Hear.com Horizon Go IX Hero
Expert
Choice

Hear.com Horizon Go IX Expert Review

Premium Rx
Released 
2024
Summary

The Hear.com Horizon Go IX is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses with an unknown type of batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of A and sits in the top 50% of devices in the prescription category and in the top 30% of all devices tested.

In the initial fit condition, the Hear.com Horizon Go IX performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Hear.com Horizon Go IX was above average.

In the tuned fit condition, the Hear.com Horizon Go IX performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Hear.com Horizon Go IX was above average.

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Lab Review Scores
A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.1
Tuned Score
4.3
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
3.2
5.0
Own voice
best
1.8
5.0
Speech in noise
best
2.2
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
4.1
5.0

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Lab recordings
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Hear.com Horizon Go IX Lab
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Sleeve Closed
Tuned Fitting
Sleeve Closed
Receiver
Initial Fitting
119/16
Tuned Fitting
119/16
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
NAL-NL2
Tuned Fitting
NAL-NL2
Listening Program
Initial Fitting
Universal (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
Universal (Automatic)
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
Manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Adjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Software v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Tuned Fitting
Software v9.11.15.112, SiFit v9.11.15.948
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced", Acclimatization Level set at 100%, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Initial Fitting
n/a
Tuned Fitting
n/a