Styles and Products
Finding the right hearing aid starts with understanding the different styles available and how they can support your hearing needs. At Argus Audiology, we’re here to help make that process easier. Whether you’re looking for something discreet, comfortable, or powerful enough to support more advanced hearing loss, we offer personalized solutions designed to fit your lifestyle. Explore the options below to learn more about the types of hearing aids we provide.
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids in New Brunswick
Behind-the-ear hearing aids come with a wide, thin tube that runs over the top of your ear and into your ear canal. Modern behind-the-ear hearing aids are discreet as to be almost unnoticeable and feel light. This is the most common type of hearing device, and these can take away your daily hearing stress and help you become more active. Get your hearing aids and start noticing sounds and frequencies that you haven’t heard before. Argus Audiology can help you find the best-suited behind-the-ear / open-fit hearing aids for you.
Hearing Aids
RITE: Receiver-in-the-Ear
This style is best for mild to severe hearing loss. It is more discreet than the traditional BTE model. It rests behind the ear and uses a thin tube to send sound to the ear. Its advantages include better aesthetics, a lower risk of whistling, natural sound quality and a comfortable fit.
BTE: Behind-the-Ear
This type of hearing aid is best suited for those with mild to profound hearing loss. It is available in two styles (hook solution or thin tube). These hearing aids rest behind the ear and transmit sound to the ear using a thin tube.
Micro Behind-the-Ear (Water Resistant)
This style is cosmetically appealing; however, it may be slightly visible. It is easy to handle and offers wireless functionality. It has a water-resistant ingress protection rating of IP67.
Designer RITE: Receiver-in-the-Ear
These hearing aids are best for mild to moderate hearing loss. The design consists of a small, petal-shaped shell that sits in the shadow at the top of your ear. It is a nearly invisible sound tube that enters the ear canal, making it an extremely discreet yet non-traditional hearing aid.
BTE Plus Power: Behind-the-Ear Plus Power
This type of hearing aid targets severe-to-profound hearing loss. These hearing aids rest behind the ear and are strikingly small, yet very powerful all while providing users with high sound quality.
Mini RITE: Mini Receiver-in-the-Ear
This style is most suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. This style is very similar to the Designer RITE hearing aids: they also fit discreetly behind the ear and transmit sound via a nearly invisible sound tube.
Mini BTE: Mini Behind-the-Ear
These hearing aids are best for those with moderate to severe hearing loss. They are available in two styles (hook solution or thin tube). Our smallest BTE is completely wireless and delivers an extremely high quality of sound.
In-the-Ear Hearing Aids in New Brunswick
In-the-ear style of hearing aids is the most widespread option you will come across. They are a comfortable choice as they are designed to fit the lower portion of your outer ear. Argus Audiology offers ITE hearing aids in New Brunswick to help you hear better. Our audiologists will first examine your condition and then recommend the best fit for you. Contact us for a consultation.
Why Opt For In-the-Ear Hearing Aids?
This style is best for mild to severe hearing loss. These hearing aids fill the concha of the ear. They take advantage of their shape and position to absorb sound from your surroundings to give you a clearer hearing. Also, as these hearing aids are deep-set in your ears, they allow you to use phones and headsets comfortably. The lack of tubes or wires makes it easier to use. These are custom-made to fit your ear, making them comfortable for you to use. You might not even realize you are wearing it.
In-the-Ear Hearing Aids
Getting your perfect fit for an in-the-ear hearing aid is simple with advanced laser technology.
In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids are as small as an ear tip and sit in the outer portion of the ear canal. Depending on the size of the ear canal, the ITE hearing aid is relatively discreet.
When you are fitted for an ITE hearing aid, the shell of the hearing aid is custom-made to fit the shape of your ear. This shell contains all vital electronics and is great for on-the-go people who need their hearing aids to stay in place. ITE hearing aids are suitable for most types of hearing losses.
If you want an even more discreet hearing aid, the completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids may be the solution.
A CIC hearing aid can fit deep inside the ear canal, making it almost invisible. CIC hearing aids are a great option if you have mild to moderate-severe hearing loss and are looking for a very small and discreet hearing aid.
These hearing aids are one of the smallest hearing aid models on the market. They use the ear’s natural shape to localize sound. A custom-made shell is made to fit deep into your ear canals, making it a virtually invisible hearing aid.
In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids and completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are fully automatic - so you can hear clear and natural sounds with minimal or no intervention.
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Completely-In-the-Canal (CIC) or Mini CIC
A completely-in-the-canal hearing aid is moulded to fit inside your ear canal. It improves mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.
A completely-in-the-canal hearing aid:
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Is the smallest and least visible type
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Is less likely to pick up wind noise
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Uses very small batteries, which have shorter life and can be difficult to handle
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Often doesn't include extra features, such as volume control or a directional microphone
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Is susceptible to earwax clogging the speaker
In-the-Canal
An in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aid is custom moulded and fits partly in the ear canal. This style can improve mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.
An in-the-canal hearing aid:
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Is less visible in the ear than in larger styles
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Includes features that won't fit on completely-in-the-canal aids, but may be difficult to adjust due to its
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small size
We Provide
IIC: Invisible-in-Canal
These types of hearing aids are a great choice for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. They are quite discreet, as this style sits deep inside the ear canal, making it virtually invisible.
MIC: Micro-in-the-Canal
This style is nearly invisible. However, it requires good dexterity to insert and take out, has a shorter battery life compared to other models, and can lead to occasional wax build-ups in the ear canal.
CIC: Completely-in-Canal
These hearing aids are best suited for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. This custom style is quite small and rests deep within the ear canal.
ITC: In-the-Canal
This type is best for mild to severe hearing loss. These hearing aids fill the concha of the ear.
Brands We Carry
At Argus Audiology, our audiologists only use products and brands that are best suited for you. Contact us today at any of our 4 clinics in New Brunswick for a consultation. Take a look at the brands of hearing aids and accessories we use.
