UPSTATE HEARING

Hearing Aid Technology

Allowing You to Test Drive New Hearing Technology To Experience the Difference For Yourself

You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive, and we don’t expect you to invest in hearing technology without first experiencing it for yourself in your everyday life.

That’s why we’re one of the only groups of hearing care experts that encourage you to test drive new hearing technology for 14 days, with no deposit, contract, or fuss, allowing you to truly experience the difference around your lifestyle and those areas that are difficult.

The biggest shock that many new hearing aid wearers experience is that today’s hearing aids are significantly different to those that they may remember their grandparents wearing.

The latest hearing aids are streamlined, user-friendly, and so discrete that few people will know that you are wearing them. In fact, many of our patients tell us that their friends and loved ones have not even noticed them.

Best of all, the latest technology allows you to effortlessly stream phone calls, music, and audio directly from your cell phone, television, or computer into your ears.

Lady having her hearing aid fitted

With micro-digital technology, they allow you to comfortably focus on specific conversations in noisy backgrounds, hear the sounds that you have been missing, and allow you to feel more connected than you have previously.

This ensures that hearing technology doesn’t just amplify your hearing but also amplifies your overall ability to connect with the world around you.

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14-Day Test-Drive all
Hearing Technology

You wouldn’t buy a car without having a test-drive, and we don’t expect you to invest in better hearing without first experiencing the difference for yourself.

Upstate Hearing Instruments proudly offer 14-day test-drives on all hearing technology, giving you the confidence that you’re making the right decision.

Upstate Hearing has made wearing my hearing a joy. The fit and settings are just perfect. They are always very courteous and pleasant to deal with.
Aric C

Outstanding support. Several locations in NorCal. Christa helped solve serious hearing difficulty with new technology. Very enthusiastic & knowledgeable professional. Also positive experience in Susanville.

Garry P

I love my new Oticon miniRITE hearing aid. Thanks Scott for all the help
Richard D

Helping You to Choose the Right Instruments to Support Your Needs, Lifestyle, and Preference

Invisible-In-Canal (IIC) – Tiny & Often Invisible

IIC hearing aids are a viable style choice for individuals with a mild to moderate hearing loss. Their most unique feature is that they are custom molded for deep insertion into the ear canal using a small, nearly invisible post.

Not Bluetooth Compatible.

Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) – Mostly Invisible

Those with cosmetic concerns might find the CIC hearing aid to be the best option for mild to severe hearing loss. Mostly invisible, they are a bit more powerful and easier to insert than the smaller IIC styles. They are nearly invisible, depending on the ear canal size. They use tiny little batteries and have no user controls or buttons.

Not Bluetooth Compatible.

In-The-Canal (ITC)

The main advantage of this model is that they have the capabilities of ITE devices but are smaller and more discreet. They can provide the right amplification solution for patients with a mild to severe hearing loss. Changing batteries in these units is a bit easier than smaller devices because they use larger size 312 batteries. Those with small ear canals might not enjoy the deep fit they would like with this model.

Sometimes Bluetooth Compatible.

In-The-Ear (ITE)

Because they fit the whole bowl of the ear, ITE hearing aids are not as popular as they used to be. This style molds to the outer entrance of the ear canal to provide the highest level of coverage for patients with a mildly severe to severe hearing loss. These are the easiest to insert, because they are bigger and easier to hold on to. Patients who wear glasses or use oxygen prefer this style in lieu of BTE (behind the ear) or RITE (receiver in the ear) styles, because the ear mold is absent.

Typically Bluetooth Compatible.

Receiver-In-The-Canal (RIC)

Besides being the most versatile hearing instrument on the market, RIC hearing aids provide the easiest in-office repair or upgrading solutions. Over 80% of hearing aids fitted are this style. A speaker sits inside the ear canal and connects to a small, discrete ear mold behind the ear. Skin-tone or hair color matching are common features used to make these units more discrete. They are the only rechargeable style of hearing aid on the market.

Bluetooth Compatible.

BTE with Earmold

BTEs with earmolds suit wearers with mild to profound hearing losses. They come in a longer shape, which follows the contour behind the outer ear. They have a variety of features, including a program button and volume control. The earmold and style, as well as the wearer’s hairstyle, will determine how they will look on each individual.

Bluetooth Compatible.

Lyric Extended Wear

The Lyric Extended Wear device is placed in your ear canal, meaning the Lyric remains completely out of sight – invisible to the world.
You will enjoy clear and natural sounds and are able to wear them 24/7 even through daily activities such as showering and exercising.

Typically Bluetooth Compatible.

Start Your 14-Day Test-Drive

 

If you would like to schedule an appointment to start your 14-day test-drive, then simply complete this form.

One of our hearing experts will make a recommendation for the best hearing technology based on your lifestyle, budget and unique circumstances, we’ll then fit you with the hearing devices and allow you to test-drive them in your every day life for two weeks.

It’s no-obligation and if you decide that they’re not right for you, then that’s absolutely fine.

Hearing Loss Stories

My first experience of Upstate hearing Instruments were the immediate increase in hearing levels

There was multiple indicators that signified that I had a hearing loss, but I had a small hesitation to address this because of the stigma and concerns about resistance to sweating, exercising, batteries and convenience.
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Don S.

You will be very happy with your decision if you visit Upstate Hearing Instruments.

I first realized that I was having trouble hearing during a meeting at work. Upon visiting Upstate Hearing Instruments, I found them to be very welcoming Hearing aids have allowed me to hear my grandkids. If you’re concerned about your hearing, you will be very happy with your decision if you visit Upstate Hearing Instruments.

Holly

My advice to anybody that is considering visiting Upstate Hearing Instruments is that it’s the place to go

I was struggling to hear at work which was impacting my job. My first impressions of Upstate Hearing Instruments was how great Ken’s presentation was. As I’m practically deaf without my hearing aids, they have greatly impacted my life.
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Mike