Completely in the Canal (CIC) Hearing Aids
The most invisible of hearing instruments, CICs sit deep in the ear canal leaving the hearing aid unnoticeable. Completely In the Canal aids maximise the natural resonance of the ear canal, therefore enhancing the high frequencies. Their position means they are less prone to wind noise during outdoor pursuits. Being so small does bring some disadvantages however with limited battery and inadequate room to fit extra facilities such as a telecoil.
Alta Pro / Alta
From £1595
Pros:
Oticon's Premium Hearing technology.
Outstanding performance in noise.
Very small and discreet.
Cons:
Small size 10 battery.
More difficult for arthritic hands.
Not compatible with bluetooth devices.
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Nera Pro / Nera
From £1195
Pros:
Oticon's "Advanced" hearing aid technology.
Good performance in noise.
Small and discreet.
Small size 10 batteries.
Cons:
Small batteries (difficult for arthritic fingers).
Not compatible with bluetooth devices.
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Ria Pro / Ria
From £795
Pros:
Oticon's "Essential" hearing aid technology.
Good performance in noise.
Small and discreet.
Small size 10 batteries.
Cons:
Small batteries (difficult for arthritic fingers).
Not compatible with bluetooth devices.
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Quantum2 20
From £1495
Pros:
Premium technology from Unitron.
Tiny and discreet.
Superior speech in noise performance.
Cons:
No directional microphones
Not compatible with bluetooth accesories.
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Quantum2 16
From £1295
Pros:
nitron's advanced technology range.
16 Channel technology.
Great speech in noise performance.
Compatible with Unitron's Bluetooth devices.
Long battery life.
Cons:
Larger than other available styles.
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Quantum2 10
From £895
Pros:
Unitron's essential technology CIC.
Tiny and discreet.
Cons:
Small size 10 batteries.
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3 Series 110
From £1595
Pros:
Premium technology from Starkey in its smallest form.
Compatible with Starkey bluetooth devices.
Wireless Technology.
Advanced noise reduction technology.
Cons:
Arthritic fingers may struggle with small batteries.
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3 Series 90
From £1395
Pros:
Advanced technology from Starkey in a very discreet size..
Compatible with Starkey bluetooth devices.
Wireless Technology.
Advanced noise reduction technology.
Cons:
Arthritic fingers may struggle with small batteries
Battery life not as long as with larger models.
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3 Series 70
From £1195
Pros:
State of the art RITE Technology from Starkey.
Compatible with Starkey bluetooth devices.
Wireless Technology.
Advanced noise reduction technology.
Cons:
Lower battery life than larger models.
Arthritic fingers may struggle with small size batteries.
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3 Series 30
From £795
Pros:
Basic level echnology from Starkey but in its smallest form.
Compatible with Starkey bluetooth devices.
Wireless Technology.
Suitable for those with a quieter life style.
Cons:
Other models perform better in background noise.
Arthritic fingers may struggle with small batteries.
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3 Series 20
From £695
Pros:
Entry Level technology from Starkey but in its smallest form.
Compatible with Starkey bluetooth devices.
Wireless Technology.
Advanced noise reduction technology.
Cons:
Smaller batteries obviously have lower life.
Batteries may prove too fiddly for arthritic fingers.
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Insio micon 7
From £1595
Pros:
Siemens premium 48 Channel micon technology in its smallest size.
Tiny, discreet and comfortable
Good performance even in challenging environments.
Nothing going over the ear.
Cons:
Smaller batteries may not suit arthritic fingers.
Too small to encompass bluetooth technology.
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Insio 5 micon
From £1395
Pros:
Siemens advanced 32 Channel micon technology in its smallest size.
Tiny, discreet and comfortable
Good performance even in challenging environments.
Nothing going over the ear.
Cons:
Smaller batteries may not suit arthritic fingers.
Too small to encompass bluetooth technology.
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Insio 3 micon
From £1095
Pros:
Siemens premium 48 Channel micon technology in its smallest size.
Tiny, discreet and comfortable
Good performance even in challenging environments.
Nothing going over the ear.
Cons:
Smaller batteries may not suit arthritic fingers.
Too small to encompass bluetooth technology.
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Nitro 7 micon
From £1595
Pros:
CIC Power aid encompassing premium 48 Channel micon technology.
Tiny, discreet and comfortable (and very, very powerful).
Good performance even in challenging environments.
Nothing going over the ear.
Cons:
Smaller batteries may not suit arthritic fingers.
Too small to encompass bluetooth technology.
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Nitro 3 micon
From £1095
Pros:
CIC Power aid encompassing premium 24 Channel micon technology.
Tiny, discreet and comfortable (and very, very powerful).
Good performance even in challenging environments.
Nothing going over the ear.
Cons:
Smaller batteries may not suit arthritic fingers.
Too small to encompass bluetooth technology.
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Quantum 2 E
From £745
Pros:
Unitron's essential level in a CIC .
It is tiny, discreet and very comfortable.
Only you will be aware of it.
Excellent performance for less demanding environments.
Not compatible with Unitron Bluetooth devices.
Cons:
Battery life approx 3 days.
Arthritic fingers may struggle with both the aid and the batteries.
Speech in noise not as good as Unitron's more advanced technology.
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Dream 440
From £1695
Pros:
Premium Widex technology in the form of a tiny CIC.
Practically unnoticeable.
Premium speech in noise performance.
Optional zen tones program (for Tinnitus sufferers).
Cons:
Not compatible with wireless Dex bluetooth products.
Too small to fit directional microphones.
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Dream 330
From £1395
Pros:
Advanced Widex technology in a the form of a tiny CIC.
Small, comfortable and practically unnoticeable to others.
Advanced speech in noise performance.
Optional zen tones program (for Tinnitus sufferers).
Cons:
Not compatible with wireless Dex bluetooth products.
Too small to fit directional microphones.
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Dream 220
From £1195
Pros:
Essential level Widex technology in a tiny CIC shell.
Comfortable and very, very discreet.
Ideal for those with a quieter less demanding lifestyle.
Optional zen tones program (for Tinnitus sufferers).
Cons:
Not compatible with wireless Dex bluetooth products.
Too small to fit directional microphones.
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Dream 110
From £995
Pros:
Entry level Widex technology in the form of a tiny CIC.
Small and extremely discreet.
Suitable for those with a quieter, less demanding lifestyle.
Optional zen tones program (for Tinnitus sufferers).
Cons:
Not compatible with wireless Dex bluetooth products.
Too small to fit directional microphones.
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Verso 9
From £1595
Pros:
Premium technology from Resound.
Small, comfortable and discreet.
Nothing goes over your ear.
Excellent speech in noise performance.
Cons:
Smaller battery means shorter battery life than larger models.
Not bluetooth compatible.
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Verso 7
From £1295
Pros:
Advanced technology from Resound.
Small, comfortable and discreet.
Nothing goes over your ear.
Excellent speech in noise performance.
Cons:
Smaller battery means shorter battery life than larger models.
Not Bluetooth compatible.
Too small to fit directional microphones.
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Verso 5
From £995
Pros:
Essential range technology from Resound.
Suitable for those with a less demanding lifestyle.
Small, comfortable and discreet.
Nothing goes over your ear.
Cons:
Speech in noise performance is better on the Verso 7 and 9.
CIC takes small size 10 batteries.
Perhaps too fiddly for those with arthitic fingers.
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