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Hearing Device
Styles

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Hearing device technology is no longer one-size-fits-all; cosmetic considerations and individual degrees of hearing loss make every patient unique. Boston Hearing Services is committed to working with every client to find the perfect lifestyle fit.
 

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Completely In The Canal (CIC)

  • Nearly invisible
  • Easy telephone use
  • Requires good dexterity
  • Good battery life
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Micro behind-the-ear / Receiver-in-the-canal (Micro BTE/RIC)

  • Nearly invisible
  • Easiest telephone use with wireless accessory
  • Easy to handle
  • Good battery life
  • Wireless communication available
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In-the-canal (ITC)/Half shell (HS)

  • Slightly visible
  • Easiest telephone use with wireless accessory
  • Easy to handle
  • Better battery life
  • Wireless communication available
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Behind-the-ear (BTE)

  • Slightly visible
  • Easiest telephone use with wireless accessory
  • Easier to handle and change batteries
  • Better battery life
  • Wireless communication available
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Full shell (FS)
In-the-ear (ITE)

  • More visible
  • Easiest telephone use with wireless accessory
  • Easier to handle
  • Best battery life
  • Wireless communication available
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Power behind-the-ear (Power BTE)

  • More visible
  • Easiest telephone use with wireless accessory
  • Easier to handle and change batteries
  • Best battery life
  • Wireless communication available