Bte hearing aids

It's been over 50 years since Siemens debuted the worlds first BTE hearing aids. In that time, the iconic style is the first image that comes to mind when most people think of a listening device. This is due to it's prominent placement on the rear of the ear as well the long standing success of the device in the marketplace.

Behind the ear listening devices or BTE hearing aids debuted in 1959 and have been continually improved since. While the industry has seen a proliferation of alternatives, this classic maintains popularity for several reasons.

For starters, the device's "biggest in class" size allow it to be outfitted with a full set of controls,  such as volume and on/off switches. This benefit coincides with the power such units are capable of achieving. They are ideal for those with severe hearing loss.

While the fashionista in you may abhor the aesthetics of BTE hearing aids, modern devices are not the clunkers of the mid-twentieth century. Today's devices are ergonomic and available in an assortment of colors. A newer style of mini-BTE units also exist, further decreasing the visibility of the hearing instrument for the chronically self-conscious.

One thing that hasn't changed about these devices are their composition. Now, like then, each unit is comprised of a case, which houses the electronics, an earmold that has a tiny speaker to deliver sound and a tube used to carry sound between the other components.

Depending on the device you select, BTE hearing aids or behind the ear listening instruments are more affordable than other styles. This is no doubt a result of their market maturity and wide availability.

Not only can you get behind the ear units from giants like Siemens, Starkey and Widex, but they're also available from more obscure, discount manufacturers on the web.

Unlike larger companies, discount sellers aren't worried about developing the next generation of cutting edge devices, requiring millions of dollars in research and development. Likewise, they don't have large branding or advertising costs. As a result, discount sellers are able to offer more competitive pricing on BTE hearing aids.

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http://hearing.siemens.com/ca/10-about-us/01-our-history/milestones.jsp?year=1959