Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids

Traditional BTE Hearing Aids: Fit behind the ear and are attached by tubes to custom fitted earmolds that hold the hearing aids in place and deliver the sound to your ears Appropriate for all degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound Ideal for individuals with a draining ear or excessive earwax This type is available in several different sizes such as a larger size for power, a traditional size, and a miniature size.
Open-Ear BTE Hearing Aids Fit behind the ear and are attached to thin tubes that extend into the ear canals This type is often fit with domes, but can also accommodate open custom earmolds Appropriate for mild to moderate sloping hearing losses with the majority of the hearing loss concentrated in the higher frequencies This style of hearing aids is available in traditional and miniature BTE sizes
Receiver-in-the-Ear BTE Hearing Aids: Fit behind the ear and are attached to thin wires with receivers or loudspeakers that are placed in the ear canals Appropriate for all degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound This style of hearing aids is often fit with domes, but can also accommodate custom earmolds