Soft Shell CIC

Nelson 2010-10-26 20:11:22 UTC #1

Is there such a thing as soft shell CIC HA?
I have been having problems with the fit of my hard shell CIC & thought it might be a simple solution.

I have also seen a hard sheel unit with a silicone cone on the end, maybe that would be better.

I can’t work out if it’s a common problem with CIC HA or just mine.

Can anyone comment on the options available?

bherring1964 2010-10-26 20:19:53 UTC #2

Is there such a thing as soft shell CIC HA? Yes there is, but I can’t recall who makes them.

I have been having problems with the fit of my hard shell CIC & thought it might be a simple solution. Solutions with CICs are rarely simple, especially if you need more than 40dB of gain.

I have also seen a hard shell unit with a silicone cone on the end, maybe that would be better. I tried that and it not help my situation.

I can’t work out if it’s a common problem with CIC HA or just mine. Yours is a common problem with CICs.

Can anyone comment on the options available? Keep researching and talk with your audi.

Nelson 2010-10-26 20:55:31 UTC #3

Thanks bherring, have you given up on CIC, I’m not familiar with your model HA.

bherring1964 2010-10-27 12:46:25 UTC #4

Nelson: Consider a mini-BTE from any of the top manufacturers. There are many options. I wear an Oticon Epoq P which offers more power than most small BTEs.

Best of Luck!

hippeaux 2010-10-27 17:54:52 UTC #5

Maybe you’re thinking of the Phonak Audeo Zip. It may be out of range for you though.

Um_bongo 2010-10-28 03:32:36 UTC #6

Interton used to make the Siflex ITEs, but I don’t know what their current output is in the US.

Unitron’s fuse would also fit if you ignore that one point at 2Khz. (Assuming your ears will accomodate it).

Don 2010-10-28 14:14:59 UTC #7

I have had some trouble keeping a CIC in place but right now things are good. I have a Starkey Destiny in my left ear and it was literally falling out so they put a little foot on it that is supposed to hit the inside part of my outer ear and it works. My right ear has a Rexton Insite CIC and it was a little loose and I was getting feedback so they remade it and it is better, no feedback, but still a little loose (but doesn’t fall out).

I’m getting great sound from both of mine and my hearing is pretty bad. I like the CIC style because most of the time there is no fuss, no muss. It doesn’t interfere with glasses and seems to be less trouble than what I see with BTE. I put them in in the morning and then forget about them until evening.