Hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Signia Silk Charge&Go IX

The Hear.com Horizon Go IX is a premium behind-the-ear prescription hearing aid released in 2024, priced at $6,500. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earns an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.2/5, ranking #14 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. This device demonstrates strong speech performance in our testing. Speech in quiet scores a strong 4.0/5, sitting 0.57 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance is particularly notable at 0.57 points above average, though the absolute score of 2.7/5 reflects the inherent difficulty of understanding speech in challenging acoustic environments. Feedback handling scores a strong 4.4/5 in absolute terms, though this falls 0.31 points below the category average. Own-voice comfort presents a notable limitation, scoring 1.8/5—a low absolute score that also sits 0.95 points below the category average. Users who are sensitive to how their own voice sounds may want to discuss this with their hearing care provider. Music streaming performance is mixed at 2.7/5, essentially matching the category average. The Horizon Go IX has received HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. However, shoppers in this premium price tier should note that several competitors offer higher overall scores, including the Oticon Intent (4.75/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5). Those seeking similar sound quality at a lower price point may want to consider alternatives like the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco, which scores 4.51/5.

The Signia Silk Charge&Go IX is a premium prescription hearing aid in the invisible-in-ear style, currently available at $3,298. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned a B grade with a SoundScore of 3.7/5, ranking #25 of 36 prescription hearing aids tested. This device demonstrates notable strengths in speech intelligibility. Speech in quiet scored an excellent 4.5/5, measuring 1.07 points above the category average. Speech in noise also exceeded the category average by 1.05 points, though at 2.6/5 the absolute performance remains mixed. Feedback handling is strong at 4.3/5, providing stable performance during typical daily activities. The Silk Charge&Go IX shows significant limitations in two areas. Own-voice comfort scored 1.5/5, falling 1.25 points below the category average—a consideration for users sensitive to how their own voice sounds. Music streaming scored 0.0/5, measuring 2.64 points below the category average, making this device unsuitable for users who prioritize audio streaming quality. Professional tuning improved overall performance from a normalized Initial Score of 3.5/5 to a Tuned Score of 4.2/5. At this price point, several competitors in the same range—including the Oticon Intent (4.75/5) and Phonak Sphere Infinio (4.65/5)—achieved higher overall scores. The Silk Charge&Go IX may appeal to users prioritizing maximum discretion and speech clarity who don't require streaming functionality.