When people talk about discreet hearing aids, they’re usually thinking about how noticeable they are when worn. And for many people, that’s an important consideration.

One of the most popular discreet styles is the Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) hearing aid. These hearing aids have a speaker (receiver) that sits in the ear canal and is connected to the hearing aid sitting behind the ear via a thin, almost translucent wire. They’re far smaller than most people expect and often go completely unnoticed! For more on different types and styles, browse the Hearing Aids category page.

But discreet isn’t just about size! It can also describe how seamlessly a hearing aid fits into your day-to-day life. Many modern hearing aids are comfortable for all-day wear, automatically adjust to your environment and don’t require frequent handling or battery changes. Many also offer wireless streaming, see Bluetooth hearing aid benefits for more on this.

At Resonate, we fit the ReSound Vivia™ 9 which is the world’s smallest AI-powered hearing aid (see AI hearing aids explained) and roughly the size of a $1 coin. If you’d like to see (and hear) the difference for yourself, give us a call or book a fitting appointment today.