Hearing loss is the total or partial loss of hearing ability in one or both ears. It affects approximately 4.6 million Spaniards according to the INE (National Institute of Statistics) — around 10% of the population — and more than 25% of those over 60 according to the WHO. It is classified into four types […]
The four main types of hearing aids are: RIC (receiver-in-canal), the most recommended for most cases; BTE (behind-the-ear), the most powerful and suitable for severe hearing loss; ITE (in-the-canal), discreet and custom-fitted to the ear canal; and invisible (CIC/IIC), virtually undetectable but only suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss. The choice depends on your level of hearing loss.
The price of a hearing aid in Mallorca ranges from €1,100 to €4,500 per unit, depending on the technology level, brand, and style. For moderate hearing loss, the most common range is €1,800-€3,000 per hearing aid. Pairs (two hearing aids) receive discounts compared to the individual price. The price always includes professional fitting, follow-up appointments, and more.
The seven clearest signs that you probably need a hearing aid are: you ask people to repeat themselves in conversations, you turn the TV volume up louder than your family, you have trouble following groups of people, you can hear but not understand words, you experience ringing in your ears (tinnitus), you avoid social gatherings, and you are over 60 without having had a hearing aid.
Invisible hearing aids in Mallorca are custom-made hearing devices that are placed deep within the ear canal and are virtually undetectable from the outside. The two main models are CIC (Completely-In-Canal) and IIC (Invisible-In-Canal), suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss. Invisible hearing aids are the smallest step in the family […]
Fitting a hearing aid in Palma is a 4- to 6-week process that goes beyond simply buying the device: it includes a hearing test, model recommendation, personalized programming, a real-life trial in your daily life, and adjustments over several weeks until the result is optimal. At Sentim, the entire fitting process is included […]
Free audiometry in Palma de Sentim is a comprehensive professional hearing test that lasts approximately 45 minutes, free of charge and without obligation. It includes otoscopy, pure-tone and speech audiometry in a soundproof booth, and delivery of the audiogram on paper. It's the first step in determining if you need a hearing aid, and if so, what type, and in receiving a recommendation for the best hearing aid.
Sentim is an independent hearing center in the heart of Palma, on San Miguel Street, with over 20 years of experience serving people with hearing loss in Mallorca. We offer free comprehensive audiometry, recommend the hearing aid that best suits your needs, and let you try it out with no obligation for as long as you need it.
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