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RIC Hearing Aid: You Need to Know

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Many hearing impaired patients want an excellent hearing solution, and RIC hearing aids are a good choice. RIC hearing aids are also welcomed by more and more people, and the market demand is also increasing. Whether you use it yourself or buy in bulk, you need to have a full understanding of RIC hearing aids. We will introduce RIC hearing aids from the following aspects.

What is RIC hearing aid?

The difference between RIC hearing aids and other hearing aids

The features of wearing RIC hearing aids

Recommendations for choosing RIC hearing aid suppliers

What is RIC hearing aid

The ear canal hearing aid (RIC) receiver can be regarded as a new generation of high-power, technologically advanced digital hearing aids. They are now one of the most popular types of hearing aids because they combine many of the advantages of behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, such as partially sitting behind the ear, so they can incorporate many ingenious technologies.

Ear Canal Receiver (RIC) The hearing aid is located behind the ear and transmits sound directly to the ear. This is because the receiver is located outside the hearing aid, but inside the ear canal. The hearing aid and receiver are connected to the cable through a concealed "receiver line". Because it is easy to install, it is more suitable for people who use it for the first time.

 

The difference between RIC hearing aids

The main difference from other types of hearing aids is that in the ear canal hearing aid (RIC), the behind-the-ear housing contains a microphone, amplifier, and processor, but the receiver/speaker is located in a small dome, directly in the ear, and each part Connected by thin wires. This design means that ear canal receivers (RIC) or open hearing aids are generally smaller than BTE hearing aid designs, they can produce a more natural sound and are less affected by feedback. Ear Canal Receiver (RIC) hearing aids are smaller than standard BTE models, but are easy to operate and still have various functions. Like standard BTE, they can be worn comfortably behind the ear. However, unlike traditional BTE hearing aids, the RIC's speaker or "receiver" is located on the outside of the housing, near the end of the thin ear cord of the ear drum. Since the generated sound only needs to travel a short distance and has low transmission loss, it requires less sound energy (and battery power) to produce an excellent listening experience.

 

Features of RIC hearing aids

Advantages of hearing aids

  • Receive treble

    For many people, the first symptom of hearing loss is the inability to hear high pitches. Due to the two-part design, Receiver In Canal (RIC) hearing aids are particularly good at amplifying high pitches, but still produce natural sound effects. This makes RIC hearing aids particularly suitable for people with early-onset or mild to moderate hearing loss. But please note that there are also RIC hearing aids designed for people with more severe hearing loss.

  • Enough hidden

    RIC hearing aids are very small and light, and are very comfortable to wear compared to BTE hearing aids. The shell behind the ear is usually very small and slender, and the wires connecting it to the earmuffs are usually almost invisible unless someone specifically looks for it. Most RIC hearing aids are also available in a variety of colors, which can blend with your hair or skin tone.

  • Sound more natural

    RIC hearing aids are often reported to produce some of the most natural sound quality among all different types of hearing aids. This is caused by two factors. First, because the speakers/receivers are located directly in the ears, they can transmit sound directly into your ear canal, which means they are less susceptible to distortion. In addition, since the RIC has a more open dome in the ear, this avoids obstruction of the ear, thereby alleviating any obstruction problems.

  • Large scope of application

    Due to the two-part design, different receiver power levels can be installed, so it is also suitable for severe hearing loss. At the same time, a relatively large battery can be provided to ensure sufficient battery life.

  • Will not block the ear canal

    The entire entrance of the ear canal is covered or blocked by hearing aids (or other foreign objects), resulting in occlusion of the ear canal. Since the receiver/speaker in the RIC hearing aid partially opens the entrance of your ear canal, blocking problems are avoided.

  • Reduce annoying feedback

    Many users of RIC hearing aids report that they experience much lower levels of feedback compared to other types of hearing aids. Since the microphone/amplifier and speaker/receiver in the RIC hearing aid are separated, this means that the possibility of internal signal confusion in the device itself is much less, so the annoying noise feedback generated is reduced.

Limitations of RIC hearing aids

  • Relatively more expensive

    Since they are relatively new to the market and the technology is usually very advanced, you may find that some vendors’ RIC hearing aids may be more expensive than other types of hearing aids.

  • The receiver is easily damaged

    Since the receiver/speaker part of the RIC hearing aid is located directly in the ear canal itself, you may find that it is more susceptible to damage from sweat, earwax, and moisture than many other types of hearing aids. Hearing aids. This means that it usually needs to be replaced every 1 to 2 years and requires regular maintenance.

  • Easy to lose

    Since RIC hearing aids are very small, there may be a problem of losing them after taking them out. Therefore, develop a good habit of taking them out only at night or when absolutely necessary and storing them in a safe and reasonable place, then this problem can be greatly reduced.

 

Recommendations for RIC hearing aid suppliers

When looking for RIC hearing aid suppliers and manufacturers, you need to pay attention to the following points:

  • Price, payment schedule and delivery
  • Product quality control
  • Product technology and Professional team
  • Perfect after-sales
  • additional services
  • Product sustainability and renewal

The consideration of the above points is for your operation to have a perfect guarantee and to obtain greater profits in the operation.

 

If you are looking for an excellent RIC hearing aid supplier, you can look for EarsMate, China's top hearing aid manufacturer and supplier. EarsMate, as a professional manufacturer of hearing aid products, our highly integrated capabilities aim to provide our customers with fast-response, large-capacity, high-quality and OEM/ODM services but low-cost hearing solutions, including PCB design, housing molding and software custom made. Our hearing aid products have passed a series of quality certifications (CE/ROHS/FCC/ISO/FDA, etc.) and cooperate with the United States, Europe and all overseas markets. We provide quality products, affordable prices, 100% satisfactory after-sales service and 12 months warranty. We look forward to cooperating with you and becoming your trusted partner.

Contact us now for the latest consultation and details.

 

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