Muskegon Hearing & Speech Center | Conventional Hearing Aids

Conventional Hearing Aids

This type of aid can be used for patients
with a wide range of hearing loss configurations.
Conventional hearing aids use an analog circuit commonly known as a Class A amplifier. Class A amplifier uses linear amplification. This means that all sounds will be amplified equally. A low-pitched sound, for example, will be amplified with the same amount of volume as a high-pitched sound. Since the

conventional aid uses linear amplification, some patients may find that it produces too much sound or not enough sound in order to hear at a comfortable listening level. The price of a conventional aid varies depending on the manufacturer, as well as, the additional options added to the aid, but is generally the least expensive.

Optional features that can be added to the aid include:

Low frequency tone control
High frequency tone control
Output control
Telephone switch
Various colors

Candidates for conventional aids:

Clients with a wide range of hearing loss
Clients with a flat or gently sloping hearing loss
Clients who need amplification but have financial concerns

Benefits:

Available in a variety of styles (sizes) from in the ear to completely in the ear.
Low cost
Can be used as a backup hearing aid if needed.

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