RIC hearing aids, also referred to as receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aids are the most popular style of current hearing aid users and offer some of the most programming flexibility for audiologist.  RIC hearing aids are especially good for patients who have normal hearing in some pitches (usually low pitches or bass notes) and any degree of hearing impairment in other pitch ranges (usually higher pitches or sharp notes).  The receiver (speaker) of a RIC hearing aid rests comfortably in the ear canal of the patient. The receiver can be coupled to soft-tipped domes or even custom earmolds, depending on severity of hearing and individual ear anatomy.  These devices can easily connect to smartphones for easy hands-free phone calls and media streaming. The can also house a Telecoil (T-Coil) and connect other hearing aid accessories as well. RIC hearing aids are currently the only style of hearing aid with rechargeable batteries.