Summary
The Hear.com Horizon Go IX is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses with an unknown type of batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of A and sits in the top 45% of devices in the prescription category and in the top 30% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Hear.com Horizon Go IX performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Hear.com Horizon Go IX was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Hear.com Horizon Go IX performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Hear.com Horizon Go IX was above average.
State-of-the-art Acoustic Laboratory
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Score
A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.1
Tuned Score
4.3
Expert
Choice
Choice
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Graph
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Lab recordings
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Sleeve Closed
Tuned Fitting
Sleeve Closed
Receiver
Initial Fitting
119/16
Tuned Fitting
119/16
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
NAL-NL2
Tuned Fitting
NAL-NL2
Program
Initial Fitting
Universal (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
Universal (Automatic)
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
Manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Adjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Software v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Tuned Fitting
Software v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Notes
Initial Fitting
n/a
Tuned Fitting
n/a
Specs
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