Experience excellence with the best-selling RIC Hearing Aids

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What Will BTE Hearing Aids Look Like in My Ears?

Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids are the largest type of hearing aids, offering the most power and longest battery life. They are ideal for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss and are commonly used for children with hearing loss of any degree. BTE devices sit comfortably behind the ear and are also compatible with cochlear implants, making them a reliable choice for a wide range of hearing needs.

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Without Hearing Aid

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With RIC Hearing Aid

Benefits of Behind-The-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids

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Virtual Adjustments

Water Resistance

Rechargeable

Long lasting Battery

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Bluetooth Connectivity

Audio/call Streaming

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Types of hearing aids

Receiver In Canal (RIC)

In The Ear (ITE)

In The Canal (ITC)

Completely In Canal (CIC)

Behind The Ear (BTE)