The perfect hearing aid for you
Here at Hearing Test Services we can help you pick out the perfect hearing aid
Today’s digital hearing aids are typically offered in various levels such as basic or entry-level to advanced or premium-level. Within each level, different technology and features are available.
Basic digital hearing aids generally require the wearer to make some manual adjustments in certain listening environments such as turning a volume control up or down, or pushing a button to change listening programs. In contrast, a premium or more advanced hearing aid responds automatically to changes in the listener’s environment, making changes based on the signals being detected by the hearing aid.
As the level of the technology increases in hearing aids, so do the availability of advanced features.
When selecting Hearing Aids the following is considered
- Power requirements due to the degree of the hearing loss
- Manual dexterity and visual abilities
- Patient budget
- Cosmetics
- Skin sensitivities
- Anatomical and medical considerations
- Styles of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are available in many different sizes and styles thanks to advancements in digital technology and miniaturization of the internal components. Many of today’s hearing aids are considered sleek, compact, and innovative – offering solutions to a wide range of hearing aid wearers.
We have both In-the-Ear Styles and Behind The Ear Styles
Hearing aids worn in the ear are usually custom-fit, based on a cast or impression of the ear. They’re available in different skin tones to camouflage with the outer ear.
Behind The Ear (BTE) models sit behind or on top of the outer ear, with tubing that routes sounds down into the ear that connects to an ear tip or earmould to secure them in the ear canal. BTEs come in colours to blend with hair or skin tones, and even chrome colours, leopard print and other funky designs to suit personal styles.
Go to our Hearing Aids page to get the full low-down.
