Our sense of hearing is a precious link to the world around us; it's important to have the ability to hear the thoughts, needs and emotions with the people we share our lives with.
At Audika, we have a variety of hearing aids as we believe in personalised hearing care, because we know that every individual is unique.
Hearing aids are small, high-tech devices that help you hear if you suffer from hearing loss. They amplify your surrounding sounds (such as conversations, TV shows, or the radio) to help you communicate and participate in everyday situations.
How does a hearing aid work?
Sound is carried across three different components:
There are several factors that determine what kind of hearing aid you need, including the severity of your hearing loss, ear anatomy, aesthetic preferences, dexterity, lifestyle needs and budget.
The overview below will help you understand the differences between the main types of hearing aids.
 Invisible-in-canal |
 Completely-in-the-canal |
 In-the-canal |
 Half/Full shell in-the-ear |
 miniRITE (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
miniRITE Rechargeable (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
 Behind-the-ear Plus Power |
Behind-the-ear Ultra Power |
| More discreet | More discreet | More discreet | More discreet | More discreet | |||
| Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | Bluetooth connectivity# | ||
| Disposable battery | Disposable battery | Disposable battery | Disposable battery | Disposable battery | |
Disposable battery | Disposable battery |
| Rechargeable battery | |||||||
| Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Mild to moderate hearing loss | |
| Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | Severe hearing loss | |||
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Profound hearing loss |
#Bluetooth connectivity not available in all models, and for in-the-canal and in-the-ear custom styles, where it is available in the selected model, it is optional depending on what your clinician may prescribe relative to your needs. Consult with your clinician to advise which model/style is suitable for you and your needs.
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There are many high-quality, reliable hearing aids on the market. Each model is unique in its own way, and it can be difficult knowing where to start. We’ve brought together the most important information about the models we offer at Audika. This way, you can get a quick overview of all your different available options.
Hearing aid models
Hearing aids have gone through major technological innovations during the past decade. Today's digital hearing aids deliver better sound quality and can make your life easier through intelligent, high-tech features.
Hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all solutions. We want to help you find the best hearing aid, one that’s tailored to you. To do this, we’ll help you carefully consider the following:
At Audika, we offer a range of hearing aids in different price categories and our qualified clinicians are here to help you find a hearing solution to meet your needs, comfort and budget.
We can assist you in finding out if you are eligible for subsidised services1, which could assist in making hearing solutions more affordable for you. We also offer flexible payment plan options2 and encourage you to check with your private health insurance provider for your entitlements on audiology3.
If you are over 26, you don’t need a referral from a doctor or ears, nose and throat specialist to get a FREE hearing check or to purchase a hearing aid at one of our clinics.
We are happy to help you understand the different payment plans and funding options that may be available to you.
A hearing aid is a small medical device designed to improve one’s hearing ability by amplifying sounds. It helps people with hearing loss to hear better and maintain an active and social life. Today’s hearing aids have become more technologically advanced and smaller than ever before.
There are different types of hearing aids available. The most common type is placed behind the ear, and there are also hearing aids that fit inside your ear canal. There is also a broad selection of hearing aid brands and models to choose from. Hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all solutions, and the right type of hearing aid for you will depend on several factors. When you visit your local Audika clinic, we can help you to find the hearing aid that best suits your needs.
If you have a hearing loss, you should consider getting hearing aids. You can read about the most common signs of hearing loss to see if you can recognize any of them. We recommend seeking treatment as soon as the hearing loss is detected since untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on your life. Wearing hearing aids is a proactive solution in treating hearing loss early and improving your quality of life. If you suspect that you might have a hearing loss, you can book a hearing test with one of our hearing care experts to learn if you might benefit from wearing hearing aids.
The best hearing aid for one person might not be the best hearing aid for another. There are several things to consider when choosing the best hearing aid for your specific needs, such as hearing loss level and lifestyle preferences. When you visit a local Audika clinic for an in-depth hearing evaluation, a hearing care expert will identify your level of hearing ability and recommend the most optimal treatment option for your hearing needs. You can also check out our guide to finding the best hearing aid to learn about which hearing aids might be a good fit for you.
About 6 in 10 people experience tinnitus relief from wearing hearing aids, but the effectiveness varies from person to person. If your hearing is within normal limits and you experience hearing loss you can also try a hearing aid that only includes a tinnitus sound generator (and no sound amplification). You can work together with your hearing care professional to evaluate the right solutions for your tinnitus.
In most cases, no. In rare cases, someone with vertigo may experience that hearing aids cause pressure changes in the inner ear which affect their balance even more (vertigo is a condition where imbalances in the pressure in the inner ear cause dizziness and balance issues). As mentioned, such cases are rare. Talk to your hearing care expert to learn how to adapt to your hearing aids.
Since hearing loss develops gradually, it’s not always easy to know when your hearing changes. Studying the signs of hearing loss can help you recognize the problem, and receiving a free hearing test from a hearing care expert can help you decide whether hearing aids are warranted. Remember: annual hearing tests are as vital as getting your eyes and teeth checked. When to seek help
It is recommended that people with hearing loss get their hearing tested roughly on an annual basis - or sooner if they feel that there have been any changes in their hearing. Additionally, hearing aids should be replaced approximately every 3 years.
Well-fitted hearing aids do not cause headaches. A well-fitted hearing aid, in fact, should reduce the chance of headaches and tiredness because they help those with hearing loss to understand speech better, focus better, and use less energy concentrating on speech. When a hearing aid is considered to be “well-fitted”, this means that a hearing care expert has conducted both the required hearing testing and the real-ear measurements testing. These are performed to ensure that your objective and subjective feedback is taken into account, thereby ensuring that your hearing aids match your hearing needs.
While there are no waterproof hearing aids available today, there are water-resistant hearing aids available. Most hearing aids have a rating of IP68 where the second digit of the rating shows its level of water resistance. (The first digit of the IP indicates if your device can withstand dust, dirt and sand) These ratings range between 0 and 8, where 8 indicates the highest protection, and 0 indicates the lowest protection.
Yes, it does. Similar to getting used to a new pair of glasses, there is usually an adjustment period when adjusting to hearing sounds through a new hearing aid, especially since the user has gradually been exposed to less sounds during the process of losing his or her hearing. The length of the adjustment period varies from person to person. Generally, the more you use the hearing aid, the quicker you get used to the hearing aid.
There are hearing aids available that cater to severe / profound hearing loss, and our hearing care experts are able to advise further once your hearing evaluation is completed.
If your hearing loss is caused by changes in your outer or middle ear or if you have a single-sided profound hearing loss in one ear and good hearing in the other, then a bone anchored hearing solution might be the best option for you. Bone anchored hearing solutions send sound directly into your inner ear by delivering sound vibrations through the bone, bypassing the outer and middle ear.
If you instead have a severe or profound hearing loss in your inner ear, then a cochlear implant might be the best option for you. A cochlear implant bypasses the non-functioning part of the inner ear and sends sound straight to the auditory nerve and on to the brain. This is different from traditional hearing aids that, instead, amplify the sounds, which at some point might not have the desired effect.
Unlike hearing aids, both hearing solutions involve surgery. However, both surgeries are well-proven and safe routine medical procedures, performed by an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon (ENT).
1 Conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
