Signia Insio IX vs. Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC
Check out our comparison of the Signia Insio IX vs Sony CRE-C10 Self-Fitting OTC. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
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.
Product Description
The Sony CRE-C10 is a discreet, over-the-counter hearing aid designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. It features a self-fitting app-based system, impressive sound quality, and a compact CIC design, but lacks Bluetooth streaming and rechargeability, offering up to 70 hours of use on a single disposable battery.
Form Factor
CIC
Form Factor
Instant-Fit CIC
User Rating
User Rating
3.0
5 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Scoring
Build Quality
—
Build Quality
4.7Above average
Battery
—
Battery
4.3Above average
Bluetooth
—
Bluetooth
—
App Features
—
App Features
2.5Below average
Comfort
—
Comfort
4.0Below average
Design
—
Design
5.0Above average
Value
—
Value
3.5Average
Handling
—
Handling
3.5Below average
SoundScore
—
SoundScore
4.1Above average
Pro Support
—
Pro Support
1.0Below average
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
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.
Accessories
Remote Control
—
Remote Control
- Hearing Control App
Smartphone App
—
Smartphone App
- Hearing Control App
Software
Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Bands
—
Adjustment Synchronization
e2e wireless 4.0
Adjustment Synchronization
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Directionality
Binaural OneMic Directionality 2.0
Directionality
Yes
Echo Reduction
Auto EchoShield
Echo Reduction
—
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
Situation Analyzer
Extended Dynamic Range
Yes
Extended Dynamic Range
—
Extended bandwidth
12kHz
Extended bandwidth
Extended bandwidth: 12kHz
Feedback Suppression
Feedback cancellation
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Frequency Lowering
Frequency Compression
Frequency Lowering
—
Listening Programs
6
Listening Programs
—
Noise Reduction
SoundSmoothing™: 5
Noise Reduction
Yes
Processing Channels
48
Processing Channels
Processing Channels: 48
Self-fitting
—
Self-fitting
- Tuned based on hearing test through device
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Ear-to-Ear Wireless Link
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
Yes
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Relief
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Dynamic Soundscape Processing 3.0: 5/5
Speech & Noise Management: 5/5
SpeechStabilizer
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Wind Noise Reduction
eWindScreen™
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Hardware
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
Disposable Batteries
Battery Size
10
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