These stigmas should be stigmatized. Whether we’re talking about mental health or cargo pantsThe world would benefit from less social isolation. When it comes to hearing aidThese cumbersome devices can age the wearer faster than gray hair or refer to the deep cuts of Jefferson Airplane. But despite the frequent related to seniorsmore 9 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 59 have some degree of hearing loss. Yet the stigma is enough to prevent most of these people from even considering hearing aidNot to mention other factors like high costs and a difficult market to navigate.
But invisible hearing aids, as the name suggests, are very difficult for others to see when worn. While completely in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the most “invisible,” they are not readily available. over the counter and need to be inserted by a professional audiologist. In this roundup, we’ll look at the best in-the-ear (ITE) devices, sometimes called in-the-canal (ITC) devices. Because of their small size, they often have fewer technical features than some of the larger, less sophisticated behind-the-ear (BTE) options, but they can treat mild to moderate hearing loss, often quite well.
To assist in my research, I enlisted the help of a licensed audiologist. Ruth Reismanwho recommended the devices based on analysis conducted in a (real) scientific lab, ensuring that these assistive devices meet performance standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). I also conducted real-world testing on over 20 products, evaluating quality and comfort in a variety of settings to ensure they accurately represent the user experience. For more details on our process, see General instructions for hearing aids.
Update August 2024: We added the Sony CRE-C20.
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