Hearing Aid Styles
There are many, many different styles of hearing aids and at Echo Hearing Center we help our patients find the style that best serves you. C
all us today to schedule a consultation.
Shown: Phonak Lyric- the world’s first 100% invisible extended-wear hearing device. It can be worn 24/7 for months at a time and there are no batteries to change, no maintenance needed and no daily insertion or removal is required.
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Shown: Phonak Virto Q-90 ITC features AutoStereoZoom, FlexVolume, NoiseBlock and more. 5 colors of faceplate and 8 shell colors
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Shown: Phonak Audéo Zip, an incredibly discreet hearing aid known for its superb fit, thanks to a hypoallergenic silicone earpiece that fits snugly into the ear canal.
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In-the-Ear (ITE)
Mild to severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
- Fills the entire bowl of the ear
- Visible in the ear
- Larger casing allows for easy manipulation and larger battery size
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Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
Mild to moderately-severe hearing loss and the
perception of
Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit hard-molded plastic shell
- Fits inside the ear canal Barely visible in the ear canal
- Limited features due to size constraints
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In-the-Canal (ITC)
Mild to moderately-severe hearing loss and the
perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
- Fits outside the ear canal
- Slightly visible in the ear
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 Shown: Phonak Audéo Q-10 shown in Champagne, Velvet Black & Purple Transparent
8 shades to match Hair & Skin
plus 5 fun fashion colors
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Shown: Naída Q Family in Sandalwood
also available in Petrol. Four performance levels, from Premium to Essential. Power SlimTube option for added aesthetic appeal. WaterResistant.
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Shown: Phonak Bolero Q
available in 8 shades to match Hair & Skin
plus 5 fun fashion colors |
Receiver-in-the-Canal(RIC)For mild to severe hearing loss.
- Smaller than standard behind-the-ear hearing devices
- Leaves the ear open
- For mild to severe hearing loss
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Behind the Ear (BTE)
Mild to profound hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
- A custom-fit ear mold extends into the ear to deliver sound
- May be barely visible depending on case color and ear mold color
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Open Fit
Mild to moderate hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™
- All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear, and a clear plastic tube wraps into
the ear canal to deliver sound.
- A small, soft silicone dome holds the tube in place inside of the ear canal
- May be barely visible depending on case color
- The lightweight tube and soft tip provides optimum comfort and minimal visibility
- Open fit technology allows for the amplified sound to easily be blended with the sounds you hear
naturally due to leaving the ear canal open
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