Signia Active Pro IX vs Signia Pure C&G IX

The Signia Active Pro IX is a premium prescription hearing aid with a visible-in-ear style, priced at $3,199. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.7/5, ranking #7 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested—placing it in the top 17% of its category. This 2024 release demonstrates particular strength in speech performance. Speech in quiet scored a strong 4.3/5, sitting 0.93 points above the category average. Speech in noise measured 2.9/5, which is above the category average by 0.89 points, though only mixed in absolute terms. Own-voice comfort scored a solid 3.3/5, exceeding the category average by 0.55 points. Feedback handling presents a more nuanced picture at 3.4/5—solid in absolute terms, though 1.31 points below the category average. Music streaming scored 2.9/5, slightly above the category average but mixed overall. The device features rechargeable batteries, iPhone and Android streaming, and hands-free calling capabilities. The Signia Active Pro IX is best suited for those prioritizing speech clarity who want a discreet earbud-style design. It earned HearAdvisor's Expert's Choice Award for 2024. Shoppers in this premium price tier may also consider the Phonak Sphere Infinio or Oticon Intent, which scored higher in our testing, or explore options like the Rexton Reach at Costco for similar performance at a lower price point.

The Signia Pure C&G IX is a premium prescription behind-the-ear hearing aid released in 2023, currently available at $3,298. In HearAdvisor's lab testing, it earned an A grade with a SoundScore of 4.1/5, ranking #20 among 36 prescription hearing aids tested. This device demonstrates consistent strength across multiple performance areas. Speech in quiet scored a solid 4.0/5, sitting 0.65 points above the category average. Speech in noise performance, while above the category average by 0.25 points, remains mixed in absolute terms at 2.2/5—a common challenge across prescription devices. Feedback handling is a standout feature, achieving a perfect 5.0/5 and exceeding the already-high category average. Own-voice comfort scores a solid 3.2/5, running 0.45 points above the category average, which suggests good occlusion management. Music streaming performs solidly at 3.0/5, also above average for the category by 0.36 points. The device supports both iPhone and Android streaming along with hands-free functionality. Professional tuning yields meaningful improvement, with the normalized score increasing from 4.0/5 to 4.5/5. Buyers seeking top-tier performance in this price range should note that competitors like the Phonak Sphere Infinio (5.0/5) and Oticon Intent (4.85/5) scored higher in our testing. The Pure C&G IX may suit those who prioritize reliable feedback control and balanced everyday performance over maximum speech-in-noise capability.