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Are RIC Type Hearing Aids Right for You? Discover the Pros and Cons In the event you or a family member have been shopping for a hearing aid, you have likely encountered receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids. The RIC hearing aid shares numerous benefits with behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid while possessing some distinct advantages particular to the RIC. Keep reading to discover the pros and cons of receiver in canal devices. Many readers will be familiar with behind-the-ear and in-the-ear hearing aids where all the components are housed inside a single case. RIC devices use a different strategy, separating the device’s components into two sections. A case behind the ear holds the aid’s amplifier and microphone, while a small bud that contains the receiver is used inside the ear canal. The two parts are connected by a thin clear tube. Separating the receiver from the rest of the device has a number of advantages. Feedback and occlusion tend to be much less of a problem with receiver in canal devices than they are with other hearing aids. Listeners also enjoy a more natural sound, making the listening experience much more comfortable. This type of device a great choice for listeners with mild to moderate

hearing issues because it amplifies high-pitched tones exceptionally well. The split configuration of the receiver in canal has a few other advantages. Separating the two components allows the device to remain very small, making it unobtrusive and easy to hide. Its small size also allows it to fit very comfortably in and on the ear. No device is perfect, and RIC aids do have some disadvantages.

They are particularly vulnerable to ear moisture on the receiver, potentially making frequent repairs a necessity. Amazingly, the potential for loss is another drawback. Because they are so small and lightweight it can take some time for the user to realize that the hearing aid is missing. Compared to other hearing aid styles, RIC designs are average to above average in cost. Every hearing aid style has specific pros and cons. This is just a brief overview of the popular receiver in canal style. Your hearing specialist would be happy to answer all your questions about different hearing aid styles and help you choose the best design.