Lyric Hearing Aids FAQs

To try Lyric hearing aids, you need to visit a Certified Lyric Provider. Please call your local centre to find out more about a 30 day risk free trial. Lyric can be placed in your ear during a routine hearing appointment, so you can experience the benefits of an invisible device with clear natural sound on the same day.

At a Lyric hearing aid assessment, one of our Lyric trained audiologists will assess your hearing loss, ear size and shape, along with your lifestyle and any medical conditions. This assessment will determine whether Lyric is suitable for you.

The initial assessment fee for Lyric hearing aids is £85 and takes up to 90 minutes. If your ears are suitable for Lyric, they will be fitted the same day for a 30-day risk-free trial. We are confident that once fitted with Lyric you will not want to return to a conventional hearing aid.

Lyric hearing aids do not require a medical procedure. Lyric is placed in the ear canal and fully programmed by Lyric trained hearing audiologists.

Lyric hearing aids do not require a medical procedure. Lyric is placed in the ear canal and fully programmed by Lyric trained hearing audiologists and must be removed by a fully trained audiologist.

Each Lyric device lasts for months at a time. However, duration of battery life varies by patient and is subject to individual ear conditions.

Lyric hearing aids are comfortable to wear, as they are made from a soft biocompatible material designed to contour to the ear canal. It ensures natural ventilation with a comfortable and stable placement.

Yes you can use headphones with Lyric hearing aids. This is one of the benefits of Lyric as you can continue to use external headphones and external hearing protection, including standard iPod earphones, with no issues at all.

We don’t recommend the use of inserted headsets or earplugs, as they may dislodge the device. Check with us if you are not sure.

Yes, you can use any type of phone with Lyric hearing aids. This is because Lyric is inserted deep in the ear canal so it can be worn whilst talking on a mobile or phone. In fact, the beauty of Lyric is that it can be worn during most daily activities, including sleeping, showering and exercising.

Lyric hearing aids can be worn in the shower or during water activities where the head is not fully submerged under water. Please note that Lyric is water resistant, not waterproof.

Custom made swim moulds can be worn successfully with Lyric. However, underwater swimming and diving are not recommended. If you are a regular swimmer, speak to us about protecting your devices during water activities.

Yes, it is perfectly safe to fly on a plane whilst wearing Lyric hearing aids.

No, Lyric hearing aids won’t set off metal detectors – the metal components in Lyric are too small.

Lyric hearing aids must be removed before you have an MRI but are fine to wear during an X-ray or CT scan. However, in all cases we recommend that you inform the physician and/or technician about the Lyric device beforehand.

Lyric hearing aids are sold on a yearly subscription basis, due to the device being replaced with a new one at regular intervals throughout the year. Please contact us for more details of Lyric subscription costs.

A subscription covers one year of Lyric hearing, which includes all appointments and replacement Lyric devices. With Lyric, there are no repairs or battery replacements and you will receive new technology updates as they become available. When you need a new Lyric, just visit us for a replacement device. These visits typically take around 15 minutes.

If you are travelling and need help with your Lyric, you can visit any Certified Lyric Provider in countries where Lyric is available. However, this is not covered by your subscription and the provider may charge a fee for their services.