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iBstone AuraLink vs Olive Union 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
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Speech in quiet
iBstone AuraLink2.2
Olive Union Max2.4
Speech in noise
iBstone AuraLink-0.1
Olive Union Max-0.3
Own voice
iBstone AuraLink2.7
Olive Union Max1.6
Feedback handling
iBstone AuraLink5.0
Olive Union Max5.0
Music streaming
iBstone AuraLink3.6
Olive Union Max4.0
Overall fit score
iBstone AuraLink3.3
Olive Union Max3.2
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
iBstone AuraLinkOlive Union Max
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingFoam tip
ReceiverDefault
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramOutdoor (Noisy)
Listening ProgramRestaurant
Volume SettingLeft 15%; Right 25%
Volume Setting60% (6/10)
Software Version1.0.5
Software Versionvm3016d153
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsMulti-band equalizer adjusted, Directionality set to "Front", Noise setting at maximum "3", Feedback cancellation "On", Other settings at manufacturer defaults.
NotesInitial and Tuned fits identical as subsequent setting changes maintained or degraded performance
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