Summary
In the initial fit condition using a closed dome with medium-power receiver and Starkey's proprietary e-STAT 2.0 fitting formula, the Edge AI RIC showed mixed results. Speech in quiet measured below average at 2.60/5, while speech in noise performed above average at 1.50/5. Feedback handling was excellent at 5.00/5, and music streaming quality stood out at 3.90/5—well above average. The overall initial fit score of 2.73/5 was above average, though the speech-in-quiet limitation suggests users may benefit from professional tuning to maximize audibility.
Professional tuning improved the Edge AI RIC's performance notably, with the fit score increasing by 0.68 points to 3.41/5. Using the same closed dome configuration, speech in quiet jumped from 2.60 to 3.80/5—now above average—while speech in noise improved to 2.60/5. Feedback handling remained strong at 4.70/5, and music streaming stayed excellent at 3.80/5. The tuned condition demonstrates that professional fitting unlocks meaningful gains, particularly for speech audibility, making it advisable for users to invest in thorough audiologist optimization.
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