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Product Comparison
JLab Hear OTC vs Sontro Soundwave
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
Sontro Soundwave3.1
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Sontro Soundwave1.2
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Sontro Soundwave3.6
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Sontro Soundwave2.5
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Sontro Soundwave0.0
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 OTCSontro Soundwave
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.
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