Hearing aid technology is often described in a hierarchy or pyramid based on available features and cost. To hear a detailed description of each of the levels in the pyramid, please click on the button below.

Digital Hearing Aid Technology:

Produces a cleaner, clearer, and more natural sound quality.

The aid contains a digital chip that is programmed with a computer. A prescription is created based on your hearing loss and applied to the instrument. Fine tuning adjustments are made based on subjective and objective measures.

The aid has the ability to analyze the incoming sound. Based on these readings, the digital chip inside the instrument automatically adjusts to make all incoming signals audible and comfortable.

Available features (sophistication and availability will vary by level and style):

• Adaptive directionality or dual microphones
• Noise reduction
• Feedback management
• Multiple channels or bands
• Multiple memories or programs
• Automatic telephone function
• Volume control

To take a closer look at these features please click on the button below.  It will provide a detailed description of the feature along with video demonstration of the technology in action.

Conventional Hearing Aid Technology:

Original technology which uses circuits that are pre-selected during the manufacturing stage.

Minimal adjustments are available to fine tune the instruments. This type of aid is good for those individuals who need basic amplification to hear speech and environmental sounds; not those who are active in multiple environments.

Available features:

• Directional microphones
• Telephone function
• Volume control