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Hear.com Horizon Go IX vs JLab Hear OTC
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
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Speech in noise
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Own voice
Hear.com Horizon Go IX1.8
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Feedback handling
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.4
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Music streaming
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Audio scenes
Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)
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Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Hear.com Horizon Go IXJLab Hear OTC
Ear CouplingSleeve Closed
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Receiver119/16
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Software VersionSoftware v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
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
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.