BTE instruments have a plastic casing that rests behind the ear and houses the device's technology. A clear plastic tube then directs amplified sound into an earmold inside the ear canal.

• Easiest to adjust and maintain
• Appropriate for most types of hearing loss and ages
• Secure fit with minimal sound passageway obstruction
• Often the most durable type of hearing device
• Offers greater amplification compared to smaller, in-the-ear instruments
• Available as an Open Fit Solution for the most comfortable fit