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JLab Hear OTC vs Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE
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
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE4.0
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE1.3
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE3.4
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE4.2
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE2.6
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 OTCResound Vivia 9 60S microRIE
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaAudiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening ProgramAll-Around (Automatic)
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Software VersionSoftware 2.1.305.0
Device Firmware v10.21.2.1
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
Notesn/a
