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Reciever in Canal (RIC)/ Receiver-In-The-Ear (RITE)

RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) and RITE (Receiver-in-the-Ear) hearing aids are essentially the same type of device—just two different names. They are a popular style of hearing aid that offers a more discreet and natural-sounding experience compared to traditional BTE (Behind-the-Ear) models. Receiver in Canal (RIC) consists of a small device placed behind the ear and a speaker or receiver that sits inside the ear canal. RIC hearing aids are popular due to their discreet appearance and comfortable fit. The receiver in the canal design allows for a more natural sound experience as the receiver is placed closer to the eardrum, resulting in improved sound quality and reduced feedback or whistling. It also allows for better localization of sound and improved speech understanding in noisy environments.

RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) and RITE (Receiver-in-the-Ear) hearing aids have the microphone and amplifier placed behind the ear (like BTEs), but the receiver (speaker) is placed inside the ear canal, connected by a thin, nearly invisible wire.