Kinds of Hearing Devices Found In Los Angeles

Hearing devices can be of different kinds, types, models, sizes, functioning, circuitry and can have different features. The different types of devices that are available in the market of Los Angeles can be classified under two groups, visible devices and invisible devices.

1. A. The visible ones:
   1. There are these open fit devices that have a flexible tip which fits well on the human ear canal. They are really a good option of hearing aids as they are designed to filter the natural sound from the unnecessary sounds (loud sounds) and regulate their volume accordingly. Hence it protects your ears from being harmed by louder sounds. RIC (Receiver-In-Canal) and Mini RIC are the two types of widely manufactured and marketed types of open fit devices.
   2. One of the most common hearing aid devices found are the ‘Behind the Ear’ devices. These devices or equipments are so common that it is the first thing that comes to our mind when we are thinking about hearing aids. These devices are meant to fit behind the ears, just as the name suggests. They look like curved shells with the shape of the human ear and has a lobe attached to it that has to be inserted in the ears like an ear speaker. These devices promise better sound clarity.

1. B. The invisible ones:
   1. With the recent advancements in technology, there are several invisible hearing aid devices that are now easily available in the market. These devices might cost a bit more than the usual visible ones. However, these are a good alternative option for those who do not want to flaunt their hearing devices and the fact that their hearing capacity is impaired. They are made in comparatively smaller sizes. The devices are manufactured in a way that they can easily fit into the ear canals.
   2. The other type of widely used invisible Los Angeles hearing devices is Custom Shells. These hearing devices are made out of customised moulding that helps it to completely and comfortably fit on the user’s ear canal. The different types of custom shell devices are:

• ITE (In-The-Ear) devices,
• CIC (Completely-In-Canal) devices,
• IIC (Invisible-In-Canal) devices, and
• ITC (In-The-Canal) devices.

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This article is written by Jeson Clarke. He has got into writing professionally and uploads regular informative articles. You can refer to the articles and the information put down by him and clear your doubts on Los Angeles hearing aid store.