Quality data starts with quality recordings. HearAdvisor worked with GRAS to build a no-compromise front end so every test is repeatable and reliable.
The EarCentric EX2 is a budget-priced prescription hearing aid best suited for buyers prioritizing affordability over sound performance.
- Excellent feedback handling4.7/5
- Very low price point at $218
- Rechargeable batteries for convenience
- Low speech clarity in quiet0.4/5
- Poor speech in noise performance-0.5/5
- No music streaming capability0.0/5
In initial fit testing with power dome with slits coupling, the EarCentric EX2 achieved a normalized score of 2.0/5. Speech performance was limited, with quiet speech scoring 0.4/5 and speech in noise at -0.5/5—both well below category averages. Feedback handling was excellent at 4.7/5, essentially matching the category norm. Own-voice comfort was mixed at 2.3/5, and music streaming scored 0.0/5. The device provides stable amplification but delivers minimal speech benefit in our test framework.
What is HearAdvisor's Initial Fit?
The Initial Fit approximates the most likely settings and eartips for a typical moderate hearing loss. Results are measured across the same 72 acoustic scenes in our custom-built lab, then scored on a 5-star scale using an auditory model.
Initial Fitting | Tuned Fitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Coupling | Power Dome with Slits | Power Dome with Slits |
