A Comprehensive Comparison Guide
Choosing The Perfect Hearing Devices For You
At The Hearing Co., we offer a wide range of high quality, discreet, and easy to use models. Read on to explore our comparison guide, and select the model that suits your needs best.
Choosing between CIC, BTE, and ITE hearing devices
CIC Hearing Devices
CIC hearing devices are discreet and fit directly into your ear canals, making them nearly invisible. They offer a secure and comfortable fit for individuals with normal to large ear canals.
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BTE Hearing Devices
BTE hearing devices fit behind your ears, offering ease of adjustment and use. They are slightly larger than CIC or ITE models but provide excellent sound quality.
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ITE Hearing Devices
ITE hearing devices fit directly into your ear canals, with the body resting just outside the ear. While slightly more visible than CIC devices, they still offer discretion with a design resembling earbuds.
Choosing The Best CIC Model For You
CIC hearing devices are discreet and fit directly into your ear canals, making them nearly invisible. They offer a secure and comfortable fit for individuals with normal to large ear canals.
If CIC Hearing Devices sound like what you're looking for, we offer 4 models:
The ClarityPro Micro CIC Rechargeable
Price: NZ$297 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 70 dB (mild to moderate hearing loss)
Battery Life: Rechargeable - 48 hours
Charging Time: 4 hours
Volume Controls: Adjustment dial
Listening Mode Controls: N/A
Pros:
Very easy to use
Nearly invisible, discreet design
Charging case can recharge hearing devices up to 4 times on-the-go
Cons:
May not fit properly with small ear canals
No adjustable listening modes
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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Micro CIC Digital Rechargeable ClarityPros
Price: NZ$797 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 105 dB
Battery Life: Rechargeable - 20 hours+
Charging Time: 3 hours
Volume Controls: Push button
Listening Mode Controls: Push button
Pros:
11 channel digital sound processing
Active background noise cancellation
Nearly invisible & very comfortable fit
Over 15% smaller than our CIC Rechargeable
Cons:
No bluetooth features
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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Micro CIC Rechargeable ClarityPros - V2
Price: NZ$297 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 70 dB (mild to moderate hearing loss)
Battery Life: Rechargeable - 48 hours
Charging Time: 4 hours
Volume Controls: Adjustment dial
Listening Mode Controls: N/A
Pros:
Very easy to use
Nearly invisible, discreet design
Charging case can recharge
hearing devices up to 4 times on-the-go
Cons:
May not fit properly with small ear canals
No adjustable listening modes
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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CIC Battery ClarityPros
Price: NZ$297 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 80 dB (mild to moderate+ hearing loss)
Battery Life: 4-10 days
Charging Time: N/A - Uses A10 single use batteries
Volume Controls: Adjustment dial
Listening Mode Controls: N/A
Pros:
Over 25% smaller than CIC Rechargeable, fitting even small ear canals
Fully invisible, ultra discreet design
Batteries are long lasting and very easy to change
Cons:
Controls may be slightly harder to use
No adjustable listening modes
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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Choosing The Best BTE Model For You
BTE hearing devices fit behind your ears, offering ease of adjustment and use. They are slightly larger than CIC or ITE models but provide excellent sound quality.
If BTE Hearing Devices sound like what you're looking for, we offer 2 models:
The ClarityPro BTE Rechargeable
Price: NZ$297 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 80 dB (mild to moderate+ hearing loss)
Battery Life: Rechargeable - 48 hours+
Charging Time: 4 hours
Volume Controls: Adjustment dial
Listening Mode Controls: Toggle switch
Pros:
Superior sound quality to our CIC models
Extremely easy to adjust
Can be worn with glasses and hats
Cons:
Hearing device body is larger and less discreet than our CIC & ITE models
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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Micro BTE Digital Rechargeable ClarityPros
Price: NZ$797 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 105 dB
Battery Life: Rechargeable - 20 hours+
Charging Time: 3 hours
Volume Controls: Push button / rocker switch
Listening Mode Controls: Push button / rocker switch
Pros:
11 channel digital sound processing
Active background noise cancellation
Nearly invisible & very comfortable fit
Over 50% smaller than the BTE Rechargeable
Cons:
No bluetooth features
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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Digital Battery BTE Hearing Devices
Price: NZ$347 a pair
Hearing Support: Up to 80 dB (mild to moderate+ hearing loss)
Battery Life: 7-18 days
Charging Time: N/A - Uses A13 single use batteries
Volume Controls: Rocker switch
Listening Mode Controls: Push button
Pros:
The highest level of sound quality
Advanced background noise cancellation
Fits the smallest of ear canals
Extremely easy to use
Over 25% smaller than the BTE Rechargeable
Cons:
While smaller than the BTE Rechargeable, still less discreet than our CIC or ITE models
Fitting Examples:
Real Life Fit:
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Still Have Questions?
We understand that choosing the right hearing device can be a significant decision, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need.
If you’re still unsure which of our hearing devices is best for you, we’re more than happy to help you out!
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We’re available over email at: help@thehearing.co
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Which is why you'll get the following with every order, with no extra charge
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