Hearing Aids : Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
- For mild to profound hearing loss, or "open-fit" models for high-frequency loss
- Larger two-piece hearing aid, or can be very small for "open-fit" models
- All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear, or for "open-fit", speaker may be in-the-ear.
- A hard-molded plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom-fit earmold extends into the ear, or for "open-fit", earmold may be flexible, non-custom
- May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color
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