hear.com Horizon Go IX vs. Oticon Xceed
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Oticon Xceed. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The hear.com Horizon Go IX is a receiver-in-canal (RIC) rechargeable hearing aid featuring advanced speech-in-noise technology and Bluetooth streaming for hands-free calling with compatible iOS and Android devices. It offers unique features such as Speech Focus, Panorama Effect, and customizable My Modes via the Horizon smartphone app, enhancing speech clarity and providing a personalized auditory experience in various environments.
Product Description
The Oticon Xceed is a powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss, offering up to 146 dB SPL and 87 dB full-on gain. Powered by the Velox S platform with BrainHearing technology, it features OpenSound Navigator for improved speech clarity, iPhone streaming capabilities, and is available in two styles and three technology levels, starting at around $5,000 per pair.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
BTE-SP
User Rating
User Rating
4.2
12 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Accessory required
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
13
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Accessory required
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.2
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adaptive Adjustments
—
Adaptive Adjustments
Yes
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
14
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Binaural Coordination
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
AutoPhone
Better Ear Focus
—
Better Ear Focus
Binaural Noise Management
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Direction Selection
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Directionality
Multiple Directionality Options
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Ear Simulation
Pinna Omni
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Environmental Adaptation
Yes
Expansion
—
Expansion
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
Clear Dynamics
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Feedback shield LX
OpenSound Optimizer™
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Speech Rescue™ LX
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
Machine Noise Reduction
—
Machine Noise Reduction
Yes
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
Adaptation Management
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
Maximum noise removal: 9 dB
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
Yes
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone Ear Focus
—
Phone Ear Focus
Yes
Power On Delay
—
Power On Delay
Yes
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
YouMatic™ LX: 3 configurations
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
48
Soft Speech Boost
—
Soft Speech Boost
Soft Speech Booster LX
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Balancing power effect: 100%
OpenSound Navigator™: Level 1
Stereo Audio Streaming
—
Stereo Audio Streaming
Stereo streaming (2.4 GHz)
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Streaming Bass Boost
Bass Boost
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Transient Noise Management: 4 configurations
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus SoundSupport™
Unique Amplification Strategy
Advanced Focus Streams: 3
Augmented Focus™
Conversation Booster: 5/5
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
Speech Guard™ LX: Level 1
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Management
Accessories
Battery Charger
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
- ConnectClip
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
CROS System
- CROS
- CROS PX
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Phone Adapter 2.0
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Power Pack
—
Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Adjustments
- Companion App
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- Remote Control 3.0
- ConnectClip
- Companion App
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- ConnectClip
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone App
- On App
- Companion App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- ConnectClip
TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- TV Adapter 3.0
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