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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.

Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE Hero
ResoundSoundGrade B

Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Sony CRE-C20 Hero
SonySoundGrade B

Sony CRE-C20

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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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
Notesn/a
Notesn/a