Most everything we buy today is smaller than products made just a few years ago. Hearing aids are no exception. Now, micro behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids have arrived on the scene, offering the same level of performance as their larger counterparts while providing a more appealing cosmetic alternative. Several of the major manufacturers have been able to reduce the size of a conventional BTE by as much as 40%.

These units were originally designed to fit mild to moderate high-frequency hearing losses. The main problem for people with this type of loss is that they often hear their own voices as if they were listening in a barrel. Micro hearing aids keep the ear canal open and unoccluded, overcoming this “barrel” complaint allowing you to hear speech clearly and more naturally.

Recently, higher power micro instruments have been developed to fit losses up to 75% in all frequency ranges, enabling hearing aid users with severe losses to experience outstanding hearing performance in a tiny package. As you can see in the photo, the new micro product is only slightly larger than the tip of your finger.

If you experience the barrel effect, are self-conscious about the size of your current hearing aids or just want to upgrade your older hearing system, we encourage you to consider trying the new micro products today.