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Hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Nuheara IQBuds Max
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
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Speech in noise
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Own voice
Hear.com Horizon Go IX1.8
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Feedback handling
Hear.com Horizon Go IX4.4
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Music streaming
Hear.com Horizon Go IX2.7
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Hear.com Horizon Go IXNuheara IQBuds Max
Ear CouplingSleeve Closed
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Receiver119/16
Receiver–
Fitting FormulaNAL-NL2
Fitting Formula–
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Listening Program–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting–
Software VersionSoftware v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Software Version–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustments–
Notesn/a
Notes–