Sony CRE-C20
Sony CRE-C20
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Sony CRE-C20
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Sony CRE-C20 Expert Review

Released 
2024
Mid-Priced OTC
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Summary
The Sony CRE-C20 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that fits invisibly in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the top 40% of devices in the OTC category and in the top 50% of all devices tested.
Initial fit results
Tuned fit results
In the initial fit condition, the Sony CRE-C20 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Sony CRE-C20 was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Sony CRE-C20 performed well above average on speech in quiet, well above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Sony CRE-C20 was above average.
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Score
Initial
Tuned
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.5
Tuned Score
4.5
Expert
Choice
Initial
Tuned
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
2.9
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
2.9
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
1.5
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
0
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

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

best
4.5
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
4.7
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
2.9
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
3.2
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
0
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
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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-c20--speech-in-quiet--initial.m4a
With hearing aids (tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-c20--speech-in-quiet--tuned.m4a
With hearing aids (tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-c20--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-c20--speech-in-noise--initial.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-c20--speech-in-noise--tuned.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/sony-cre-c20--speech-in-noise--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/countryrock_ref-3.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
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-C20
Specs
Invisible in Ear
Invisible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries