Advantages of RIC hearing aids

An in-ear hearing aid is a more delicate hearing aid that can make you feel more confident and comfortable. Choosing RIC as a hearing aid has several advantages. which includes the following:

• Suitable for a wide range of hearing loss
• Smaller and more hidden BTE
• Prescribing in an open form that can make the sound enter the ear naturally
• Improve the quality of one’s own voice
• Reducing the possibility of hearing aid feedback (whistling)
• Changing the power of the hearing aid by changing the speaker power to cover different hearing losses
• Ability to connect to Bluetooth and charge hearing aids (higher models)

RIC hearing aids have many benefits to improve your listening experience. Consult your audiologist to find out if this option is right for you.

prescription with (open fit), clearer sound

RIC hearing aids are considered open hearing aids. This means that the ear canal is less blocked by the mold (behind-the-ear hearing aids) or the hearing aid itself (in-ear hearing aid). This feature allows sound to enter the ear canal naturally while the hearing aid amplifies the sounds you need. Open prescription helps your voice sound more natural by reducing the chance of obstruction.

What is occlusion?

Blockage is more likely to occur in people whose hearing aids fill most of their ear canal without adequate ventilation. This makes their voice louder and takes on an echo-like quality. With an open prescription, the sound can escape from the ear canal and avoid this uncomfortable effect.

What is hearing aid feedback or whistling?

If you’ve been to a conference or concert, you’ve probably experienced something called feedback. Feedback occurs when a speaker sits too close to the microphone, causing a screeching or hissing sound. This whistling sound can be made with hearing aids that also have a speaker and microphone. When a hearing aid whistles or has feedback, it can be distracting or even embarrassing to you and others. A hearing aid is a small device with limited space in the shell. This narrow space makes it difficult to separate the microphone and the speaker. As the amplification of the hearing aid increases, the chance of feedback increases.

Is feedback a problem with RITE hearing aids?

The special design of the RITE hearing aid automatically increases the distance between the microphone and the speaker, reducing the possibility of feedback.

Comparison of BTE and RIC hearing aids

After learning more about RIC hearing aids, you may be wondering which is better, RIC or BTE? The better question is which one is right for you? The best hearing aid is the one that fits your hearing loss, lifestyle and needs. Both RIC and standard BTEs can cover a wide range of hearing loss. After conducting a hearing test and determining the degree and type of hearing loss, your audiologist will determine which type of hearing aid is best for you