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Nuheara IQBuds Max 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
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.0
Signia Active Mini IX4.2
Speech in noise
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.0
Signia Active Mini IX2.9
Own voice
Nuheara IQBuds Max2.2
Signia Active Mini IX3.2
Feedback handling
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.4
Signia Active Mini IX2.5
Music streaming
Nuheara IQBuds Max4.3
Signia Active Mini IX3.6
Overall fit score
Nuheara IQBuds Max3.9
Signia Active Mini IX4.5
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Nuheara IQBuds MaxSignia Active Mini IX
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
Receiver–
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting Formula–
Fitting FormulaIXFit (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening Program–
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Volume Setting–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version–
Software Versionv25.7.1142.3
Tuning Adjustments–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults