Signia Active Pro IX Expert Review

The Signia Active Pro IX is a premium prescription hearing aid with a visible-in-ear design that achieved an A grade in HearAdvisor's lab testing, ranking #3 among 34 prescription hearing aids tested. At $3,199, it sits in the highest price tier and delivers strong overall sound performance with a SoundScore of 4.63 out of 5.

In our testing, the Active Pro IX demonstrated exceptional speech clarity, scoring well above average in both quiet and noisy environments. Its speech-in-noise performance was particularly impressive, measuring 1.48 points above the category average—a meaningful advantage for users who struggle in challenging listening situations like restaurants or social gatherings. Own-voice comfort also measured above average, suggesting Signia's occlusion management works effectively with the vented sleeve coupling.

The device does show some trade-offs worth noting. Music streaming quality measured slightly below average, and feedback handling in the tuned condition dropped to well below average despite strong initial performance. This suggests that users pushing for maximum audibility may need to balance gain against feedback stability. The rechargeable design and streaming compatibility with both iPhone and Android add practical convenience.

The Signia Active Pro IX competes closely with the Oticon Intent and Phonak Sphere Infinio at similar price points. For budget-conscious shoppers, the Rexton Reach R-Li T80 at Costco offers comparable sound performance at less than half the price. This device is best suited for users prioritizing speech understanding who work with a hearing care professional to optimize the fitting.