
Summary
With the initial open dome coupling, the BlaidsX Neuro scored 1.85 out of 5 on overall fit performance. Speech in quiet (2.20) and speech in noise (0.60) both fell below category averages, indicating limited audibility benefit out of the box. The open dome configuration did excel in own-voice comfort with a score of 4.20, meaning users are unlikely to experience the "talking in a barrel" occlusion effect. However, feedback handling was well below average at 2.50, and music streaming was not available. This initial configuration prioritizes comfort over speech clarity.
The tuned fit using a tulip dome showed minimal overall improvement, with the fit score rising only 0.02 points to 1.87. Speech scores improved marginally (quiet: 2.40, noise: 0.70) but remained below average. The most dramatic change was in feedback handling, which jumped to a perfect 5.00—well above the category average. This improvement came with a significant tradeoff: own-voice comfort dropped from 4.20 to 1.70 as the more occluding tulip dome increased the occlusion effect. Users sensitive to their own voice may find this configuration uncomfortable.
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