Lucid Hearing Tala vs. Signia Insio IX
Check out our comparison of the Lucid Hearing Tala vs Signia Insio IX. 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 Lucid Tala is a new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid priced at $1,299.99 per pair, designed to enhance speech clarity and offer wireless streaming for both iOS and Android devices. While it features customizable sound settings through the Lucid Hearing app and boasts a 16-hour battery life, it lacks ear-level controls and has subpar Bluetooth audio quality, making it a mixed bag for users.
Product Description
Read real consumer reviews for the Signia Insio IX and compare models like the Signia Insio IX CIC and Signia Insio IX IIC.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
CIC
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.5Below average
Build Quality
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Battery
3.1Below average
Battery
—
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
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App Features
3.8Below average
App Features
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Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
—
Design
3.9Below average
Design
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Value
3.8Above average
Value
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Handling
5.0Above average
Handling
—
SoundScore
4.6Above average
SoundScore
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Pro Support
2.0Below average
Pro Support
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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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Software
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Directionality
Precision Directional Listening System (PDL™)
Directionality
Binaural OneMic Directionality 2.0
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
—
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 5
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on audio preference selections
- Tuned by user directly
Self-fitting
—
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
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Unique Amplification Strategy
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen™
Hardware
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Bluetooth® Audio
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
Hands-Free Calling
—
IP Rating (Liquid)
2
IP Rating (Liquid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
2
IP Rating (Solid)
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Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
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