Hearing Aids

TOPS Hearing and Balance provides a wide range of  styles and levels of technology.  ALL of our hearing aids are purely digital.  The Audiologist works together with you to select the hearing aid most appropriate for your needs and budget.  And most importantly, accurate fitting and follow-up services are utilized to ensure your maximum benefit and success.

30 Day Satisfaction Period for all Hearing Aids!

Hearing Aids

IIC: Invisible in the Canal hearing aids. This model is not visible from the outer ear. It is inserted deeply in the canal. The deep placement of the microphone uses the shape of the ear to provide very natural sound quality.

Open Fit RITE: Open Fit Receiver-In-the-Ear (RITE) hearing aids use tiny casing and a nearly invisible slim tube. Open fittings offer a cosmetically apppealing, light, and natural sounding.  They are now available in power models for more severe hearing losses.  Bluetooth technology is also available for a direct connection to your cellphone, television, MP3 player, and home telephone.



 

ITE: In-The-Ear hearing aids are more visible and the easiest to handle of the custom made aids. They have a longer battery life than completely-in-the-canal aids.

ITC: In-The-Canal hearing aids are slightly less  visible than ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheels and other controls on the faceplate.

CIC: Completely-In-the-Canal hearing aids are the most discreet custom made aids. They usually require a "removal string" due to their small size and their deep fit into the ear canal. CICs do not usually have manual controls because they are too small.  CIC hearing aids have the shortest battery life.

BTE: Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids have the most circuit options and typically have more power than any of the custom made in-the-ear aids. BTEs "sit" on the back of your ear. They are connected to custom-made earmolds. These aids can now be fitted with an invisible slim tube instead of the plastic tubing.