Summary
In the initial fit condition with closed sleeve coupling, the Sony CRE-C10 demonstrated above-average performance for a first-fit scenario. Speech in quiet (3.80/5) and speech in noise (2.40/5) both exceeded category norms, indicating good out-of-box speech benefit. Feedback handling scored 4.20/5, which is adequate but below the category average of 4.50. Own voice comfort measured slightly above average at 2.60/5. The overall initial fit score of 2.88/5 reflects a device that delivers meaningful benefit with minimal setup effort.
With professional tuning (maintaining the same closed sleeve coupling), the CRE-C10 showed meaningful improvement. Speech in quiet increased to 4.40/5 and speech in noise rose to 3.10/5, both representing strong gains over the initial fit. However, feedback handling dropped to 3.50/5 as gain was increased to better match prescriptive targets—a common tradeoff. Own voice comfort remained stable at 2.60/5. The tuned fit score of 3.21/5 represents a 0.32-point improvement, demonstrating that this device responds well to optimization.
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