
In-The-Ear (ITE)
Hearing Aids
Why choose ITE hearing aids?
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Wide fitting range (mild to severe)
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Dexterity-friendly hearing aids
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Optimal for users with spectacles
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Petite ears
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Custom hearing aid with Bluetooth and streaming options (except CIC and IIC sizes)
What to know about ITE hearing aids:
ITE hearing aids were first made popular by Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Since that time, technology has come a long way. If you compare the hearing aid he wore to the most recent you'll see how far we've come.
Dexterity friendly
This style of hearing aid is a fantastic choice for those with difficulty manipulating smaller pieces, such as the dome tip or receiver wire on a RIC hearing aid.
ITE hearing aids are very manageable to pick up and place in the ear, making it an excellent choice for anyone with dexterity concerns.
Small ears
Do you wear glasses and have small ears? An ITE can be a great choice, especially for those with reduced real estate behind the ear. The ITE fits snugly in the ear, freeing up the rest of the ear.
Custom molded with Bluetooth and recharging
ITE hearing aids are a great choice for someone who wants a custom-molded hearing aid with full Bluetooth streaming options and rechargeable batteries.
Smaller in-the-ear devices (described below) mostly come without streaming capabilities and require disposable batteries. Features vary by manufacturer, and you can explore this site to see the latest options available.
ITE hearing aid features:
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Buttons or a wheel for volume control and mode changes
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Bluetooth streaming through iPhone and Android (most brands)
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Optional telecoil available with some brands
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Rechargeable or disposable batteries
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Remote programming after initial fitting appointments