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Types of Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids in Salinas & Monterey
There are a variety of hearing aid models and styles available, and not all of them will work with your ear structure or hearing issue. At Central Coast Audiology, Inc., our knowledgeable Salinas audiologist can recommend the best model to suit your needs and help you with the fitting. We also perform follow up tests to ensure the device is working properly. Picking a suitable hearing aid is vital to its effectiveness, and choosing a model not fit for your ear could end up making your hearing problems worse.
Call (831) 216-1281to schedule your appointment for a hearing aid fitting in Salinas or Monterey.
Hearing Aid Models
Lyric
Lyric is the first and only 100% invisible extended wear hearing solution.
Once placed, it can be worn 24 hours a day, seven days
a week,
for months
at
a time.* It is even designed
to be worn during
daily activities
like
showering
and sleeping**. Unlike
many other hearing aids, Lyric
is
positioned
completely
inside the ear canal so that it provides
natural sound quality
while
staying
out of sight.
The product cost
is based on a subscription
agreement for one year.
All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
A hard-molded plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a clear, thin tube
extends into the ear canal
Barely or not at all visible
BTE - Behind the Ear
For mild to profound hearing loss
Larger two - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
A hard - molded plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom - fit
earmold
extends into the ear
May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color
CIC- Completely In the Ear
For mild to moderately - severe hearing loss
Very small one - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a custom - fit, hard - molded plastic shell
Fits inside the ear canal
Barely visible or not visible at all in the ear canal
HS - Half Shell
For mild to severe hearing loss
Larger one - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a custom - fit, hard - molded plastic shell
Fills a portion of the bowl of the ear
Visible in the ear
ITC- In The Canal
For mild to moderately - severe hearing loss
Small one - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a custom - fit, hard - molded plastic shell
Fits outside the ear canal
Slightly visible in the ear
ITE- In The Ear
For mild to severe hearing loss
Larger one - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a custom - fit, hard - molded plastic shell
Fills the entire bowl of the ear
Visible in the ear
MC - Mini Canal
For mild to moderately - severe hearing loss
Small one - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a custom - fit, hard - molded plastic shell
Fits mostly in the ear canal and extends slightly outside of the ear canal
Barely visible in the ear
MCIC - Mini Completely In the Ear
For mild to moderately - severe hearing loss
Small one - piece hearing aid
All components contained in a custom - fit, hard - molded plastic shell
Fits mostly in the ear canal and extends slightly outside of the ear canal
Barely visible in the ear
The EarlensĀ® Contact Hearing Solution
Most complete sound
Premium Care
Advanced, custom technology
Optional Features
Telecoil: A telecoil is designed for telephone use. It prevents feedback (whistling sound) that typically occurs when the hearing aid microphone is covered (e.g. when the telephone headset is placed over the hearing aid).
Directional Microphone: A directional microphone is built into the hearing aid and helps emphasize sounds coming from in front of the hearing aid and de - emphasize sounds coming from behind the hearing aid. Since most conversations occurs with the listener facing the speaker, the assumption is that the speech will be coming from in front of the hearing aid and noise will be coming from behind the hearing aid.
Memory Button: The memory button allows the user to change between the listening programs that the hearing care professional has programmed into the hearing aid.
On/Off Switch: The on/off switch allows the user to turn the hearing aid on or off without having to close or open the battery door on the hearing aid.
Volume Control: The Volume control (available on select models) allows the user to adjust the volume of the aid manually to fit the listening environment.
Call (831) 216-1281 to learn more about the different types of hearing aids and to schedule your fitting in Salinas or Monterey.