Sony CRE-E10
Sony CRE-E10
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Sony CRE-E10
Expert
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Sony CRE-E10 Expert Review

Released 
2023
Mid-Priced OTC
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Summary
The Sony CRE-E10 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that fits in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of A and sits in the top 5% of devices in the OTC category and in the top 5% of all devices tested.
Initial fit results
Tuned fit results
In the initial fit condition, the Sony CRE-E10 performed well above average on speech in quiet, well above average on speech in noise, well below 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 Sony CRE-E10 was well above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Sony CRE-E10 performed above average on speech in quiet, well above average on speech in noise, well below average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Sony CRE-E10 was well above average.
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Score
Initial
Tuned
A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
5.0
Tuned Score
5.0
Expert
Choice
Initial
Tuned
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
4.4
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
1.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
4.3
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4.2
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
3.9
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
4.5
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
1.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
4.5
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
4
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
3.4
Top score
5.0
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Lab recordings
Quiet
Noise
Streamed music
No hearing aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/office_2tv2_open-ear_normal.mp4
With hearing aids (initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-e10--speech-in-quiet--initial.m4a
With hearing aids (tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-e10--speech-in-quiet--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/cafe-1_2tv1_open-ear_normal.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-e10--speech-in-noise--initial.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-e10--speech-in-noise--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/countryrock_ref-3.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-e10--music-streaming--initial.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-e10--music-streaming--tuned.m4a
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!
Sony CRE-E10
Specs
Visible in Ear
Visible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free