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Hear.com Horizon Go IX vs iBstone AuraLink
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.0
iBstone AuraLink2.2
Speech in noise
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
iBstone AuraLink-0.1
Own voice
Hear.com Horizon Go IX1.8
iBstone AuraLink2.7
Feedback handling
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.4
iBstone AuraLink5.0
Music streaming
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
iBstone AuraLink3.6
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Hear.com Horizon Go IXiBstone AuraLink
Ear CouplingSleeve Closed
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Receiver119/16
ReceiverDefault
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Listening ProgramOutdoor (Noisy)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume SettingLeft 15%; Right 25%
Software VersionSoftware v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Software Version1.0.5
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Notesn/a
NotesInitial and Tuned fits identical as subsequent setting changes maintained or degraded performance