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Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE vs Sontro Soundwave
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
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Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE4.0
Sontro Soundwave3.1
Speech in noise
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE1.3
Sontro Soundwave1.2
Own voice
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE3.4
Sontro Soundwave3.6
Feedback handling
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE4.2
Sontro Soundwave2.5
Music streaming
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE2.6
Sontro Soundwave0.0
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIESontro Soundwave
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverMedium-power
Receiver–
Fitting FormulaAudiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Fitting Formula–
Listening ProgramAll-Around (Automatic)
Listening Program–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting–
Software VersionSoftware 2.1.305.0
Device Firmware v10.21.2.1
Software Version–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustments–
Notesn/a
Notes–