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Sony CRE-C20 Expert Review
Released
2024
Mid-Priced OTC
Summary
The Sony CRE-C20 is a mid-priced OTC hearing aid that fits invisibly in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B which places it in the top 40% in its category and the top 45% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Sony CRE-C20 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Sony CRE-C20 was above average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Sony CRE-C20 performed well above average on speech in quiet, well above average on speech in noise, below average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Sony CRE-C20 was above average.
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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.5
Tuned Score
4.5
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Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
5.0
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Lab recordings
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
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Specs
Invisible in Ear
Rechargeable Batteries