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Sennheiser All Day Clear Expert Review

Mid-Priced OTCReleased 2023
How We Test

The Sennheiser All Day Clear is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that delivers strong overall performance with a SoundScore of 4.20 out of 5. At $799, it sits in the upper tier of the OTC market but justifies its price through notably strong performance in speech clarity and music streaming capabilities.

In our lab testing, the All Day Clear demonstrated exceptional speech-in-quiet performance, scoring 1.36 points above the OTC category average. Music streaming quality was a particular standout, measuring 1.56 points above average—a meaningful advantage for users who frequently stream audio from their phones. Feedback handling achieved a perfect 5.00 score in both fit conditions, indicating excellent stability without whistling during normal use.

The device shows more modest performance in challenging listening environments. Speech-in-noise scores measured only slightly above average, which may limit effectiveness in restaurants, group conversations, or other acoustically demanding situations. Own-voice comfort scored just below the category average, suggesting some users may notice a slight occlusion effect when speaking.

The Sennheiser All Day Clear is best suited for consumers who prioritize sound quality for music and phone calls alongside speech clarity in quieter settings. Those frequently navigating noisy environments may want to compare alternatives, though the device's audio heritage from Sennheiser's professional audio background is evident in its streaming performance.

Lab Test Summary

In initial fit testing with closed vented domes, the Sennheiser All Day Clear achieved a fit score of 3.08 out of 5. Speech-in-quiet performance was strong at 3.90, while feedback handling was flawless at 5.00. Speech-in-noise performance was more limited at 1.50. The closed vented coupling provides reasonable occlusion management with own-voice scoring 2.50, though some users may still notice their voice sounding slightly hollow. Music streaming scored a solid 3.40, reflecting Sennheiser's audio engineering strengths right out of the box.

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.

Lab Review Scores
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SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.2
Tuned Score
4.2
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Speech in quiet
best
3.9
5.0
Own voice
best
2.5
5.0
Speech in noise
best
1.5
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
3.4
5.0

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Lab Notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Closed Vented Dome
Tuned Fitting
Closed Vented Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Standard
Tuned Fitting
Standard
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Initial Fitting
Automatic
Tuned Fitting
Automatic
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
Manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
-4
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Unknown
Tuned Fitting
Unknown
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Sound Customization Volume at 6/7 and Sound Clarity at 4/6, Other settings at manufacturer defaults
Tuned Fitting
3-Band EQ adjusted (Bass - 5, Mid - 4, Treble - 4), Other settings and manufacturer defaults