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Hearing Aids in Midtown Manhattan

Hearing aids are small electronic devices that you wear in or behind your ear. It makes some sounds louder for a person with hearing loss. Although they will not restore hearing loss, hearing aids can greatly improve your hearing by amplifying sounds that you’ve had trouble hearing.

At Manhattan Audio South, we understand that hearing aids do much more than just amplify sound—they transform lives. Located in Midtown Manhattan, our audiologists are dedicated to providing you with the latest in hearing aid technology, designed to offer personalized and enhanced hearing experiences. Contact Manhattan Audio South in Midtown Manhattan today at 917-243-9088 to schedule an appointment.

Why Should I Consider Hearing Aids?

Hearing loss can have a great impact on your life. Your hearing affects all areas of your life including your work, your relationships, and your emotional health. Hearing aids can make a big difference, especially if you pick the right ones and get help adjusting to them.

Many of the horror stories about hearing aids were due to lack of advancements in the computer technology realm. With profound improvements over the last decade, many setbacks about hearing aids are no longer relevant.

You may want to consider hearing aids, because you may not realize how poor your hearing has become, or you may find yourself asking others to repeat themselves frequently.

How Do Hearing Aids Work?

Most hearing aids are now digital and powered with a traditional or a rechargeable battery.

Most of the older analog units are being phased out and hearing aids are sleeker than ever.

In a hearing aid, a small microphones collect sounds from the environment. A computer chip with an amplifier converts the incoming sound into digital code.

The hearing aid analyzes and adjusts the sound based on your hearing loss, listening needs and the level of the sounds around you. The amplified signals are then converted back into sound waves and delivered to your ears through speakers, sometimes called receivers.

Your hearing aids can be uniquely programed to your hearing loss to give you the best outcome and improve your hearing.

What Styles of Hearing Aids are Available?

With so many hearing aids available today, choosing the right one can be difficult and time-consuming. An audiologist can help analyze your hearing loss and help you determine which hearing aid may be right for you.

While most hearing aids perform in basically the same manner, different styles are available to accommodate your budget and your personal preferences. An important point to remember is that the smaller the hearing aid, the shorter its battery life and the more it will cost.

In-the-canal (ITC)

In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are custom-fit devices that go in the ear canal with a small portion showing on the outside of the ear. ITC hearing aids are ideal for mild to moderately severe hearing loss and come in a variety of colors that blend with your skin.

Invisible-in-canal (IIC)

Invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aids are designed to be “invisible” by fitting farther into the canal. Also custom-made for your ear, these are typically good options for less severe hearing loss.

In-the-Ear (ITE)

In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aids sit in the outer portion of the ear and are custom-made to fit and match your skin color. These work well even for severe hearing loss and are easy to adjust.

Behind-the-ear (BTE)

With the Behind-the-ear (BTE) style of hearing aid a small casing sits behind the ear and channels sound through a clear tube to an earbud or ear mold. Suitable for severe hearing loss, these have pieces that need to be custom fit.

Receiver-in-canal (RIC)

Receiver-in-canal (RIC) aids are very discreet as the receiver sits completely in the canal and is connected with a thin wires which help minimize distortion. This style works for mild to moderate hearing loss.

Extended-wear hearing aids

Extended-wear hearing aids are soft, small hearing aids that fit deep in the ear canal and can be worn for months at a time. This type is not usually recommended for severe hearing loss.

Middle-ear implants

An alternative to hearing aids, these devices have an external portion and a surgically placed internal piece that moves the bones of the middle ear or vibrates the membrane of the cochlea.

Bluetooth hearing aids

Bluetooth hearing aids can pair with devices like smartphones or tablets to function as wireless headphones. Ask us which types are available to pair with your device.

Feeling daunted by the sheer number of choices? We’ll walk you through a full hearing test and evaluation and guide you to the hearing aids most likely to be a good fit.

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