Summary
The Starkey Edge AI RIC is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of A and sits in the bottom 45% of devices in the prescription category and in the top 35% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Starkey Edge AI RIC performed below average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Starkey Edge AI RIC was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Starkey Edge AI RIC performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Starkey Edge AI RIC was above average.
State-of-the-art Acoustic Laboratory
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Score
A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.8
Tuned Score
4.5
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
Closed Dome
Tuned Fitting
Closed Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Medium-power
Tuned Fitting
Medium-power
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
e-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Tuned Fitting
e-STAT 2.0 (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Program
Initial Fitting
Personal (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
Personal (Automatic)
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Patient Experience Level set at "3 Experienced", 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
Unknown
Tuned Fitting
Unknown
Notes
Initial Fitting
n/a
Tuned Fitting
n/a
Specs
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
