Open fit hearing aids have become very popular since on the market 2005. They work well for those with mild to moderate high frequency loss of hearing. The ‘open’ in its name is from the earpiece not fitting into the ear canal where this is the case with other models. This type of earpiece is so small that it can hardly be seen by anyone else looking at you.

Nearly half of all ear pieces being made are open fit hearing aids. This is a great improvement of hearing for those with mild to moderate loss. It is a digital hearing device and gives more clarity and sharpness without having anything in the ear. These devices are able to do this because they use digital response suppression to allow the fitting to be open, which will take away any possible whistling.

There are many advantages to the open fit hearing aid:
• They are made of a soft rubber so they are much more comfortable and fit more tightly than other earpieces.
• There is nothing that is blocking the ear canal.
• They are very lightweight. After being worn for just minutes, you can hardly tell they are in your ears.
• They are less noticeable then the traditional hearing aids that are worn behind the ears.
• Cost is very similar to other types of hearing aids.
• Easy to fit to the ear; being custom made is not necessary.

The open fit hearing aids work with a clear tube that is in the ear canal and travels down behind the ear. There is no mold in the ear that blocks the ear canal like other types of hearing aids. This type of tube is clear and leaves the canal open and not blocked. The only similarity they have with other types is the shell that sits above the ear. The shell with the open fit is much smaller and lighter.

For those people who wear hearing aids, open fit earpieces are best for those who have trouble with high frequencies. They were originally made for people with this type of hearing problem who did not like the feeling of the ear canal being blocked with other pieces. For people who have hearing loss that is severe, the open fit ear pieces are not the best choice. They do not provide as much power for them as behind-the-ear pieces do.

Open fit hearing aids are available for sale and easily accessible. When purchasing them there is the need of assistance from an expert such as an audiologist. They can be difficult to install, especially when using them for the first time, so assistance is needed. The prices for these devices will vary depending on the exact need. The directions will need to be given from the audiologist for their proper use.

When it comes to hearing aid devices today, open fit aids are the one of choice for most users. They are worth looking into even if your hearing loss is occasional or partial. Open-fit hearing aids come in many varieties as well as designs and filters