Summary
The Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the bottom 35% of devices in the prescription category and in the top 40% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE performed above average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE performed above average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, well above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE was above average.
State-of-the-art Acoustic Laboratory
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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.9
Tuned Score
4.1
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
Tulip Dome
Tuned Fitting
Tulip Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Medium-power
Tuned Fitting
Medium-power
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Audiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Tuned Fitting
Audiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Program
Initial Fitting
All-Around (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
All-Around (Automatic)
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % 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 v2.1.305.0, Firmware v10.21.2.1
Tuned Fitting
Software: 2.1.305.0 Device Firmware: 10.21.2.1
Notes
Initial Fitting
n/a
Tuned Fitting
n/a
Specs
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
