Hearing Instruments of today offer the widest range of fitting solutions that have ever been available.  Digital technology allows us to make the instruments perform better in a much wider and broader listening environments, meeting even the most demanding patient's needs.    

I.T.E. - In-the-Ear For mild to severe hearing loss All components contained in a housing that fits in the outer ear and extends into the ear canal Sound conducted into the ear by the receiver in the canal Adjustable volume control I.T.C. -  In-the-Canal For mild to moderately severe hearing loss All components in a housing that fits in ear opening and canal Sound conducted into the ear by the receiver in the canal Adjustable volume, with smaller controls C.I.C. -  Completely-in-Canal For mild to moderately severe hearing loss All components in a molded housing that fits in the ear canal Receiver located in the canal No user-adjustable controls Almost invisible in the ear Works well with high frequency hearing losses   O.T.E - On-the-Ear For mild to moderately severe hi-frequency hearing loss Earbud offers Complete Open Fitting No user-adjustable controls Almost invisible in the ear     B.T.E - Behind-the-Ear / On                 -the-Ear Traditional Hi-Power BTE design Open Fitting Option Three memory settings Intelligent Directionality Feedback Cancellation Noise Management Expansion              Vision Extreme                     Traditional BTE     Design                                         Design B.T.E - Behind the Ear Power BTE design Extreme-Power BTE design Three memory settings Intelligent Directionality Feedback Cancellation Noise Management Expansion Vision Direct Audio Input

        So how do these various technologies affect patient satisfaction?  A study involving over 5000 hearing instrument users proved that patients who wear advanced instruments experience significantly greater satisfaction than patients who wear traditional instruments. Why?  The author identified one primary reason: the advanced instrument users felt they received greater value for their hearing instrument investment. In other words, they experienced better performance relative to the price of their hearing instruments.  The research revealed three reasons for this perception of greater value.

Reason # 1

• Advanced instruments provide much better sound quality than traditional instruments.  The components of advanced instruments are of higher quality than those of traditional instruments, and the sophisticated sound processing of advanced instruments results in more natural sound.

Reason # 2

•  Advanced instruments are more reliable, requiring less repair service than traditional instruments. Advanced instruments have fewer parts and components than traditional instruments, resulting in less wear and tear and longer expected life.

Reason # 3

• Most importantly, advanced instruments provide greater benefit in a wider variety of listening situations than traditional instruments. What does that mean?  Simply put, advanced instruments provide better hearing in noisy or difficult listening situations compared to traditional instruments.

What is available to assist hearing loss...

• Programmable and digital hearing instrument technology.
• Hearing instruments, batteries and accessories.
• Hearing enhancers for MILD hearing losses.
• Assistive listening devices, including: 

• Recreational / occupational devices for children and adults of all ages.
• Custom hearing / noise protectors for children and adults of all ages who are exposed to high levels of sound at work or play. 

Southern Hearing Associates, Incorporated
Office Phone (334) 393-6837
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