Receiver in Canal (RIC)

RIC (receiver in the canal) styles discreetly sit behind the ear and are considered to be more comfortable than other designs. The open design allows for a more natural sound quality.

Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aids sit behind the ear while the receiver/speaker sits in the ear canal. These hearing aids can be very discrete as they come in all sorts of sizes and colours .

RIC hearing aids can come in rechargeable options and can be controlled through a remote or an application on your smart-phone

Receiver In Canal Hearing Aid Advantages

This style of hearing aid is one of the most popular styles for many reasons:The size of these hearing aids can be quite smallSuitable for all levels of hearing loss ranging from mild to severeThe open feel of the hearing aid allows natural sound in and out of the ear without the “plugged up” feelingInternal sounds like your own voice can escape and are less noticeable and irritatingThe hearing aid can come in many rechargeable optionsBluetooth capability so you can stream phone calls and music from your smartphone or tabletVolume and other features can be controlled by an application on your smartphone

Is this type of Hearing Aid right for you?

When deciding best hearing aids options for you, the will be assessed by the audiologist based on the following factors:

• The level of hearing loss
• The type of hearing loss
• Whether you have dexterity issues
• Your lifestyle and activities
• Your listening environments
• Whether you experience tinnitus

There are many factors that influence the style of hearing aid that would work best for you. From your everyday lifestyle to leisure activities, the hearing aid will be chosen based on your personal needs. The audiologist will assess your hearing and recommend the best options based on your hearing loss, while taking into consideration the control of your devices, rechargeable vs battery powered, and the level of technology.