We often asked ourselves why hearing machines are coil shaped. Do you know why? Here is a simply theory why. The spiral shape is vital for the ears sensitivity. Particularly in low frequencies. It is due to the fact that the sound will make itself comfortable for a person to hear when it filters itself while going on the coil than hearing the raw sound directly that may damage the ears more.
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