Question 1

What are IIC hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

Invisible in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids are small hearing aids that fit inside the second bend of the wearer's ear canal, making them nearly invisible to others. Only a small removal chord is visible.

Question 2

Are IIC hearing aids comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Since invisible in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids are custom fit to each user's ear canal, are small and are lightweight, they are usually comfortable for the wearer.

Question 3

Who makes IIC hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

Invisible in the canal and other nearly-invisible hearing aids are available from various hearing aid brands, including Signia, Widex and Rexton.

Question 4

What is the difference between IIC and CIC hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids fit inside the second bend of the ear canal, making them nearly invisible to others. Only a small removal chord is visible. Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids are slightly bigger than IIC and are placed entirely in the ear canal. Only the faceplate is visible.

Question 5

What is the size of the smallest hearing aid?

Accepted Answer

Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids are the smallest hearing aids available. They fit inside the second bend of the wearer's ear canal, can weigh less than 1 gram and are smaller than 1 cm in width.

Question 6

What is the most invisible hearing aid?

Accepted Answer

Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids are the most invisible hearing aids available. They fit inside the second bend of the wearer's ear canal, making them nearly invisible to others. Only a small removal chord is visible.

Question 7

How much are invisible in-the-canal hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

The cost of hearing aids vary depending on the style and features included. On average, the price of IIC hearing aids can range anywhere from $1,000 to $8,000.

Question 8

Are invisible hearing aids really invisible?

Accepted Answer

Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids fit inside the second bend of the wearer's ear canal, meaning the hearing aid itself is not visible to others. Only a small removal chord can be seen.

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Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids: FAQ

What are IIC hearing aids?

Are IIC hearing aids comfortable?

Who makes IIC hearing aids?

What is the difference between IIC and CIC hearing aids?

What is the size of the smallest hearing aid?

What is the most invisible hearing aid?

How much are invisible in-the-canal hearing aids?

Are invisible hearing aids really invisible?

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