BEHIND-THE-EAR-HEARING-AIDS
Behind The Ear (BTE) built to carry more power, more battery, and more clarity behind every ear.
BTE hearing aids handle everything from mild to profound hearing loss with room to spare — bigger batteries, stronger amplification, and controls you can actually feel. Hearing Solutions fits BTE devices from Oticon, Signia, Phonak and ReSound, matched to your hearing test, not a sales target.
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Brands carried
Mild–Profound
Loss levels fitted
Free
Trial fitting
What is a BTE hearing aid, exactly?
A Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid keeps its main components in a small curved case that rests behind the ear. A thin tube runs over the top of the ear and into the canal, ending in a soft dome or a custom earmould that holds it securely in place.
Because the case sits outside the ear, there’s room for a larger battery, a more powerful amplifier and bigger, easier-to-use controls — which is why BTE remains the most prescribed style worldwide, for children and adults alike.
What's inside the case
Microphones
Pick up sound from the room and feed it to the processor.
Digital processor
Filters noise and shapes sound to match your hearing test.
Amplifier & receiver
Boosts the processed signal to the level you need to hear it.
Battery or rechargeable cell
Powers the device for a day to two weeks, depending on type.
Tube & dome / earmould
Carries sound into the canal and keeps the fit comfortable.
Standard BTE and slim-tube RIC — what's the difference?
“BTE” covers two related designs. Both sit behind the ear; they differ in where the receiver lives and how much power they can deliver.
STANDARD / POWER BTE
Built for severe to profound loss
The receiver stays inside the case, connected by an acoustic tube. This gives the most headroom for amplification, making it the go-to choice for severe and profound hearing loss, active children, and anyone who needs a rugged, easy-to-handle device.
RIC / RITE (slim-tube BTE)
Smaller, discreet, still behind the ear
The receiver moves down into the ear canal itself, connected by a thin wire instead of a tube. The case behind the ear shrinks accordingly — a popular choice for mild to severe loss where discretion and a more natural sound matter.
Why people choose BTE
The trade-offs other styles can't match
BTE gives up some discretion in exchange for performance most other styles can’t offer at the same price.
More power, more headroom
Handles severe and profound hearing loss that smaller in-ear styles can’t reach.
Longer battery life
Bigger batteries mean fewer changes — or a full day on a single overnight charge.
Easier to handle
Larger buttons and battery doors suit children, first-time users and anyone with dexterity concerns.
Built to last
The case sits clear of moisture and earwax, which means fewer repairs over the device’s lifetime.
Brands we fit
Four manufacturers, every technology tier
We aren’t tied to a single manufacturer, so your recommendation is based on your hearing test and lifestyle, not on what’s easiest for us to sell.
Denmark
Oticon
Built around BrainHearing™ processing, which aims to give the brain a fuller, more natural sound picture instead of just louder sound.
Germany
Signia
Strong focus on Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free calling, with rechargeable BTE options across most technology levels.
Switzerland
Phonak
Long track record with rugged, reliable power BTEs built for active wearers, children and severe-to-profound hearing loss.
Denmark
ReSound
Early mover on made-for-smartphone direct streaming, paired with a companion app for everyday volume and program control.
Oticon BTE Hearing Aid
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