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The Canal Aid designation for a custom built or stock hearing aid refers to the size of the hearing aid only. There are many different types of circuits, or electronics, that can be installed in a Canal Hearing Aid ranging from a basic analog circuit all the way up to the latest, fanciest digital circuitry from almost any of the major manufacturers.....we carry them all. We are very experienced and well versed in all the latest developments within the hearing aid industry.
A Custom Canal Hearing Aid is made to the exact size and shape of a person's ear. This size aid is 'small' as compared to other sizes of In-The-Ear hearing aids. This size aid is a lesser cost than the C.I.C. aids but more than the larger Full-Shell or Half-Shell hearing aids. Canal aids are appropriate for hearing losses ranging from mild, moderate, and moderate-to-severe (including high-frequency losses). The power and frequency specifics of the circuit that gets installed in a person's Canal hearing aid will be matched to their individual hearing loss. That's why you don't see any output specifications associated with these aids......they are individually made and vary greatly.
Being custom fitted to the user's ear, the Canal Aid provides a good airtight seal (LLoyds also carries stock fit hearing aids). This 'air tightness' is a major factor in reducing possible feedback, or whistling, problems. This is a very popular size aid for middle-of-the-road type of hearing problems where people hear all right, but just don't understand what's being said.....when it sounds like people are mumbling and words are just not distinct. These hearing aids normally use the size #312 batteries (and rarely the smaller #10's), and the faceplates (the part that shows) is usually about the size of a dime. Most of these aids are vented for help in reducing occlusion (the feeling of 'talking in a barrel').
| Special Instructions for Custom In-The-Ear Instrument Orders: |
| When your order is received, we will send you impression kits (at no charge). You can easily make an impression, or cast of your ear...tens of thousands of our customers have done this over the years. Or if you have an older instrument that fits well, we can use that for the impression. Either of these is necessary for a custom-fitted hearing aid. Also, provide us with a copy of an audiogram (hearing test) if you have one. It will be very helpful, but is not necessary. |
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