If you are having issues with your hearing it is always best to consult a doctor. Not to worry though, a hearing amplifier can often give you back some of your lost hearing. These hearing devices have come a long way in the last ten years. There are a ton of options out there for you so it can be very daunting process to try and understand everything. There are even as seen on tv products made to improve hearing. It’s easiest to break down hearing aides into different categories based on type.
The most common form of a hearing amplifier is behind the ear hearing aids. You might see them abbreviated at BTE hearing aids. These hearing devices consist of a plastic case that holds the electronic parts which then has a tube that fits into the ear piece of the hearing aid.
The BTE hearing aids were created to help revive the entire spectrum of hearing loss. People with mild to severe hearing loss have enjoyed the improvement in hearing. One of the problems of this type of hearing amplifier is that it is rather large in size but in the last five years have made quite a few improvements and just like every other tech device, has gotten smaller. Still users complain of the size of behind the ear hearing aid.
On the plus side of the larger size is the fact that the hearing amplifier can be bigger which can give users better results. The bigger size can also permit the use of a bigger battery so that you don’t have to charge it as often. BTE hearing aids are also great because they come in many sizes and are able to fit most users. BTE hearing aids are also available in both analog, and digital hearing configurations.
It is important to note that a behind the ear digital hearing aid may be visible to others because of its larger size, although the versions that are available today are still much smaller than those that were offered in years past. This type of hearing aid may also require extra maintenance, as the ear mold and tubing may need to be replaced periodically in order to maintain the seal. Another potential draw back of this type of hearing amplifier is that since the microphone is positioned in a close proximity to the hearing aid receiver, feedback occurs more often.
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Is there any data available showing the actual sizes in inches of the BTE’s made today? I am shopping for new ones are prefer a LARGER BTE rather than the small ones presently being promoted. But I can’t compare unless I know the actual sizes of the case. I have a theory that the larger ones are cheaper for a given performance level and are easier to manage. I presently have Tego Pro’s.
Posted by John | 02. Jul, 2009, 12:45 pmWhere can I find information about a wireless headphone system that hooks directing into 1) a speaker’s microphone or 2)TV set? The first would be for my church, which is relatively small at present (65 attending) but growing steadily. The second would be for an assisted living-type facility with only 3 rersidents, two of which require TV at high volumes. I’m the third resident, and have excellent hearing, which I’d like to keep. I’ve told the church that I’d be willing to kick in $100 toward the cost of a system that would make our services more accessible. Suggestions on where to get more info?
Posted by Elaine Taylor | 30. Sep, 2009, 1:35 pmHey Elaine,
I don’t know of any system for your church. I’m sure there is something like that out there but I’m sure it would be really expensive. The Opera I went to had such a system.
For a wireless solution with your TV you should check out TV Ears. We have some information on the wireless TV Ears if you like.
Hope this helps!
Posted by admin | 09. Oct, 2009, 8:22 ami’m looking for hearing aid cords for my bone conductor is a starkey headband type. are there any website i can go to order one? all i see is behind the ear hearing aid.do they make bone conductor aid anymore?
Posted by michele chapman | 30. Oct, 2009, 5:40 pm