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JLab Hear OTC vs Signia Active Mini IX
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
Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Speech in quiet
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Signia Active Mini IX4.2
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Signia Active Mini IX2.9
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Signia Active Mini IX3.2
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Signia Active Mini IX2.5
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Signia Active Mini IX3.6
Overall fit score
JLab Hear OTC3.6
Signia Active Mini IX4.5
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 OTCSignia Active Mini IX
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaIXFit (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening ProgramUniversal (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 Versionv25.7.1142.3
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
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