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Signia Active Mini IX vs Sontro Soundwave
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
Signia Active Mini IX4.2
Sontro Soundwave3.1
Speech in noise
Signia Active Mini IX2.9
Sontro Soundwave1.2
Own voice
Signia Active Mini IX3.2
Sontro Soundwave3.6
Feedback handling
Signia Active Mini IX2.5
Sontro Soundwave2.5
Music streaming
Signia Active Mini IX3.6
Sontro Soundwave0.0
Overall fit score
Signia Active Mini IX4.5
Sontro Soundwave3.4
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Signia Active Mini IXSontro Soundwave
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver–
Fitting FormulaIXFit (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Fitting Formula–
Listening ProgramUniversal (Automatic)
Listening Program–
Volume SettingAdjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Volume Setting–
Software Versionv25.7.1142.3
Software Version–
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuning Adjustments–