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You have been diagnosed with hearing impairment and your hearing professional recommends hearing aids. Thanks to today’s technology, that you have a variety of brands and styles to choose from.

Keeping the same thing in mind many hearing devices are made which are very small in size. These devices are very small such that they are 100% invisible to the other person, that’s why called Invisible Hearing Aid Devices.

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According to the National Institutes of Health, out of every 1000 people with moderate to severe hearing loss, at least 182.5 people use a hearing machine. Different brands or manufacturers of hearing aids provide various types of hearing devices. Today, these are very expensive. But every person wants the best, smallest, and the reliable hearing device.

One of the smallest and effective ears aids are Invisible In the Canal(IIC) and Completely In the Canals(CIC). These hearing devices are so tiny that people will not even notice it. They are also very suitable for mild to severe deafness. However, these ear machine’s styles are not meant for everyone. Therefore, before buying any kind of hearing device, it is extremely important to consider the pros and cons of small hearing aids with your audiologist.

What Is Invisible Hearing Aid?Invisible Hearing Aid

Invisible hearing machines are the hearing devices which are very smaller in size and are very helpful for the hearing impaired people. These devices are very small that they even don’t get noticed by other people if someone wears them. Comes in different size and in various colors to suit the taste and style of the individual wearing it.

The size of such devices is very tiny that the person staring directly to your ears from just a feet away will struggle to see the device. Invisible hearing machines are purposely designed for the people who are slightly self-conscious about their hearing loss.

Features of Invisible Hearing Aids

invisible in canal hearing aids

The impression is turned into a 3D computerized rendering. From there, each hearing aid component is “virtually” positioned, in order to create the tiniest finished product possible. Then, your hearing aid is built and delicately sculpted until it matches the contours of your ear canal.

These hearing aids have fitted extraction cords to insert and remove from the ear. IIC hearing aids house size 10 (Yellow) battery. The typical lifespan of a size 10 battery is between 3-5 days, but this can vary depending upon the number of hours per day the hearing aid is worn, the severity of hearing loss and the technology level of hearing aid.

It has the following features :

  • Custom design as per individual
  • Completely invisible
  • User-friendly
  • Longer working life
  • 2 years international warranty

Benefits of Invisible Hearing Aids

It reduces the sensation of ‘occlusion’ (e.g. hearing your voice louder in your head as if it’s trapped inside) which can sometimes occur when IIC hearing aids fit in the outer cartilaginous portion of your ear canal. This is because unlike the cartilaginous portion, the bony part of the ear canal doesn’t internally vibrate as much when you talk.

It is of the miniature size and has an invisible appearance. It is custom-made for you and is totally invisible from outside. Their size not only makes them comfortable but also invisible in the sense that it is hard to make out whether a person is wearing them or not.

The microphone located in Invisible In Canal (IIC) hearing aids helps in using the telephone. It also helps in the preservation of the natural acoustics provided by the external ear (pinna) that help with localizing the direction of sound from in front and behind you.

Types of Invisible Hearing Aids:

  • IIC (In the Canal): It is the most discreet device which sits deep in the ear canal and probably invisible to other people.
  • ITE (In the Ear): These devices has the latest digital technologies in a module casing that fits perfectly in the ear. These types can be visible within the ear.

Some of the best Invisible Hearing aid

Signia Silk Nx

Signia Silk NX
Signia Silk Nx

It is one of the best hearing aid devices based on the NX platform which has the best natural sound. This device is compatible with the touch control app for discreet remote control and ready for smooth trials.

Key Features :

  • It is invisible and discreet.
  • Smaller than its predecessor.
  • Binaural OneMic directionality.

Starkey Soundlense Synergy IQ

Starkey Soundlense Synergy IQ
Starkey Soundlense Synergy IQ

Starkey is renowned for the invisible ear machine and has excellent comfort in the ear and the sound quality. It is one of the smallest IIC’s which is suitable for the majority of ear canals. It is the only hearing device which is compatible with the wireless accessories. The wireless solution gives you the ability to stream TV, music and much more.

Phonak Virto B Titanium

Phonak Virto B Titanium
Phonak Virto B Titanium

It is a 3D printed titanium shell which means better comfort and a much tiny hearing aid device. It is based on the Belong platform which seamlessly adjusts the program depending on the listening environment.

