
Both analog and digital hearing aids are available at Appalachian Audiology. Many long-time users of amplification do not wish to convert to digital technology.
Several reputable hearing aid manufacturers continue to make available analog devices. The costs of these hearing aids are typically slightly less than digital hearing aids. Check with the audiologist for more information.
Hearing aid differences vary and include "no-whistle" programming of the instruments to significantly reduce or eliminate feedback, streaming the volume of the television and cell phone directly to the aids, a tinnitus treatment program to help people who suffer from this condition, and directional microphones that turn to the source of speech from any direction.
Digital aids are quieter, have a wider frequency response, and are almost universally judged to be clearer.