Behind-the-ear (BTE)

• to be connected to a custom-made earmould through a plastic tube
  
• plastic casing containing the electronics
  
• usually more powerful than ITE and CIC
  
• can be used with any degree of hearing loss
  
• easy operation, particularly suitable for young children and elders
  

In-the-ear (ITC)

• to be placed inside the ear, like an ear plug
  
• custom-made shell
  
• small size, with telecoil option available
  
• not appropriate for young children
  
• not appropriate for young children
  
• cheaper than CIC
  

Receiver-in-canal (RIC)

• receiver removed from the BTE hearing instrument and fitted into the ear canal
  
• size even smaller than CIC
  
• nano-coated wax protection system
  
• appropriate for the ones with mild to moderately severe hearing loss
  

Open Fit (OPEN)

• employ a unique ear fitting that keeps your ears open to sounds
  
• miniature transparent-grey housing design, combined with the nearly invisible elan ear-set
  
• wear your new hearing aids from the very first visit and start to enjoy the benefits.
  

To learn more hearing aid information, please refer to: About Hearing Aids, Hearing Aid Parts, Hearing Aid Styles.

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