Hearing Aid Styles

 
Hearing aids come in a variety of styles. Chesapeake Hearing Centers is always at the forefront of the latest and greatest digital hearing aids on the market today. Below are examples of different types of hearing technology we offer at our practice locations in Annapolis, Easton, Ocean Pines, Salisbury, Severna Park, and Stevensville, Maryland.

AGX9is
This is a true custom device, made from deep-canal impression of the ear canal(s). It is completely invisible, and, because of the custom fit, better tolerated by many ear canals. It is self-inserted and removed. The fact that it rests on the deep portion of the ear canal provides the same remarkable hearing results.

Benefits of the AGX9is:
 

• 100% custom, invisible when worn, digital and fully programmable
• Most likely will work for you even if you’re not a candidate for other deep canal products
• Natural sounding
• Virtually feedback FREE – no more whistling or buzzing
• Designed to be removed daily to promote better ear health.

 
 

Receiver-In-the-Canal technology bears a comfortable open fit design that’s perfect for people with mild to severe type of treatable hearing loss.

Its sleek, subtle design means it’s barely visible to the eye when worn, yet the power it provides you will keep you clear and confident when you’re in the situations where your hearing difficulties cause you the most trouble. Helping you hear as simply, naturally, and as effortlessly as possible is what we do—let us show you how we can do it for you.
 
 
Open Fit
For mild to moderate hearing loss and the perception
of Sound Voids™

• A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a clear plastic tube wraps into the ear canal. 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

 
 
Mini-Canal (MC)
For 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 or not at all visible in the ear canal

 
 
Half Shell (HS)
For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception
of Sound Voids™

• All components contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell
• Fills a portion of the bowl of the ear
• Visible in the ear

 
 
Behind the Ear (BTE) For mild to profound hearing loss
and the perception of Sound Voids™

• All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
• A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom-fit earmold extends into the ear
• May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color

 
 
In-the-Ear (ITE)
For 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

 
 
 
 
In-the-Canal (ITC)
For 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

Choosing the right hearing aid depends of the type of lifestyle that you live. Click here to see what lifestyle you fit into: Hearing Aids Comparison