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ReSound Vivia vs. Signia Active Pro IX

Check out our comparison of the ReSound Vivia 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.

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Summary

Product Description

The ReSound Vivia is a cutting-edge, AI-driven hearing aid featuring a Deep Neural Network (DNN) trained on 25 years' worth of conversations to enhance speech clarity in noise. Designed as the world’s smallest microRIE hearing aid, it offers up to 30 hours of battery life, Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast, and the Intelligent Focus feature, which prioritizes speech based on the user's line of sight for a more natural listening experience.

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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.

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Form Factor
RITE
Form Factor
Instant-Fit Canal
User Rating
User Rating
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
  • Mild
  • Moderate

Audio Files

Busy Café
Open Ear
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Busy Café
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
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Quiet Office
Open Ear
0:00 / 0:00
Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
0:00 / 0:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Streaming Music
Open Ear
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Initial Fitting
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Tuned Fitting
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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

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
Mic + Speaker In Ear
Yes
Mic + Speaker In Ear
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

AI Noise Removal
Intelligent Focus
AI Noise Removal
Adjustment Bands
17
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Direction Selection
Direction Selection
  • 5/5
Directionality
Binaural beamforming
Clear Focus
Synchronized SoftSwitching™
Directionality
Binaural Directionality
Spatial SpeechFocus
Ear Simulation
Ear Simulation
TruEar 360
Echo Reduction
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Environmental Adaptation
360 All Around
Environmental Optimizer II
Environmental Adaptation
Conversation Dynamics Analyzer
Conversation Source Analyzer: 5/5
RealTime Conversation Enhancement: 5/5
Expansion
3 settings
Expansion
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
Fully flexible programs: 4
Listening Programs
6
New User Adaptation
Synchronized Acceptance Manager
New User Adaptation
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 3
Own Voice Comfort
Own Voice Comfort
OVP™ 2.0
Processing Channels
Processing Channels
48
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Impulse Noise Reduction: 3 settings
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Sound Generator
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
Wind Guard: 3 settings
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen binaural

Accessories

3.5mm Line to Streaming
  • Multi Mic
3.5mm Line to Streaming
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