{"id":5099,"date":"2026-04-06T10:27:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centroauditivolamarina.com\/?p=5099"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:14:20","slug":"differences-in-the-aire-behing-the-ear-ric-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centroauditivolamarina.com\/en\/differences-in-the-aire-behing-the-ear-ric-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences between in-the-ear, behind-the-ear and RIC hearing aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5099\" class=\"elementor elementor-5099 elementor-5067\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66e920 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e66e920\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb89472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb89472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the<b> differences between in-the-ear, behind-the-ear and RIC hearing aids <\/b>is essential if you want to discover which option is best according to your hearing loss and your particular needs. When someone comes to a consultation and asks, <i>\u201cWhich is the best model on the market?\u201d<\/i>, the honest answer is always the same: it depends.<\/p><p>That final choice is shaped by very personal factors: from the degree of your hearing loss and the anatomy of your ear canal, to your lifestyle and your manual dexterity. In the end, it is all about balancing your priorities, whether you are looking for total invisibility, maximum power or easy connectivity with your devices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f349751 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f349751\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In-the-ear hearing aids (ITE, ITC and CIC)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc5721e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc5721e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What are they like and how do they work?<br \/><\/b>In-the-ear hearing aids are those that sit completely inside the ear. Depending on how deeply they are inserted into the ear canal, they are given different names:<\/p><ul><li><strong>ITE (In-The-Ear):<\/strong> fills the concha of the outer ear. It is the largest of the three and the only one visible at a glance.<\/li><li><strong>ITC (In-The-Canal)<\/strong>: fits into the entrance of the ear canal. It is only visible when looking directly into the ear.<\/li><li><strong>CIC (Completely-In-the-Canal):<\/strong> fits into the first bend of the canal. It is virtually imperceptible from the outside.<\/li><\/ul><p>All of them are custom-made from an impression of the patient\u2019s ear canal, which ensures a personalised anatomical fit.<\/p><p><b>Advantages<\/b><\/p><ul><li><strong>Discreet appearance:<\/strong> because they are housed inside the ear, they are not visible in everyday situations.<\/li><li><strong>Compatibility with telephones and headphones:<\/strong> there is no body behind the ear to get in the way when placing a mobile phone or over-ear headphones over the ear.<\/li><li><strong>Natural sound pickup:<\/strong> the outer ear acts as a natural filter, improving sound localisation.<\/li><li><strong>No interference with glasses:<\/strong> they completely eliminate incompatibility with the arms of the frame.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Limited acoustic power:<\/strong> the small size restricts the size of the loudspeaker and amplifier, which sets a ceiling on gain.<\/li><li><strong>Occlusion effect:<\/strong> in many patients, sealing the canal produces the sensation of \u201chearing your own voice in a bucket\u201d or perceiving internal sounds (chewing, swallowing) in an uncomfortable way. This can be minimised with appropriate venting, but it cannot always be eliminated completely.<\/li><li><strong>More demanding maintenance:<\/strong> their proximity to earwax requires rigorous daily cleaning.<\/li><li><strong>Manual dexterity required:<\/strong> their small size can make insertion and removal difficult for people with arthritis or fine motor problems.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Who are they ideal for?<\/strong><br \/>In-the-ear hearing aids are mainly recommended for:<\/p><ul><li>Mild to moderate hearing loss (up to approximately 60\u201365 dB HL).<\/li><li>Patients who prioritise cosmetic discretion.<\/li><li>Active adults with good manual dexterity.<\/li><li>People who use the telephone frequently or play sport.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21127bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21127bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137e251 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"137e251\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a978877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a978877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTE)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eb762d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5eb762d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What are they like and how do they work?<br \/><\/b>BTE (Behind-The-Ear) hearing aids are the classic model in audiology. The body of the device \u2014 where the microphone, processor and battery are housed \u2014 rests on the upper part of the outer ear, behind the ear. From there, an acoustic tube carries the amplified sound to a custom-made earmould, which fits into the canal.<\/p><p><b>There are two main variants:<\/b><\/p><ul><li><strong>Standard BTE:<\/strong> thick tube and silicone earmould. Greater power and durability.<\/li><li><strong>Mini BTE:<\/strong> smaller body and thin tube (slim tube). More discreet, although with slightly less power than the standard version.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b>Maximum acoustic power:<\/b> because they have more room for components, BTE devices can generate the gain needed for severe and profound hearing losses.<\/li><li><b>Greater durability: <\/b>their size allows for larger batteries and more robust casings.<\/li><li><b>Ease of handling:<\/b> the larger body makes them easier to insert, remove, clean and programme. This is a critical advantage for older people or those with manual dexterity difficulties.<\/li><li><b>Connectivity<\/b>: current models incorporate Bluetooth, inductive charging and integration with mobile apps.<\/li><li><b>Simpler maintenance<\/b>: the earmould is detachable and easy to clean.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Limitations<\/b><\/p><ul><li><b>Greater visibility:<\/b> because they sit behind the ear, they are the most visible of all categories.<\/li><li><b>Incompatibility with glasses:<\/b> the arm of the frame can interfere with the body of the device, especially in standard models.<\/li><li><b>Wind noise pickup:<\/b> the external microphone, located behind the ear, is more likely to pick up ambient noise outdoors.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Who are they ideal for?<br \/><\/b>BTE hearing aids are the first choice for:<\/p><ul><li>Severe or profound hearing loss (above 70\u201380 dB HL).<\/li><li>Children and teenagers, because of their ease of adjustment as the ear canal grows and their robustness.<\/li><li>Older people with manual dexterity difficulties.<\/li><li>Patients with very narrow or malformed ear canals that do not allow the insertion of an in-the-ear device.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdc3e71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cdc3e71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-857d902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"857d902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">RIC hearing aids (Receiver-in-Canal)<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e1caf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47e1caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What are they like and what is the key difference?<br \/><\/b>RIC (Receiver-In-Canal) hearing aids are currently the most commonly prescribed model worldwide, and that is no coincidence. Their design elegantly solves the main drawbacks of both in-the-ear and behind-the-ear devices.<\/p><p>The key innovation lies in separating the receiver (earpiece) from the body of the hearing aid:<\/p><ul><li><strong>The body<\/strong> \u2014 microphone and processor \u2014 rests discreetly behind the ear and is considerably smaller than a classic BTE.<\/li><li><strong>The receiver<\/strong> (the loudspeaker that delivers the amplified sound) travels through an almost invisible thin wire and sits directly inside the ear canal.<\/li><\/ul><p>This separation has very important acoustic implications.<\/p><p><b>Advantages<\/b><\/p><ul><li><strong>More natural, higher-fidelity sound:<\/strong> because the receiver sits inside the canal, the signal reaches the eardrum without loss or acoustic colouring.<\/li><li><strong>Significant reduction of the occlusion effect<\/strong>: thanks to the use of domes (open or vented silicone tips), the canal is not completely sealed, which in most cases eliminates the sensation of a blocked ear.