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iBstone AuraLink vs Sony CRE-C20

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
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iBstoneSoundGrade B

iBstone AuraLink

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
iBstone AuraLink2.2
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
iBstone AuraLink-0.1
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
iBstone AuraLink2.7
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
iBstone AuraLink5.0
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
iBstone AuraLink3.6
Sony CRE-C200.0

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

iBstone AuraLinkSony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverDefault
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramOutdoor (Noisy)
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume SettingLeft 15%; Right 25%
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software Version1.0.5
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesInitial and Tuned fits identical as subsequent setting changes maintained or degraded performance
Notesn/a