Otofonix Elite Hero

Otofonix Elite Expert Review

Budget Amplifier
Released 
2016
Summary

The Otofonix Elite is a budget amplifier that fits behind the ear and uses disposable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of D and sits in the bottom 5% of devices in the amplifier category and in the bottom 5% of all devices tested.

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 well 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 well below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Otofonix Elite was well below average.

Lab Review Scores
D
SoundGrade
Initial Score
1.6
Tuned Score
1.0
Speech in quiet
best
-0.3
5.0
Own voice
best
1.3
5.0
Speech in noise
best
-0.7
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
5.0

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Otofonix Elite Lab
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Power Dome with Slits
Tuned Fitting
Closed Dome
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Disposable Batteries
Disposable Batteries