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hear.com Horizon Go IX vs. Phonak Virto Paradise
Check out our comparison of the hear.com Horizon Go IX vs Phonak Virto Paradise. 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 Phonak Virto Paradise is a custom in-the-ear hearing aid offering advanced features such as universal connectivity for hands-free calling and streaming on both iPhone and Android devices. Available in various models and technology levels, it includes options like the durable titanium shell and a range of power levels to accommodate different degrees of hearing loss.
Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
ITC
User Rating
User Rating
4.2
4 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
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
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
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Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
9.3
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
Yes
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Automatic Phone Program
—
Automatic Phone Program
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Direction Selection
—
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Panorama Effect
Spatial SpeechFocus
Speech Focus
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Ear Simulation
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 4.0
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Own Voice Comfort
—
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
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 Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Pure Charger
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
- Pure Portable Charger
- Multi-Charger
Battery Charger
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Bluetooth Streamer
- StreamLine Mic
Bluetooth Streamer
—
CROS System
- CROS Pure Charge&Go T AX
CROS System
—
Hearing Aid Dryer
- Pure Dry&Clean Charger
Hearing Aid Dryer
—
Power Pack
- Pure Portable Charger
Power Pack
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Remote Adjustments
- Signia App
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
- Signia App
- miniPocket
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
- StreamLine Mic
Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
Smartphone App
- Signia App
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- StreamLine Mic
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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TV Streamer
- StreamLine TV
TV Streamer
- TV Connector
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