Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids

With behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, the main body of the device sits behind your ear. A thin, clear tube connects the body to a custom-made mould or a soft dome placed in the ear canal. Models where the speaker sits inside the ear canal and connects to the body with a thin wire are called RIC (receiver-in-canal).

Behind-the-ear hearing aids are among the most widely used types of hearing aid today. As technology has developed, both behind-the-ear and in-the-ear (ITE) models have become smaller and more powerful, and they adapt to different environments.

Who are they suitable for?

Behind-the-ear devices come in different shapes and colours, can be used for mild to severe hearing loss and can offer a wide range of features. Sitting partly behind the ear and partly in the ear, they are comfortable to wear and easy to adjust. Because the body is larger, it can hold a bigger battery, which means longer battery life. Alongside battery models, rechargeable options are also available.

You can try behind-the-ear hearing aids from Widex, Phonak, Signia and Rexton at our centre in Pendik after a free hearing test. Together we choose the model that suits the degree of your hearing loss and your daily life.