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Phonak Bolero M vs. Signia Active Pro IX
Check out our comparison of the Phonak Bolero M vs Signia Active Pro 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 Phonak Bolero Marvel is a versatile Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering excellent sound quality, robust connectivity, and ease of use. It features advanced sound processing, noise reduction, and universal Bluetooth connectivity, with options for rechargeable batteries and customization through the myPhonak app.
Product Description
The Signia Active Pro IX offers the functionality of a high-performance hearing aid in a sleek, earbud-like design, making it ideal for those who value both modern aesthetics and advanced hearing enhancement. Lab tests showed strong performance in speech clarity and music streaming, though its instant-fit design has some limitations, such as reduced feedback handling and lack of custom-fit personalization.
Form Factor
BTE-F
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
User Rating
4.1
2 reviews
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
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Busy Café
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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—
Quiet Office
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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Streaming Music
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
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
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
312
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Mute control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
—
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
Yes
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
Volume Rocker
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Automatic Phone Program
EasyPhone
Automatic Phone Program
—
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
UltraZoom: Premium
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
EchoBlock
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 3.0
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended bandwidth
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
3
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
New User Adaptation
—
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Occlusion Reduction
—
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Phone in Stereo
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Preference Adaptation
—
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Spatial Noise Cancellation
SNR-Boost
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
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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
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Roger EasyPen
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Accessory Connectivity
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Landline to Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Control
—
Remote Mic Neckloop
- Roger MyLink
Remote Mic Neckloop
—
Remote Microphone
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Pen
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
Remote Microphone
—
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger EasyPen
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
—
Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- Roger Select™
- Roger On
- TV Connector
TV Streamer
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