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iHear MatriX
Expert
Choice
Released
2023
Budget OTC
Summary
The iHear MatriX is a budget OTC hearing aid that fits behind the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B which places it in the bottom 45% in its category and the bottom 40% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the iHear MatriX performed below average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the iHear MatriX was below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the iHear MatriX performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, above average on occlusion results, and below average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the iHear MatriX was above average.
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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.2
Tuned Score
3.9
Expert
Choice
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
1.8
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
2.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
1.6
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
5
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
3.2
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
2.7
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
2.3
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
5
Top score
5.0
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Lab recordings
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
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Specs
Behind Ear
Rechargeable Batteries
iPhone Streaming
Android Streaming
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