The different shapes and ranges of hearing aids at Visilab
Types of hearing aids
Choosing a hearing aid is an important step. Each hearing problem is experienced differently, so the solution must be adapted to your lifestyle, type of hearing loss and budget. In the event of a proven hearing loss, the hearing aid specialist will suggest and test a hearing solution from among 3 types of hearing aid and the different ranges available.
BTE: practical and powerful
✔ For mild to profound hearing loss
✔ Small case containing all the components placed behind the ear (a transparent tube transmits the sound into the ear canal)
✔ 312, 13 or 675 batteries
Strengths:
+ Very easy to use
+ Robust and reliable
+ Simplified maintenance
+ Bluetooth connectivity (e.g., for smartphone)
+ Rechargeable
Disadvantages:
- Aesthetics (in rare cases, not always discreet)
Mini BTE (RIC): discreet and high-performance
✔ For mild to profound hearing loss
✔ Small box placed behind the ear connected by a cable to an earphone inserted directly into the ear canal
✔ 10, 312 or 13 batteries
Strengths:
+ Easy to use
+ Excellent sound quality
+ Aesthetic/discreet
+ Bluetooth connectivity (e.g., for smartphone)
+ Rechargeable
Disadvantages:
- More demanding maintenance than a BTE (earphone in the ear)
In-the-ear (CIC and ITE): very discreet and comfortable
✔ For mild to moderate hearing loss
✔ All components are integrated into a custom shell inserted into the external ear canal
✔ 10 or 312 batteries
Strengths:
+ Very aesthetic/discreet (almost invisible)
+ Comfortable (made-to-measure)
+ Practical for spectacle wearers
Disadvantages:
- Limited power (risk of whistling)
- More demanding to handle
- Very regular maintenance
- Non-rechargeable / frequent battery replacement
Visilab hearing aid ranges
Mono and stereo audiological services include:
Prosthetic tests - Personalised fitting - Made-to-measure parts - Charger or 60 batteries/device - Cleaning kit - Unlimited follow-up appointments - 4-year device warranty
