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Product Comparison
JLab Hear OTC vs Sony CRE-C20
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
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Sony CRE-C200.0
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 OTCSony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Tuning AdjustmentsOn-ear assessment performed, Loudness match set at +1 to balance devices binaurally, Sound balance set to +4 More Sharp, Fine tuning performed and left at "Solution 05", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.
Notesn/a