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Receiver in Canal (RIC) Hearing Aids


What is Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) hearing aid?

Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) hearing aids are slim and light in weight with a miniature case. They are mostly preferred by adults looking for their cosmetic advantage. It is sometimes called Receiver-in-Canal hearing aids (RIC). Its ease of wearing and effectiveness makes it the most popular type of hearing aid.

The Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) hearing aid is different from the Behind-The-Ear (BTE) by the mechanism of sound transmission.

There are three parts of Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) hearing aid

  • 1

    The case

  • 2

    The wire-earpiece: Used to connect the earphone and the case

  • 3

    The earpiece: It is directly placed in the ear canal unlike the Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aid

Who should use Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) hearing aid?

This hearing aid is suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and that are slightly to moderately active.

Benefits of Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC) hearing aid

  • Sleek and light

  • Minimizes sounds of your own voice

  • Nearly invisible tubing

  • Larger batteries for longer battery life

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