How Hearing Aids Work

Hearing aids are small electronic devices that help people with hearing loss hear better. They work by amplifying sound and making it louder and clearer so that people with hearing loss can hear the sounds they miss.

The basic components of a hearing aid are a microphone, an amplifier, and a speaker. The microphone picks up sound from the environment and converts it into an electrical signal. The amplifier then amplifies the electrical signal, making it louder. The speaker converts the amplified electrical signal back into sound and delivers it to the ear.

There are many different types of hearing aids, but all work on the same basic principle of amplifying sound. The type of hearing aid that is best for you depends on your specific hearing loss and other factors, such as the severity of your hearing loss, your lifestyle, and your budget.

Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are the most common type of hearing aid. They have a hard plastic case that sits behind the ear and a plastic tube that connects the case to a soft ear mold that fits inside the ear. BTE hearing aids are easy to use and can be adjusted to suit different levels of hearing loss.

In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids are custom-made to fit inside the ear and are not visible when worn. They are suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and are popular because they are discreet and easy to use.

In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are also custom-made to fit inside the ear canal, but they are slightly larger than ITE hearing aids and are more visible when worn. They are suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and are a good choice for people who want a discreet hearing aid that is easy to use.

Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest type of hearing aid. They are custom-made to fit completely inside the ear canal and are not visible when worn. They are suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and are a good choice for people who want a discreet hearing aid that is easy to use.

Hearing aids can be adjusted to suit different levels of hearing loss and different listening environments. For example, you can adjust the volume, tone, bass, and treble settings on your hearing aid to make sounds clearer and more natural sounding. Some hearing aids also have built-in noise-reduction technology, which helps to reduce background noise and makes speech easier to understand. With many different types of hearing aids available, there is a hearing aid to suit everyone, no matter their hearing loss or lifestyle. Contact our Los Angeles Audiologists today for more information.