The biggest advantage of a receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) or receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aid is that it can accommodate people with severe hearing loss as well as those with mild hearing loss. In addition, the microphone and speaker -- which are housed together in other behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTEs) -- sit far apart from one another, allowing the wearer to enjoy a truer, richer sound, without the whistling feedback that is more common with BTEs.
The popularity of the RIC has led to some slight variations you may notice as you're shopping for hearing aids. Many have unique shapes, and fashionable colors and textures, all added to accommodate personal style.
The biggest advantage of a receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) or
receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aid is that it can accommodate
people with severe hearing loss as well as those with mild hearing
loss. In addition, the microphone and speaker -- which are...
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Dr. David Vernick answered:The biggest advantage of a receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) or receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aid is that it can accommodate people with severe hearing loss as well as those with mild hearing loss. In addition, the microphone and speaker -- which are housed together in other behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTEs) -- sit far apart from one another, allowing the wearer to enjoy a truer, richer sound, without the whistling feedback that is more common with BTEs.
