BTE: Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids have the most circuit options and typically have more power than any of the custom made in-the-ear aids. BTEs "sit" on the back of your ear. They are connected to custom-made earmolds. These aids can now be fitted with a nearly invisible slim tube instead of the plastic tubing. Pictured to the side: The brand new Phonak Ambra M H20 Water/Dirt Resistant

Open BTE: Open Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids use tiny casing and a nearly invisible slim tube. Open fittings offer a cosmetically apppealing option. They are lightweight and tiny, with a transparent dome that makes them less noticeable than aids with custom earmolds. Pictured to the side: Phonak Audeo S Smart: Discreet meets performance

ITE: In-The-Ear hearing aids are more visible and the easiest to handle of the custom made aids. They have a longer battery life than completely-in-the-canal aids.

ITC: In-The-Canal hearing aids are slightly less visible than ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheels and other controls on the faceplate.

CIC: Completely-In-the-Canal hearing aids are one of the more cosmetically appealing custom made aids. They usually require a "removal string" due to their small size and their deep fit into the ear canal. CICs do not usually have manual controls because they are too small. CIC hearing aids have the shortest battery life.

MIC: Even smaller than the CIC hearing aid, the Micro-In-The-Canal gives the user the benefit of power in a small device we have ever seen. This hearing aid is so small, you shouldn't even be able to see it!  Pictured to the side: The Phonak Nano; a brand new release from the Phonak offering the most discreet hearing aid they can make.