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Otofonix Encore Expert Review
Released
2018
Budget Rx
Summary
The Otofonix Encore is a budget Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses disposable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of D and sits in the bottom 5% of devices in the prescription category and in the bottom 5% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Otofonix Encore performed well below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Otofonix Encore was well below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Otofonix Encore performed well below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, well below average on occlusion results, and well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Otofonix Encore was well below average.
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Score
D
SoundGrade
Initial Score
1.8
Tuned Score
1.4
Expert
Choice
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
best
Top score
5.0
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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!
Specs
Behind Ear
Disposable Batteries
