BTE Hearing Aids

BTE hearing aid components are housed in a small, slightly curved case behind the ear and the outgoing amplified sound is delivered into the ear canal via a custom-made earmould or thin-tubing system. Thin tubings are a relatively recent design change; and are referred to within the industry as ‘open fits’ as they tend to fill less of the outer ear and ear canal than a custom-made earmould. The thin tubes usually end in a soft silicon dome, of varying size.

Benefits of BTE hearing aids include:

•     Robust & easy to keep clear from wax build up; any wax will affect the mould or thin tubing, not the electronic components
•     Thin-tube fittings are very discrete, even when viewed directly from the side
•     Capable of delivering high amounts of amplification if needed
•     Casing can be manufactured in a wide variety of different colours