Open Fit Digital Hearing Aids
Struggling to hear conversations or missing high-pitched sounds? You're not alone. Many people experience hearing loss that primarily affects mid-to-high frequencies. Conversations become muffled, and even quiet settings become challenging to navigate with hearing loss.
Explore Our Range of Open Fit Hearing Aids
You deserve to have options when it comes to choosing a hearing aid. At Hear-Better, we understand that hearing loss is unique to each individual. That's why we offer a wide range of hearing aids in various shapes and sizes to suit your lifestyle, level of hearing loss, and personal preferences.
One increasingly popular option is the open-fit hearing aid. This slim device comfortably sits in the outer ear canal, leaving the ear canal itself open. A thin tube connects the open-fit hearing aid to a discreet receiver behind the ear. Open fitting hearing aids preserve natural low-frequency hearing, offering a more comfortable and realistic listening experience.
The small size and open design make them nearly invisible and very comfortable for all-day wear. Modern open-fit aids minimize whistling or feedback noises. Hear-Better offers a comprehensive selection of open-fit hearing aids from trusted brands. Our styles suit various preferences and budgets, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your ears and lifestyle.
Modernize Your Hearing Experience with Open-fit Digital Hearing Aids
Digital open fit hearing aids are the modern marvel of industry technology. Similar to the typical hearing aid design, they use a microphone to receive sound waves, which are then changed into electrical signals. These signals are transferred to an amplifier, which sends the new sounds to the slender receiver.
The modern features in the design concept of open hearing aids are ideal for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Since the low frequencies can enter the ear unamplified, the input sounds natural, and there is less feedback than a traditional fit may include.
However, the type of experience you’ll receive depends on the open-fit hearing aid design you choose. Hear-Better offers multiple options, and our experts can help you choose the best hearing aid to suit your unique needs.
Shop Best Open Fit Digital Hearing Aids Online
Ready to shop for open fit digital hearing aids to level up your conversation and communication? Shopping online at Hear-Better gives you a wide selection, but knowing what you’re looking for when you buy is essential. Here, we’ll review the features of these open-ear hearing aids to help you decide.
In general, each device has a slim tube — the part visible to others and connects the ear and hearing aid. There is also a dome, which is the piece that sits in the ear canal. The tube size depends on your ear length; your hearing professional will size this for you. The domes are available in multiple types and determine the sound quality you’ll notice. These include:
- Open domes for normal/mild high-frequency hearing loss
- Closed domes for more severe hearing loss
- Plus (tulip) domes for severe hearing loss but less feedback
- Power domes for moderate to severe hearing loss
All open fit hearing aids are designed to allow for ear ventilation, comfort, and more discrete placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
The typical BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid creates an occluded feeling as it covers the natural airflow in the ear canal. Open-fit designs are smaller, less visible, and leave most of the ear canal open for ventilation. These hearing aids use a small receiver connected to the central part of the device with a slim wire for less visibility.
When you wear a closed fit aid, all sounds seem amplified, including regular activities like chewing, coughing, or sneezing. These sounds aren’t amplified in open-fit devices, so you’ll have less feedback and a more natural hearing experience. Closed-fit aids also tend to increase wax buildup in the ear, a problem that is remedied with the open-fit device.
When shopping for an open fit hearing aid, the design should be discrete and sleek. The smaller size and slender tubing make the device less noticeable. Look for an open dome tip that fits comfortably and allows for ventilation. You shouldn’t feel fullness or occlusion in your ear when you wear the hearing aid.
While the open-fit hearing aid is attractive to most people with hearing loss, it is only ideal for those with mild to moderate high-frequency hearing issues. Those with severe or profound loss may notice increased feedback when using an open-fit device. Additionally, because of its smaller size, it should only be used by those with normal finger dexterity.