Virtually Invisible – We challenge you to find a smaller hearing device in the same class. ION is so discrete that people will be shocked should you decide to show them your hearing device.

Comfortable – lightweight Ion is so light and comfortable that you’ll forget you’re wearing a hearing device.

Natural – Open Ear Design- By design Ion allows both natural and amplified sound to enter your ear canal. Ion amplifies the high-pitch sounds that you’re missing, with out overwhelming you with the sounds you’re not. Also, since your ear canal remains open you won’t experience a plugged feeling, and your voice won’t sound unnaturally loud.

A small plastic case rests behind your ear. This is connected to a tube that goes to a mold in your ear. A mold is a small plastic piece that fits into your ear. Feedback is not often a problem with this aid. It has larger controls and dials, so may be better than other aids if you cannot use your fingers well when working with small objects. This aid may fall off when you are active, and it is hard to use with headphones.

This is a tiny plastic case that fits entirely into the ear canal and is very hard to see. It is easy to use with headphones and the telephone, and has less wind noise. You will need to be able to do small tasks with your fingers to use this hearing aid. This type of aid can be damaged by ear wax or drainage.

This small plastic case fits into your outer ear. It fits securely, and may not be as easy to see as some other hearing aids. You will need to be able to do small tasks with your fingers to use this hearing aid, and feedback may be a problem.

A very small plastic case fits half way into the ear canal. This aid is well- hidden in your ear. You will need to be able to do small tasks with your fingers to use this hearing aid, and feedback may be a problem. Using a telephone may be hard. This type of aid can be damaged by ear wax or drainage.

The Half Shell is a custom hearing aid that only fills about half the bowl of your ear. They are able to have a good deal of power and features, use a smaller battery, but are more cosmetically appealing. Probably the most widely accepted style of private hearing aid due to its no compromise performance and appearance. Not usually suitable for severe hearing losses.

Smaller than the ITC hearing aid, the custom mini canal uses a smaller battery and has even less power available. Fits mostly in the ear canal and extends slightly outside of the ear canal. Features can also be more limited.