First of all, there are some basic types of hearing aids; CIC-completely in the canal, ITC-in the canal, ITE-in the ear, and BTE-behind the ear. In most cases the smaller the hearing aid is, the less powerful it is, the more often the batteries will have to be changed. Usually each model is offered in a good, better, or best configuration. The basic models are fine for someone that is mostly house bound and rarely in noisy situations. The better models have greatly improved speech recognition in noisy environments. Which model is right for you will depend on your hearing test and your own expectations and motivation. Our representative will answer your questions and spend the time necessary to get you into the right hearing aids. The most popular and versatile hearing aids are the mini-BTE’s. They’re small, light, and feature an open fit that eliminates the "stuffy" feeling that many other styles create by occluding or blocking the ear canal. Most often these hearing aids are completely automatic and adjust themselves to the changing sonic environment.