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Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE vs Sony CRE-C20
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
Sony CRE-C204.7
Speech in noise
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE1.3
Sony CRE-C203.2
Own voice
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE3.4
Sony CRE-C202.9
Feedback handling
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE4.2
Sony CRE-C203.9
Music streaming
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE2.6
Sony CRE-C200.0
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIESony CRE-C20
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverMedium-power
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaAudiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramAll-Around (Automatic)
Listening ProgramDefault
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Software VersionSoftware 2.1.305.0
Device Firmware v10.21.2.1
Software VersionFirmware v3.1.0.15005
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
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
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