hearing aid to help you hear better and to be
comfortable to wear. I have good news for you! You can
have it all: dramatically improved hearing and good looks.
Welcome to the new era of Open Ear hearing aids.
An Open Ear hearing aid is a small, behind the ear device
that sends the sound to your ear through either one of two
ways. Some Open Ear hearing aids use a thin tube with a
soft tip on the end to connect to your ear. A more recent
innovation in Open Ear hearing aid design is the receiver
in the ear delivery system. The names for this type of
product vary. You may see them advertised as RIC, RITE, or
CRT. They all mean the same thing, the receiver (speaker)
is actually in your ear and connected to the hearing aid by
a thin wire.
There are several advantages to the RITE type of
connection. The wire cannot become kinked from use and
will maintain its shape. Because the speaker is actually
in the ear, the sound quality is better and the hearing aid
can provide more high frequency amplification. Feedback
(whistling) is less likely to happen because the speaker
and microphone are farther apart. Hearing aid
manufacturers have also developed disposable wax guards for
the speaker which are easily replaced. This results in
less hearing aid breakdowns from wax related issues.
Of the current Open Ear products using RITE technology, the
Oticon Delta hearing aid is one of the most popular.
Oticon Delta has a small, triangular design. The hearing
aid looks like it might be a high-tech communication
devices or fashion accessory. The Delta hearing aid is
available in a variety of colors, some trendy and some
designed to camouflage. I find most patients want
discreet colors which hide the hearing aid in your hair and
make it virtually invisible. But, occasionally a patient
will want to make a bolder statement and pick something
like Sunset Orange or Deep Purple.
The Oticon Delta hearing aid was selected as an
International CES Best of Innovations 2007 Design and
Engineering Award winner. Innovations 2007 recognizes the
best-designed and best-engineered products in consumer
technology, and is one of the most widely renowned consumer
technology awards programs worldwide. The Oticon Delta
hearing aid was awarded one of the highest scores in the
Personal Electronics category based on its value to a user,
aesthetics, contributions to quality of life, and
innovative qualities.
Another popular new Open Ear hearing aid is the Phonak
Audeo. Very tiny, light and discreet, the Audeo hearing
aid has several features that make it an excellent choice.
CrystalSound is the core of the hearing aid processor. It
digitally amplifies the subtle, high-pitched sounds
critical to understanding speech and makes sure nothing
gets lost. Digital SurroundZoom is one the industry's best
directional microphone systems. All packaged into a cool,
Red Dot Design Award winning form that combines style with
ergonomics and practicality. The Audeo shape is designed
to allow optimum placement of the dual microphones on the
hearing aid for the best performance in noise.
Many Open Ear hearing aids can also be used for more than
just high frequency hearing loss. By making a custom tip,
they can be used for moderate to severe hearing loss at all
frequencies. This allows even more hearing aid users to
enjoy the technological and cosmetic advantages. Open Ear
technology is the new breakthrough for hearing aid users.
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Do you have questions about a specific hearing aid or want
to know more information about the Oticon Delta or Phonak
Audeo? This is where the professionals at AidRight Hearing
Aids can help. Call us 877-777-1710 or visit our website at
http://www.aidright.com
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