- Receiver In Canal (RIC) Hearing Aids:
Receiver In Canal (RIC) hearing aids look very similar to the open-fit BTEs. But instead of resting behind the ear, the receiver is placed within the ear canal. Since the receiver is no longer a part of the BTE unit but is connected to the BTE component via thin tubing, the BTE unit is particularly light and inconspicuous.
A RIC hearing aid:
Pros:
- Avoids the ‘clogged up’ feeling (occlusion effect).
- Is virtually invisible owing to the nearly invisible tubing.
- Is suitable for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.