Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE Expert Review
HearAdvisor independently tested the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE using standardized lab protocols on an acoustic manikin. This review presents objective measurements of amplification accuracy, speech clarity, and sound quality across multiple listening conditions.
Dr. Steve Taddei, Au.D. — Lab Director & Reviewer
Dr. Abram Bailey, Au.D. — Fact Checker / Editor
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Independent Assessment
Our Lab Verdict on the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE
The verdict card below summarizes how this premium prescription hearing aid performed across our five core metrics. It reflects measured outcomes from controlled lab testing, providing an overall grade and category ranking.
The Resound Vivia 9 60S delivers strong speech clarity in quiet settings and natural own-voice quality, suited for conversation-focused listeners.
- Strong speech in quiet4.0/5, +0.57 vs category
- Natural own-voice quality3.4/5, +0.65 vs category
- Solid feedback handling4.2/5
- Low speech-in-noise performance1.3/5
- Mixed music streaming quality2.6/5
- Premium price for mid-category ranking
Fit Conditions Tested
Initial and Tuned Fit Results for the Vivia 9 60S microRIE
Our lab evaluated this device under both Initial and Tuned fit conditions using standardized hearing loss profiles. The summaries below describe how each configuration performed against prescriptive targets.
In initial fit testing with a tulip dome and medium-power receiver using the manufacturer's Audiogram+ formula, the Resound Vivia 9 achieved a normalized score of 3.9/5. Speech in quiet measured a strong 4.0/5, and own-voice comfort scored a solid 3.4/5. However, speech-in-noise performance was notably limited at 0.6/5. Feedback handling performed well at 4.2/5, while music streaming measured 2.3/5. This configuration delivers reliable clarity in calm environments but struggles with background noise.
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.
Metric Breakdown
Five Performance Metrics for the Resound Vivia 9
The score card below displays lab measurements across speech in quiet, speech in noise, own voice comfort, feedback control, and music quality. Each metric reflects objective testing under controlled acoustic conditions.
Amplification Analysis
Insertion Gain Measurements for the Vivia 9 60S microRIE
The graph below plots measured insertion gain against prescriptive targets across the frequency range. This visualization reveals how closely the hearing aid amplifies sound relative to what audiological best practices recommend.
Audio Demonstrations
Manikin Recordings of the Resound Vivia 9 in Action
The audio samples below capture what the acoustic manikin recorded while wearing this hearing aid during speech and music playback. A reference recording without amplification is included for direct comparison.
Test Documentation
Lab Configuration Details for the Vivia 9 60S microRIE
The notes below document the specific settings, audiogram profile, and equipment used during testing. This information provides transparency into how our measurements were conducted.
Initial Fitting | Tuned Fitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Ear Coupling | Tulip Dome | Tulip Dome |
| Receiver | Medium-power | Medium-power |
| Fitting Formula | Audiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets) | Audiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets) |
| Listening Program | All-Around (Automatic) | All-Around (Automatic) |
| Volume Setting | Manufacturer defaults | Adjusted to match NAL-NL2 targets at 55, 65, and 75 dB SPL |
| Software Version | Software v2.1.305.0, Firmware v10.21.2.1 | Software 2.1.305.0
Device Firmware v10.21.2.1 |
| Tuning Adjustments | Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults | Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults |
| Notes | n/a | n/a |
