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Sontro Soundwave vs Yeasound RIC800

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
Sontro Soundwave Hero
SontroSoundGrade C

Sontro Soundwave

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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YeasoundSoundGrade A

Yeasound RIC800

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

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Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Sontro Soundwave3.1
Yeasound RIC8004.1
Speech in noise
Sontro Soundwave1.2
Yeasound RIC8002.1
Own voice
Sontro Soundwave3.6
Yeasound RIC8002.1
Feedback handling
Sontro Soundwave2.5
Yeasound RIC8005.0
Music streaming
Sontro Soundwave0.0
Yeasound RIC8004.3

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Sontro SoundwaveYeasound RIC800
Ear CouplingTulip Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Vented Dome
Receiver
ReceiverMedium-power
Fitting Formula
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Listening ProgramAdaptive
Volume Setting
Volume Setting60% volume
Software Version
Software VersionFirmware v158.1.0.50
Tuning Adjustments
Tuning AdjustmentsHearing Type at "High-frequency Sound Enhancement", Other settings at manufacturer default
Notes
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as further adjustments did not improve fitting.