ReSound Savi vs. Signia Active Pro IX
Check out our comparison of the ReSound Savi 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
According to ReSound, the Savi line offers clear sound, comfortable wear, and future-proof connectivity in a more accessible package. Positioned as an economy offering, it combines refined technologies with advanced features for those seeking the latest from ReSound without the premium price of the Vivia line.
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
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
User Rating
User Rating
3.0
1 review
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
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Bluetooth® Auracast™
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Android (ASHA)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Disposable Batteries
—
Disposable Batteries
—
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Made for iPhone (MFi)
- Accessory required (Android)
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
6
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Made For iPhone
Lowest iOS Version
12.0
Made For iPhone
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Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
Push Button
—
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Accept/end calls
Telecoil
—
Telecoil
—
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
—
Software
Adjustment Bands
12
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
—
Direction Selection
- 5/5
Directionality
Adaptive Directionality™
Binaural Directionality™ III
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
—
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
Environmental Optimizer
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
DFS Ultra III
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Frequency Lowering
Sound Shaper
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
6
Noise Reduction
2 settings
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
—
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
—
Processing Channels
48
Streaming Bass Boost
Yes
Streaming Bass Boost
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
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
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural
Accessories
3.5mm Line to Streaming
- Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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Battery Charger
- Premium Charger
- Standard Charger
- Desktop Charger
Battery Charger
—
Bluetooth Streamer
- Unite Phone Clip+
Bluetooth Streamer
—
FM to Digital Streaming
- Multi Mic
FM to Digital Streaming
—
Remote Adjustments
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Adjustments
—
Remote Control
- Unite Phone Clip+
- Unite Remote Control 2
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Remote Control
—
Remote Microphone
- Micro Mic
- Multi Mic
Remote Microphone
—
Smartphone App
- ReSound Smart 3D app
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Unite Phone Clip+
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
—
TV Streamer
- Unite TV Streamer 2
- ReSound TV Streamer+
TV Streamer
—
Telecoil Streamer
- Multi Mic
Telecoil Streamer
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