Hearing Aid Size & Style Selection Guide

In The Ear

Mild to moderate loss
Fills the concha bowl
Possible feedback w/telephone (telecoil possible)
Wind noise minimized by a wind screen
Easy insertion and removal
4+ day battery life
Easy battery insertion
Can be worn in most ears despite shape
Average ear wax issues
Least expensive of all aids

Behind The Ear

Any hearing loss level
Fits behind the ear with an earmold and tubing
Least feedback issues(telecoil possible)
Wind noise minimal
Easy insertion and removal
Battery life dependant on size but 14+ is expected
Easy battery insertion
Can be worn by most ears despite shape
Least ear wax issues
Least expensive of all aids

Canal Aid

Mild hearing loss only
Moderately small
Possible feedback w/ telephone usage
Wind noise minimized by wind screen usage
Can be awkward to remove
9-10 day battery life
Battery insertion is fairly easy
Can be worn in most ears despite shape
Average ear wax issues
Moderate cost

Completely In The Canal Aid

Cosmetically appealing
Little or no feedback with telephone usage
Wind noise eliminated due to deep fitting
Reasonably easy insertion and removal
6-7 day battery life
Battery insertion can be awkward
Cannot be fit if the ear canal is very narrow
Can be a problem for waxy ears
Higher cost due to reduced size