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Yeasound RIC800 Expert Review
Our independent lab tested the Yeasound RIC800 using precision manikin measurements and standardized protocols. This review presents our complete findings for this behind-the-ear OTC hearing aid, including amplification accuracy, speech clarity metrics, and streaming performance.
Dr. Steve Taddei, Au.D. — Lab Director & Reviewer
Dr. Abram Bailey, Au.D. — Fact Checker / Editor
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Lab Assessment
Our Verdict on the Yeasound RIC800
The verdict card below summarizes our overall assessment of the Yeasound RIC800 based on comprehensive lab testing. You will find the SoundScore, letter grade, category ranking, and key observations from our measurement sessions.
The Yeasound RIC800 delivers strong speech clarity and excellent feedback handling at a mid-tier price, ideal for budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable performance.
Top 2% of OTC Hearing Aid- Excellent feedback handling5.0/5
- Strong speech in quiet4.4/5, +1.6 vs category
- Impressive music streaming4.3/5, +2.4 vs category
- Own voice quality below category average2.1/5
- Speech in noise only mixed despite category lead2.4/5
Yeasound RIC800 Score Breakdown
Our lab evaluates every hearing aid across five measured categories: speech clarity in quiet, speech understanding in noise, music streaming quality, feedback management, and own-voice naturalness. The score card below displays how the Yeasound RIC800 performed on each metric.
How clearly speech comes through in calm, one-on-one surroundings.
Speech understanding against loud background noise — the toughest everyday test.
How natural your own voice sounds while wearing the aids, without a boomy, plugged-up quality.
Sound quality of music streamed to the hearing aids over Bluetooth.
Resistance to the whistling and squealing caused by acoustic feedback.
Scores use HearAdvisor’s public scoring scale and are based on measurements from our acoustic test chamber.
Fit Conditions
Yeasound RIC800 Test Configurations
We measured the Yeasound RIC800 in both Initial and Tuned fit conditions. The summaries below describe how this behind-the-ear device performed under each configuration during our standardized testing protocols.
Out of the box with a closed vented dome and medium-power receiver, the Yeasound RIC800 achieves a normalized Initial Score of 4.8/5. Speech in quiet is strong at 4.4/5, well above the category average. Speech in noise scores 2.4/5—above average for the category but only mixed in absolute terms. Music streaming impresses at 4.3/5, and feedback handling is excellent at 5.0/5. Own-voice comfort is the weaker area at 2.1/5, falling below the category average. The initial fit delivers strong overall performance with minimal setup required.
What is HearAdvisor's Initial Fit?
The Initial Fit approximates the most likely settings and eartips for a typical moderate hearing loss. Results are measured across the same 72 acoustic scenes in our custom-built lab, then scored on a 5-star scale using an auditory model.
Amplification Data
Yeasound RIC800 Insertion Gain Measurements
The graph below shows real-ear insertion gain measured on our test manikin for the Yeasound RIC800. These curves indicate how closely the device matches prescriptive amplification targets across the frequency range.
Audio Samples
Hear the Yeasound RIC800 in Our Lab Recordings
We captured audio through the Yeasound RIC800 using our acoustic manikin in controlled test conditions. Compare these recordings against the unaided reference to evaluate how the device processes speech and environmental sounds.
Test Documentation
Yeasound RIC800 Lab Configuration Notes
The notes below document our testing setup for the Yeasound RIC800, including software versions, fitting parameters, and measurement conditions. This information provides transparency into how we conducted our evaluation.
Initial Fitting | Tuned Fitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Coupling | Closed Vented Dome | Closed Vented Dome |
| Receiver | Medium-power | Medium-power |
| Fitting Formula | Proprietary manufacturer default | Proprietary manufacturer default |
| Listening Program | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| Volume Setting | 60% volume | 60% volume |
| Software Version | Firmware v158.1.0.50 | Firmware v158.1.0.50 |
| Tuning Adjustments | Hearing Type at "High-frequency Sound Enhancement", Other settings at manufacturer default | Tuned settings matched the Initial Fit due to no more beneficial adjustments |