Pros and Cons of Small Hearing Aids

Well, there are benefits and limitations in all types of hearing machines. Hence, the pros and cons are given below:

Pros of Small Hearing Aids

Functionality

  • Both CIC and IIC hearing devices deliver outstanding sound quality. In CIC ear machine, outer ear of the person is used as a funnel to support location and sound amplification. They are also are very discreet. The tiny IIC hearing machine is deeply fit in the ear canal next to the eardrum for easy sound delivery.
  • Their design allows the air and sound to pass through the ear canal. Therefore, reducing wind noise when a person is at some outdoor place.
  • CIC and IIC hearing machine placement near the eardrum makes sure that less power is required for sound transfer. Resulting in the reduction of feedback sounds such as whistling noise.
  • They are suitable for mild to moderate hearing impairment.
  • Both hearing devices have outstanding bass reproduction.
  • Provides natural sounds for many users. The placement of the hearing devices also reduces the “occlusion effect” which can produce booming or hollow echo-like sounds.

Potential Comfort and Attractive

  • Hearing aid brands provides a wireless connection to mobile phones in tiny hearing devices.
  • These don’t have any wires or external tubes.
  • They are also available in custom modeled and lightweight
  • These hearing devices because of their tiny size, are nearly invisible.
  • One can wear headphones over the hearing machine.
  • Natural and Easy use of the mobile phone.

Cons of Small Hearing Aids

  • In terms of strength, these are enclosed in a thin acrylic custom made of shell. The thin size of the shell could be broken easily. Therefore, re-shelling is required which can cost Rs 13,881 at one time.
  • Its tiny size doesn’t allow fitting of many hearing device technologies like the directional microphone. Siemens hearing aids present Siemens’ Insio Binax 7 which are wireless hearing aids that helps in improving speech understanding in noise.
  • The batteries of the CIC and IIC  are very small. Therefore, the battery lasts only for approximately 4 days. One needs to change batteries regularly.
  • People who use these tiny hearing devices usually feel of blockage in the ear or Occlusion. These tiny hearing machines fill the ear like the bad flu which also increases the echo sound in the voice. If the deafness is greater than 45 dB in low frequencies then the blockage is a big problem. Providing an outlet to the ear is also not possible as the size of the vent is according to the size of the person’s ear.
  • The controls of the device are nearly impossible to see. People with vision difficulty usually have a problem in using such tiny hearing aids.
  • These IIC hearing machines are not suitable in hot, oily or wet conditions. Therefore, requires constant repair to compare other hearing devices.
  • They are also suitable for everyone’s ear canal. People who have differently shaped ear or other than the normal are not able to wear these IIC hearing aids.
  • Requires excess cleaning, care, and maintenance of hearing devices for long-term use.

World’s First Invisible Hearing Aid

Nanoplug was the world’s first IIC hearing aid designed by an international research team. It is very small in size and almost unnoticeable. The development of the Nanoplug hearing aid was made possible by nanotechnology.

Features:

  • It Comprises a small battery and other micro-components.
  • Dimensions of nano plug areas: 7.1mm x 5.7mm x 4.17mm.
  • World researchers invented that there are no toxic chemicals inside the battery of the nano plug.
  • It doesn’t cover the ear canal totally.
  • It can be removed by using the provided tool.

How To Choose The Right Hearing Aid?

For choosing a right hearing machine, consult an audiologist or a hearing health professional. There are different kinds of people with different ear structures and with varying hearing loss. Different hearing machine suits different people, for example, those who want behind the ear hearing aid use receiver in the canal(RIC). Or receiver in the ear(RITE) as their small size is very comfortable when worn. They come in different colors and also contains a nearly invisible tube. They are best for those who have severe deafness. These lightweight hearing devices are easy to handle.

Different hearing aid brands such as Phonak, Widex, Starkey, Resound which offers many types of hearing device style suitable for each and every person.

There are also some ear machines such as Siemens Aquarius waterproof which is very convenient to use in every weather condition. And some devices offer advanced wireless and Bluetooth technology such as Starkey Wi Series which offers one-touch sweep technology.

Depending on your lifestyle, budget, environment and your audiologist advice, buy a hearing machine. On the advice of health care professionals (+91-9327901950) take a hearing test before making any decision of purchasing a hearing aid.

Invisible Hearing Aid Price In India

Here we describe the price list of different type of hearing aid devices in India in the tabular form which is as follows:

Phonak

Model Type Battery Size Channel Gain Fitting Range Total Programs MRP (INR)
Virto Q 90 nano ITC 10 20 S=46 M=50 0-85 5+7+0 2,54,000
Bolero Q 90 M(IP 67) BTE 13 20 67 0-95 5+7+# 2,38,000
Bolero Q 90 SP BTE 13 20 75 0-120 5+7+# 2,38,000
Bolero Q 90 P BTE 13 20 71 0-110 5+7+# 2,38,000
Naida Q 90 UP BTE 675 20 85 30-120 5+7+# 2,03,000

Oticon

Family

Description

Fitting Bands Fitting range Battery MRP(INR)

Swift

Swift 70 BTE

AFC 80 13/270 Rs 9,800
GO PRO GO PRO CIC 4 85 312/145 Rs 17,500
TEGO TEGO D BTE VC 4 90 13/220 Rs 30,000
GET GET CIC 4 80 10/100 Rs 27,000

HIT

HIT D ITC

4

85

312/140

Rs 40,000

Widex

Model

Type

Battery Size

Max. BatteryLife(In hrs)

Fitting

Range

Features

MRP(INR)

Bravo B2 BTE 13 375 20-80dBHL 2channels, 2bands 13000.00
Bravissimo BV-8 BTE 13 450 20-80dBHL Advance entry-level Digital Hearing Aids 20000.00
Real RE-9 BTE 13 370 10-90 dBHL Latest technological development with Integrated signal processing, 30000.00
Bravo B32 High Power BTE 675 500 50 – 120 dB HL Bravo B2 Series Features 20,000.00
Flash FL-CIC CIC 10 120 0-75 dB HL programmed up to 10KHZ in RIC 40000.00

Starkey

Model Style Fitting

Range

Features MRP(INR)
Wi Series i110 CIC / ITC / ITE 0 – 90 dB Designed for Vibrant Lifestyle, SoundPoint, 100% Wireless, Premium Binaural Spatial mapping, Live 3D Speech mapping, iQ Boost, Synchronized User Adjustments, Binaural Telephone Mode, T2 on Demand, Premium Voce iQ2, Invision Directionality, PureWave Feedback Eliminator, Self Check, Swap Fit, Live Real Ear Measurement, Self Learning, Spectral iQ, Compatible with all SurfLink Accessories,  Optinium High-resolution sound imaging, Rs 217000
CIC / ITC / ITE Exp New 0 – 110 dB Rs 232000
RIC 0 – 90 dB Rs 213000
RIC AP 0 – 110 dB Rs 218000

Siemens

Pocket Models MRP (INR)
VITA 118 2290.00
Pockettio MP 3790.00
BTE Touching 6990.00
LOTUS 12 P BTE 7390.00
ITC LOTUS 23 12990.00

Lyric

Lyric is the smallest style of hearing aid. This device manages to fit all the electronics in a very small container that fits directly into your ear and is much smaller than the other hearing devices.

  • Benefits of Lyric:
    • 100% Invisible: This device is placed in the ear canal, and remains completely out of sight. This means it is invisible to the world.
    • Clear & Natural Sound: This device helps you to hear the clear and the natural sound and makes to enjoy everywhere you go.
  • Cost of lyric hearing aid: This hearing device is delivered on a subscription basis through your local lyric provider, i.e you cannot buy them. Its cost of a subscription is determined by the certified lyric provider. The cost of the device also varies according to the need. In general, the cost of subscription per pair is approximately around Rs 2,08,211 to Rs 4,16,421.

Best Invisible Hearing Aid 2018

Some of the most popular models from 2017-2018 are as follows:

  • Signia Silk Primax: This hearing aid is marketed to the first time buyer because of the lack of required specification, and its simplicity. Signia offers you the easyTek, which is a multifunction button and helps to connect with the Bluetooth and hangs around the user’s neck. It costs around Rs 1,38,807 for the pair with a remote.
  • Starkey Soundlens Synergy: This model is unique among the others because it allows a transition from unassisted hearing to the use of hearing machines. The technology used in this device has a special design that improves the clarity of the quiet sound. The cost of one pair is around Rs 1,38,807 with three -year warranty.
  • Phonak Virto B: It is Calibrated and shaped to the ear so that it can be fixed in the ear easily and to improve the hearing experience. This model has a variety of colors to make it more discreet. In this there are six version models for further specification, all of them costs between the Rs 1,24,926 – Rs 1,73,509.
  • Resound LiNX 3D LTIIC: The LiNX 3D has a full range of style with one being an invisible hearing aid. This device is also based on the size of the ear canal.

Invisible in canal (IIC) hearing aids have a smaller surface area. Thus it will lead to :

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