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Hearing Aid Styles

Hearing aids come in a variety of styles. Manna Audiology Hearing Center is always at the forefront of the latest and greatest digital hearing aids on the market today. Below are examples of different types of hearing technology we offer at our practice location in Matthews.

AGX9is AGX9is

AGX9is

This is a true custom device, made from deep-canal impression of the ear canal(s). It is completely invisible, and, because of the custom fit, better tolerated by many ear canals. It is self-inserted and removed. The fact that it rests on the deep portion of the ear canal provides the same remarkable hearing results.

Benefits of the AGX9is:

  • 100% custom, invisible when worn, digital and fully programmable
  • Most likely will work for you even if you're not a candidate for other deep canal products
  • Natural sounding
  • Virtually feedback FREE - no more whistling or buzzing
  • Designed to be removed daily to promote better ear health.

In the EarOpen Fit

For mild to moderate hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a clear plastic tube wraps into the ear canal, while a small, soft silicone dome holds the tube in place inside of the ear canal.
  • May be barely visible depending on case color.
  • The lightweight tube and soft tip provide optimum comfort and minimal visibility.

Mini-CanalMini-Canal (MC)

For mild to moderately severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components are contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell.
  • Fits inside the ear canal.
  • Barely or not at all visible in the ear canal.

Half ShellHalf Shell (HS)

For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components are contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell.
  • Fills a portion of the bowl of the ear.
  • Visible inside the ear.

In the EarBehind the Ear (BTE)

For mild to profound hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components are contained in a case worn behind the ear.
  • A hard-molded, plastic case is worn behind the ear, and a custom-fit earmold extends into the ear.
  • May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color.

In the EarIn-the-Ear (ITE)

For mild to severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components are contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell.
  • Fills the entire bowl of the ear.
  • Visible inside the ear.

In the CanalIn-the-Canal (ITC)

For mild to moderately-severe hearing loss and the perception of Sound Voids™

  • All components are contained in a custom-fit, hard-molded plastic shell.
  • Fits outside the ear canal.
  • Slightly visible inside the ear.


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Dehumidifiers

Dehumidifiers are conditioning systems for all types of hearing instruments - traditional hearing systems as well as cochlear implant equipment, noise maskers, ear monitors, and more. While you sleep, it removes moisture, dries earwax, kills germs, and deodorizes your hearing instruments.

For most users, results can include:

  • Fewer repairs
  • Better sound quality
  • Relief from itchy ears
  • Longer battery life
  • Fresh and clean hearing devices