Phonak Hearing Aids

How hearing aids work

Modern hearing aids go far beyond amplification in their efforts to make sounds that were lost due to hearing loss audible again. They can emphasize sounds coming from specific directions or of a specific type, cut out noise or compress frequencies to make them audible again - all of this is done automatically by the hearing aid which recognizes and automatically adapts to the situation the wearer is in.

Our latest hearing aids also connect to smartphones, TVs and allow for hands-free calling, as well as effortless audio streaming from countless devices. There are even rechargeable options that make using a hearing aid hassle-free.

In BTE hearing aids, the complete technology is contained inside a durable case that sits on the back of the outer ear. Sounds are transmitted to the user’s ear directly, via a small tube or through an ear mold. BTE hearing aids have traditionally been the largest, but also the most powerful hearing aids available.

Phonak Bolero™ Marvel

Phonak Bolero for mild to severe hearing loss combines maximum reliability and robustness with a clear, rich sound experience and multifunctionality.

RIC hearing aids rest on the back of the outer ear, just like BTE hearing aids. The difference is that the speaker is not inside the case with the rest of the technology but inside an ear mold or dome that sits inside the ear. The case is then connected by wire to the speaker. Due to this different setup this type of hearing aid has traditionally been smaller, lighter and more discreet than a BTE, but not powerful enough for wearers with profound hearing loss.

ITE hearing aids sit inside your ear. There are various sub-styles in this category, from the slightly larger but more powerful ITC (In-The-Canal) to the smaller CIC (Completely-In-Canal) or the virtually invisible IIC (Invisible-In-Canal) Hearing aids.

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