<\/li><li><strong>Very discreet design:<\/strong> the body of the device is small and the wire connecting it to the receiver is almost invisible.<\/li><li><strong>Wide power range:<\/strong> depending on the receiver fitted (available in S, M, P and UP power levels), they can cover everything from mild to moderately severe hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>Easy receiver replacement:<\/strong> if the earpiece is damaged or becomes blocked with earwax, it can be replaced easily without having to send the device back to the manufacturer.<\/li><li><strong>Advanced connectivity:<\/strong> virtually all current RIC models incorporate Bluetooth for direct streaming from iPhone, Android and television.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b>Sensitivity to earwax<\/b>: because the receiver sits inside the canal, it can become blocked with wax. Protective filters reduce this risk, but they require periodic replacement.<\/li><li><b>Connecting wire: <\/b>although thin and discreet, the wire linking the body to the receiver can bend or deteriorate over time.<\/li><li><b>Not suitable for profound hearing loss:<\/b> although high-power receivers do exist, very profound losses usually require the full canal seal provided by a classic BTE earmould.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Who are they ideal for?<br \/><\/b>The RIC model is particularly suitable for:<\/p><ul><li><b>Presbycusis <\/b>(age-related hearing loss): characterised by a drop in high frequencies with relatively preserved low frequencies. RIC open domes amplify the high frequencies without occluding the canal, preserving natural low-frequency hearing.<\/li><li>Mild to moderately severe hearing loss.<\/li><li>Patients looking for a balance between discretion and technological performance.<\/li><li>People who frequently make calls or stream audio.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a640881 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a640881\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b63ae8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b63ae8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-718885f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"718885f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final comparison: differences between in-the-ear, behind-the-ear and RIC hearing aids<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd401f elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-table\" data-id=\"0dd401f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-jet-table jet-elements\">\n\t\t<div class=\"jet-table-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"jet-table jet-table--fa5-compat\">\n\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"jet-table__head\"><tr class=\"jet-table__head-row\"><th class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-296083d jet-table__head-cell\" scope=\"col\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Feature<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/th><th class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-715f4d3 jet-table__head-cell\" scope=\"col\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">In-the-ear (ITE\/ITC\/CIC)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/th><th class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-7e9d979 jet-table__head-cell\" scope=\"col\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Behind-the-ear (BTE)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/th><th class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-0d41ca4 jet-table__head-cell\" scope=\"col\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">RIC<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"jet-table__body\"><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-48b5263\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-9a8d044 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Visibility<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-a0bd508 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Very low \/ invisible<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-8e33817 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">High (visible behind the ear)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-76dd9df jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Low (discreet)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-32b6b7b\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-e0b4549 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Maximum power<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-0d9826e jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Limited (mild\u2013moderate)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-519bc62 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Very high (severe\u2013profound)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-1ffc6fb jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Medium-high (mild\u2013moderately severe)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-0d5c448\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-cce66e3 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Occlusion effect<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-17efcb4 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Possible (variable)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-0cd5219 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Possible (depends on earmould)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-96f3bf4 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Minimal (open domes)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-f816df3\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-8b3a95f jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Compatibility with glasses<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-eda4c11 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Excellent<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-1185f31 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Limited (may interfere)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-7a08982 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Good<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-2655d32\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-8ad836b jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Ease of handling<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-00ff64f jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Difficult (small size)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-97131a2 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Easy (larger size)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-0ad9c8f jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Moderate<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-664051f\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-60e2f80 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Bluetooth connectivity<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-1cdbb90 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Limited \/ not available in IIC<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-2f1d3c0 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Available in mid- to high-range models<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-8d81dc5 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Standard in almost all models<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"jet-table__body-row elementor-repeater-item-98f1e8a\"><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-6b7fe41 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\"><b>Maintenance<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-81871cd jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Demanding (earwax)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td 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jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">100% custom-made<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-3c017ad jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Custom earmould + standard body<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"jet-table__cell elementor-repeater-item-b577d63 jet-table__body-cell\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-inner\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-content\"><div class=\"jet-table__cell-text\">Standard dome or custom earmould<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6618ca5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6618ca5\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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assessment reveals in just 30 to 45 minutes: your exact tonal curve, your speech understanding threshold, the condition of your middle ear and the anatomical particularities of your ear canal.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal hearing aid for you is not determined by the brand, the price or fashion. 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