Hearing Aids
in Falmouth, ME
We believe every patient deserves personalized hearing care based on their specific hearing loss and their individual needs. That’s why we carry devices from all the major hearing aid brands. We will customize our recommendations to you, so you can hear and communicate your best again. Whether you are looking for Bluetooth hearing aids or a device that is completely rechargeable, we have an option for you.
Style of
Hearing Aids
At Southern Maine Hearing, we carry all styles of hearing aids for sale, including the following:
Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)
RIC hearing aids are reliable and convenient. These have a lightweight feel to them and a flexible fit.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
BTE hearing aids put you in control with customizable fit options, wireless connectivity, and easy volume control.
Completely-in-Canal (CIC)
CIC hearing aids are sleek and subtle. This technology is molded to the unique contours of your ear for a superior fit that offers a natural look and hearing experience.
In-the-Canal (ITC)
ITC hearing aids are discreet and have a glasses-friendly fit with external controls.
In-the-Ear (ITE)
ITE hearing aids are custom molded for you. They are powerful and comfortable, allowing for all-day use.
Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)
IIC hearing aids are the smallest hearing instrument available. These are for people who want ultimate discretion while benefiting from the natural acoustics of the external ear.
Open BTE
Open BTE are behind-the-ear devices that have an open fit. This type of hearing aid provides amplification via a small tube inserted into the ear canal.
How Hearing Aids Work
We believe every patient deserves personalized hearing care based on their specific hearing loss and their individual needs. That’s why we carry devices from all the major hearing aid brands. We will customize our recommendations to you, so you can hear and communicate your best again. Whether you are looking for Bluetooth hearing aids or a device that is completely rechargeable, we have an option for you.
How hearing aids work is broken down into a few steps:
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The microphones pick up sounds.
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Sounds are then analyzed by the processing chip.
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Processed sounds are sent to the amplifier.
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Amplified sounds are sent to the loudspeaker.
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Sounds are transmitted by the loudspeaker into the inner ear, via tubing in an earmold in the ear canal, or via a thin wire to a receiver in the ear.
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In the inner ear, sounds are transformed in electrical impulses.
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Impulses are picked up by the brain where they are processed.
Featured Technology
Oticon Real™
Your Hearing Matters
Sounds like laughing, a cheering crowd, or even a simple conversation with a loved one helps shape our lives, adding richness to all our experiences. They keep us connected to each other, and aware of what’s going on around us. When your brain lacks access to the real sounds of life due to hearing loss, it’s forced to work harder to fill in the gaps, which can lead to missing out.
Now you can get back the real sounds of life – precise and balanced – with Oticon Real™. Oticon Real™ gives you access to the full sound scene, so you can stay aware, engaged, and at your best whether you’re at work, dining with friends, or enjoying outdoor activities. By focusing on supporting the brain’s natural ability to process sounds around us, Oticon Real™ provides a richer sound experience*.
- Technology that supports how the brain naturally processes sounds
- Better access to the full sound scene
- Increased awareness, engagement, and focus in the real world
*O’Sullivan, J., et al. (2019); Hausfeld, L., et al. (2018); Puvvada, K. C. & Simon, J. Z. (2017)
Phonak
Audéo Lumity
Introducing Audéo Lumity, featuring unique Phonak SmartSpeechTM Technology for improved speech understanding. Fully immerse yourself in conversations around you and enjoy easier hearing in many situations.* SmartSpeechTM Technology is a unique collection of features, designed to deliver the benefits of improved speech understanding and reduced listening in various listening environments.
With Phonak Lumity, you can connect with the world around you. Lumity is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, TVs, Roger devices, and wireless accessories. This hearing aid comes in a rechargeable choice, a variety of styles, colors, and a waterproof option. Give your hearing a boost with Phonak Audéo Lumity.
*Appleton, J. (2020) AutoSense OS 4.0 – significantly less listening effort and preferred forspeech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News retrieved fromwww.phonakpro.com/evidence, accessed August 2022.
Signia AX
We are excited to offer the newest hearing aid technology from Signia: The Signia AX. The Signia AX will change the way you hear the world by using augmented hearing technology. With a revolutionary split processing chip, the Signia AX uses two independent processors to help you hear better, even in the most complex listening environments. Sounds will be crisper and clearer while background noise is kept in the background, so you can hear the conversation even better than before.
Smartphone Pairing
Below are step by step instructions on how to pair Oticon hearing aids to both Apple and Android.
Pairing with Apple
For Pairing iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod® with your Oticon 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® enabled hearing aids:
- Begin by putting your hearing aids into pairing mode by turning your hearing aids off and back on. (Do this by placing your hearing aids in the charger for 5 seconds and then removing and placing them next to your phone or smart device.)
- On your device go to: Settings>Accessibility>Hearing Device.
- Your device will search for your hearing aids; once discovered, your hearing aids will appear on the screen as well as your name or initials.
- Tap on the Made for iPhone® (MFi) hearing devices that appear.
- Choose ‘Pair‘ for each hearing aid.
Pairing with Android
For the best functionality, we recommend pairing all Android phones through the Oticon ON app. The Oticon ON app can be downloaded through the Google Play Store.
- Begin by opening the OTICON ON App.
- Follow the directions on how to connect to your hearing aids:
- Turn your hearing aids off and back on to put them into pairing mode.
- Your hearing aids should appear on the screen.
- Follow the prompts on the screen to connect.
For Direct Audio Streaming from Android Devices, please note the following:
For a complete list of ASHA compatible Android devices and Oticon hearing aids that allow direct streaming from ASHA compatible Android devices, please visit www.oticon.com/support/compatibility. Oticon Opn S™, Opn™, Opn Play™, Xceed, Xceed Play, Ruby and Siya hearing aids require ConnectClip to stream phone calls and media audio from Android devices to your hearing aids.
Office Location
251 U.S. Route 1
Falmouth, ME 04105
Falmouth Shopping Center/Shaw's Plaza
Look for the purple awning!
- (207) 781-7200
- (207) 781-7203
Mon - Fri: 9:00AM- 4:30PM
Sat - Sun: CLOSED
