Hearing Aid 101

Learn more about the types of hearing aids.

IIC (invisible-in-the-canal)

Black in-the-ear hearing aid with a thin, clear removal filament.
A close-up view of a person’s ear with a small gold hoop earring in the lobe.

CIC (completely-in-the-canal)

In-the-ear hearing aid with a clear shell and a pull-out removal cord.
A beige wireless completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid worn inside an ear.

ITC (in-the-canal)

In-the-ear hearing aid with a brown faceplate and a transparent shell.
A small, black hearing aid worn inside the ear.

ITE (in-the-ear)

Starkey AI® Rechargeable Custom Hearing Aid with a clear shell and a brown faceplate featuring charging contacts and small ports.
In-the-ear hearing aid fitted inside a person’s ear.

RIC (receiver-in-canal)

Livio Micro RIC 312 White Color
Close-up of a person wearing a discreet behind-the-ear hearing aid.

BTE (behind-the-ear)

Livio BTE 13 in Sterling Color
A close-up view of a person’s ear wearing a behind-the-ear hearing aid with a clear earmold, featuring a gold crescent moon earring and a gold star earring in the lobe.

How do you know which model is right for you?
Give us a call and the dispenser at Agility Hearing can help.

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