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Yeasound RIC800 Expert Review

Mid-Priced OTC
Released 
2025
Summary

The Yeasound RIC800 is a undefined that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of A and sits in the top 5% of devices in the unknown category and in the top 15% of all devices tested.

In the initial fit condition, the Yeasound RIC800 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Yeasound RIC800 was well above average.

In the tuned fit condition, the Yeasound RIC800 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Yeasound RIC800 was above average.

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Lab Review Scores
A
SoundGrade
Initial Score
4.4
Tuned Score
4.4
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
best
4.1
5.0
Own voice
best
2.1
5.0
Speech in noise
best
2.1
5.0
Feedback handling
best
5.0
5.0
Music streaming
best
4.3
5.0

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Lab recordings
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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
Medium-power
Tuned Fitting
Medium-power
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Listening Program
Initial Fitting
Adaptive
Tuned Fitting
Adaptive
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
60% volume
Tuned Fitting
60% volume
Software Version
Initial Fitting
Firmware v158.1.0.50
Tuned Fitting
Firmware v158.1.0.50
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Hearing Type at "High-frequency Sound Enhancement", Other settings at manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Hearing Type at "High-frequency Sound Enhancement", Other settings at manufacturer default
Notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Tuned and Initial Fittings identical as further adjustments did not improve fitting.
Specs
Behind Ear
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
Android Streaming