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RIC hearing aids are now the mainstream of hearing aids

The microphone and receiver of the traditional BTE device are integrated in the hearing aid. The RIC hearing aid separates the receiver and the hearing aid host and puts it directly into the ear canal, and connects it through an external conduit with a special metal wire. It is an indisputable fact that RIC hearing aids have become the mainstream of today’s hearing aids.Let’s take a look at the advantages of hearing aids made in China:

The advantages of RIC hearing aids are as follows:

1. Naturally increase the gain and sound output, and the power is stronger, which can satisfy patients with severe hearing loss;

2. Smooth output frequency response curve, greater overall loudness, easy to achieve the compensation target, and more beautiful sound quality;

3. Wider frequency compensation range (100～7000Hz), better use of frequency response range, more high frequency compensation;

4. The distance between the microphone and the receiver is longer, effectively eliminating acoustic feedback;

5. The receiver is closer to the tympanic membrane, and the sound is more natural and lifelike;

6. Reduce ear plugging effect (for ear molds, because the microphone and receiver are located farther away, larger vents can be used. For earplugs, you can choose open or semi-open earplugs);

7. The appearance is more compact, beautiful and concealed.

但是到底这种RIC助听器的实际效果如何，经过在临床进行对比研究。最新的一份研究报告涉及25名患极重度感音性神经性听力损失的患者，18名男士，7名女士，平均年龄67岁。受试者各使用传统助听器和耳道式扬声器助听器6周，然后研究者利用探头麦克风及其他手段，分别按安静和噪音不同条件来对比。

The comparison results show that there is no statistically significant difference between these two types of hearing aids in terms of ear plugging effect. However, the RIC machine has more reserves than traditional hearing aids before acoustic feedback occurs at the two frequencies of 4000 and 6000 Hz. Gain, the former has 12dB, and the latter has 14 dB.More reserve gain indicates that RIC hearing aids have more room for amplification and are less affected by acoustic feedback.

Summary of hearing aids made in China: Generally speaking, the biggest impact of different positions of the speakers is the user’s personal preferences. 76% of patients think that RIC hearing aids have good sound quality, good speech clarity and comfort, and prefer thisHearing aid.