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Product Comparison
JLab Hear OTC vs Signia Pure C&G BCT 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
Speech in quiet
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Signia Pure C&G BCT IX4.1
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Signia Pure C&G BCT IX2.6
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Signia Pure C&G BCT IX3.8
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Signia Pure C&G BCT IX4.2
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Signia Pure C&G BCT IX2.7
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 Pure C&G BCT IX
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver110/46
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 VersionSoftware v9.13.0.281, SiFit v9.13.0.1189
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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