Binaural Hearing Aids

Depending on your hearing needs, your audiologist may recommend that you wear one hearing aid in each ear. If so, this will be to help you maintain binaural hearing – the ability to hear sounds with both of your ears. If you are considering the use of two hearing aids, you may be interested in the potential benefits of binaural hearing.

Of course, whether you use one hearing aid or two, they need to function well and fit comfortably if they are going to help. If you need assistance finding and purchasing the right hearing aid at a reasonable price, HearingPlanet is here for you. Call our hearing aid professionals at 1-800-432-7669.

Why Wear Two Hearing Aids?

While binaural hearing aids are not for everyone, people with hearing loss in both ears often benefit from their use. Some of the reported advantages include:

• Localization. This is the ability to locate where a sound is coming from. Because of the way the brain processes sound, localization requires information from both hears. It is much easier for people with this ability to follow conversations, check for cars before crossing a road, etc.
• Increased sound perception. If you have ever tried to conduct a conversation with someone sitting near your “bad” ear, you know the advantage of binaural hearing. This is not only a matter of convenience; it is a safety issue.
• Increased clarity of sound. Input from both ears allows sounds to become clearer and seem louder. This improves people’s speech comprehension, and allows them to keep their hearing aids set at lower volumes.

If you think binaural hearings aids may be a good option for you, our hearing aid specialists can help you review your options and select the right devices for your needs.

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HearingPlanet’s hearing aid consultants are committed to friendly, efficient customer service. Contact us today at 1-800-432-7669.