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Product Comparison

JLab Hear OTC vs JVC EH-Z1500

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
JLab Hear OTC Hero
JLabSoundGrade B

JLab Hear OTC

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

JVC EH-Z1500 Hero
JVCSoundGrade B

JVC EH-Z1500

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
JLab Hear OTC2.7
JVC EH-Z15004.7
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
JVC EH-Z15002.9
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
JVC EH-Z15002.4
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
JVC EH-Z15003.8
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
JVC EH-Z15000.0

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

JLab Hear OTCJVC EH-Z1500
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formula
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening Program
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Volume Setting
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Software Version
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning Adjustments
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
Notes