CROS Hearing Aids

CROS hearing aids are designed for people with severe hearing loss or little to no usable hearing in one ear. They pick up sounds from the poorer-hearing side and transmit them to the better-hearing ear, helping you hear more clearly from both sides. If you also have hearing loss in your better ear, a BiCROS hearing aid may be a better option.

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What are CROS Hearing Aids

How Do CROS Hearing Aids Work

Best CROS Hearing Aids for Hearing Loss in One Ear

Choosing the Best CROS or BiCROS Hearing Aid

CROS vs. BiCROS Hearing Aids

CROS Hearing Aids: Pros and Cons

Price of CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids

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What are CROS Hearing Aids

CROS Hearing Aids: Hear from Both Sides Again

Living with unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness (SSD) can be frustrating. Whether you're constantly asking others to speak into your "good ear" or struggling to differentiate sounds in a crowded environment can take a toll. But HearUSA is here to help.

CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signals) hearing aids pick up sound from your weaker ear and send it to your stronger ear, giving you a fuller, more balanced hearing experience.

Don’t let one-sided hearing hold you back - Let us help you rediscover the sounds that matter most. Explore the best CROS hearing aids below and find the right solution for your needs.

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How Do CROS Hearing Aids Work

How Do Crossover Hearing Aids Work?

When sound travels to an ear that's not working properly, it's like hitting a dead end. There's nowhere for the sound to be properly processed, nor it can bend around your head to get to the other one. This creates what’s known as the head shadow effect, making it harder to hear clearly.

A CROS hearing aid solves this problem. A microphone and transmitter in your non-hearing ear capture sound and wirelessly send it to the hearing aid in your stronger ear. This allows you to hear from both sides, creating a more natural and balanced listening experience.

Widex Cros and Bicros solution for deafness or partly deafness on one ear

Best CROS Hearing Aids for Hearing Loss in One Ear

Signia Pure Charge&Go IX with CROS IX

Ideal for one-sided deafness. It wirelessly transmits sound from the non-hearing side to the hearing ear, ensuring balanced, natural listening even in noisy environments.

Rexton BiCore R-Li with CROS BiCore R-Li

Durable rechargeable RIC with advanced BiCore processing that improves speech clarity and directionality. Perfect for active users needing reliable performance and seamless sound delivery across both sides.

Widex Magnify mRIC R D

A premium single-ear solution delivering Widex’s natural sound philosophy and exceptional speech understanding. Best for users sensitive to artificial sound and prioritizing comfort and pure audio clarity.

Choosing the Best CROS or BiCROS Hearing Aid

Best CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids in 2026

The best CROS or BiCROS hearing aid depends on your type of hearing loss, listening needs, lifestyle, and personal preferences. CROS systems are generally designed for people with little or no usable hearing in one ear and better hearing in the other, while BiCROS systems may be recommended when there is also hearing loss in the better-hearing ear.

At HearUSA, our hearing care professionals can help determine which solution is right for you based on your hearing test and individual needs. Some of the leading CROS hearing aid options available today include solutions from Signia, Rexton and Widex.

Are CROS Hearing Aids For Me?

There are two scenarios for which CROS hearing aids are suitable. If you have severe to profound hearing loss in one ear and the other functions well, you're a great candidate. BiCROS hearing aids are also a great option if you have significant hearing loss in one ear and mild to moderate hearing loss in the other.

Your Hearing Care Professional can help you determine which option is suitable for you.

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CROS vs. BiCROS Hearing Aids

CROS vs. BiCROS Hearing Aids: What's the Difference?

CROS Hearing Aids

BiCROS Hearing Aids

Better ear

Normal or near-normal hearing

Also has hearing loss

Poorer ear

Severe/profound or unaidable hearing loss

What happens to sound?

Sound from the poorer side is routed to the better ear

Sound is routed to the better ear and amplified

Best suited for

Single-sided deafness with good hearing in the other ear

Asymmetric hearing loss where both ears are affected

CROS Hearing Aids: Pros and Cons

What are the Pros & Cons of CROS Over Hearing Aids?

Here are the most common CROS hearing aids pros and cons:

Pros

Increased awareness of your surroundings
Better communication
No need to turn your head to hear
Reduced social isolation due to hearing issues

Cons

A sound overload due to "double hearing" in one ear
Trouble identifying sound location (known as localization)
Time needed to get used to this "new" kind of hearing

Price of CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids

How Much Do CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids Cost?

The cost of CROS and BiCROS hearing aids varies depending on the brand, technology level, features, and hearing care services included. Your insurance coverage may also affect how much you pay out of pocket.

Explore our hearing aid prices to learn more about costs, financing options, and what to expect when choosing a hearing aid.

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CROS Hearing Aids: FAQ

How much do CROS hearing aids cost?

What is the difference between CROS and BiCROS hearing aids?

The difference between CROS and BiCROS depends on the degree of hearing loss. For CROS, the hearing aid on your non-hearing side contains a transmitter and microphone, but no speaker. It transmits the sound to your hearing ear and is amplified with a speaker. BiCROS, or bilateral microphones with contralateral routing of signals, means the receiving ear hearing aid is also programmed to address the hearing loss in that ear.

What brands make CROS hearing aids?

You can find CROS hearing aids from brands such as Widex and Signia.

Are CROS hearing aids rechargeable?

Yes, there are rechargeable options for CROS hearing aids.

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