RIC wire-length

4 replies316 viewsLast reply Mar 9, 2026

Mar 3, 2026

Hi, I’m new to and trying out some Signia Stylettos. I’ve had some trouble with the receivers slipping out of the ear, especially on the left side. My hearing loss should allow for open domes but it feels like they’re just floating loose in my ear canal. It doesn’t feel like the shape of the wire would allow for them to sit deeper. Tulips feel like a better fit but the occlusion is not ideal. Now I’ve started wondering if the slippages may be connected with the wire length. Is the wire perhaps a bit long? It doesn’t run sheer to the ear and enter at the top of the canal as I’ve seen in photos, but rather hangs down a bit and enters lower. I wonder whether this might also affect feedback? I’ve included a photo. Wire length is 2m. Thoughts? (The aid isn’t very low behind my ear although it may look that way because the stylettos are so looong!)

Raudrive

Texas Hill Country

Mar 3, 2026

My thoughts are the aid should sit a bit more on top of the ear for best localization. One size shorter receiver length would do that.

Also, looking at your you are getting close to needing molds, power domes or maybe vented domes but not open domes. The domes should not be loose in your ears. A snug but comfortable fit is best. The little kick stands can be helpful to keep the domes in place as well.

OcramSagev

San Francisco

Mar 4, 2026Edited

They are not long IMHO. The Stylettos ( like the SmartRIC) sit different.

If the tulips are not working, try the vented sleeves. I’ve tried both and the sleeves gave me less occlusion than the tulips and were super comfortable .

Or , if the is willing to try cross-brands: the Oticon Openbass or the Widex Open Round . You are in the moderate range which means you have plenty of options .

SallyintheskyAuthor

Mar 4, 2026

Thanks, my main concern is if they’re low on the front rather than behind, where they enter the ear, since they don’t go in sheer with the top of the ear canal. Here’s a video about correct fitting and I don’t think I have that.