Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE Hero

Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE Expert Review

Released 
2025
Premium Rx
Summary

The Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE is a premium Rx hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the bottom 35% of devices in the prescription category and in the top 45% of all devices tested.

In the initial fit condition, the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE performed above average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE was above average.

In the tuned fit condition, the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE performed above average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, well above average on occlusion results, and above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE was above average.

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Lab Review Scores
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.9
Tuned Score
4.1
Speech in quiet
best
4.0
5.0
Own voice
best
3.4
5.0
Speech in noise
best
0.6
5.0
Feedback handling
best
4.2
5.0
Music streaming
best
2.3
5.0

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Resound Vivia 9 60S microRIE Lab
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Tulip Dome
Tuned Fitting
Tulip Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Medium-power
Tuned Fitting
Medium-power
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Audiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Tuned Fitting
Audiogram+ (Manufacturer proprietary targets)
Listening Program
Initial Fitting
All-Around (Automatic)
Tuned Fitting
All-Around (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 v2.1.305.0, Firmware v10.21.2.1
Tuned Fitting
Software 2.1.305.0 Device Firmware v10.21.2.1
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Feedback calibrated, Experience Level set at "Experienced Non-Linear", Gain % set at "100%", Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Notes
Initial Fitting
n/a
Tuned Fitting
n/a
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming
Hands-Free
Hands-Free