Otofonix Elite
Otofonix Elite
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Otofonix Elite
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Otofonix Elite Expert Review

Released 
2016
Budget Amplifier
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Summary
The Otofonix Elite is a budget amplifier that fits behind the ear and uses disposable batteries. It achieved a poor SoundScore of 1.4 which makes it the 8th best (out of 8) in its category and the 64th best (out of 65) of all devices tested.
Initial fit results
Tuned fit results
In the initial fit condition, the Otofonix Elite performed well below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, well below average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Otofonix Elite was well below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Otofonix Elite performed well below average on speech in quiet, well below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, well below average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Otofonix Elite was well below average.
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Score
1.4
SoundScore
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64
Global hearing rank
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8
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Initial
Tuned
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
-0.3
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
1.3
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
-0.7
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
0
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
5
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet

Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments

best
-1.5
Top score
5.0
Own voice

Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”

best
0.1
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise

Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments

best
-0.8
Top score
5.0
Music streaming

Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble

best
0
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling

How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear

best
5
Top score
5.0
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Lab recordings
Quiet
Noise
Streamed music
No hearing aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/office_2tv2_open-ear_normal.mp4
With hearing aids (initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/otofonix-elite--speech-in-quiet--initial.m4a
With hearing aids (tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/otofonix-elite--speech-in-quiet--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/cafe-1_2tv1_open-ear_normal.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/otofonix-elite--speech-in-noise--initial.m4a
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/otofonix-elite--speech-in-noise--tuned.m4a
No Hearing Aids
https://d26t98c74zewbt.cloudfront.net/countryrock_ref-3.mp4
With Hearing Aids (Initial)
With Hearing Aids (Tuned)
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Otofonix Elite
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries