Released in the U.S. in November 2024, the Signia Active Pro IX hearing aids combine cutting-edge hearing technology with the sleek, modern design of consumer earbuds.
Building upon the success of the earlier Signia Active X, the Active Pro IX introduces notable advancements, enhancing both performance and user experience.
Design and Comfort
The Signia Active Pro IX adopts a sleek, earbud-inspired design that appeals to users who prefer a more discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids. Drawing from the familiar style of modern consumer earbuds, this updated model combines aesthetics with functionality to meet the needs of individuals hesitant to wear conventional devices. With a more compact and lightweight build than its predecessor, the Active IX offers a comfortable fit, making it particularly suitable for extended wear and active lifestyles.
This new generation expands personalization options with six color choices (up from three in the previous Active X model) and provides an ergonomic fit for extended wear.
The Active Pro IX expands personalization options with six color choices, doubling the variety offered by the previous model.
The result is a device that blends effortlessly into daily life while delivering high-performance hearing solutions.
Technological Advancements
Powered by the Integrated Xperience (IX) platform, the Active Pro IX includes a number of features designed to address the complexities of modern hearing environments:
- Smarter Noise Handling: The IX platform excels in noisy environments, enhancing speech clarity through advanced RealTime Conversation Enhancement technology, which isolates voices while minimizing distracting background sounds.
- Improved Battery Performance: Users benefit from up to 29 hours of use with five hours of streaming — a significant upgrade from the Active X’s 23 hours of use and two hours of streaming.
- Bluetooth LE Audio: The Active Pro IX supports low-energy Bluetooth with superior sound quality, offering a seamless and immersive streaming experience.
Key Features of Active Pro IX
The Active Pro IX brings additional convenience and functionality with:
- RealTime Conversation Enhancement: Processes multiple conversation streams simultaneously, isolating important voices in group settings.
- Rechargeable Battery and Portable Charging Case: Offers all-day power and the convenience of recharging on the go.
- IP68 Durability: Provides resistance to dust, sweat, and water for reliable use in varied environments.
- Hands-Free Bluetooth Connectivity: Stream audio or handle calls effortlessly with CallControl tap gestures.
Enhancements Over the Active X Model
The Signia Active Pro IX introduces several significant upgrades over its predecessor, the Active X. Central to these advancements is the improved IX platform, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments more effectively than the X platform.
Battery performance has seen a substantial boost, with up to 29 hours of use and five hours of streaming. This marks a significant improvement over the Active X, which offered 23 hours of use and two hours of streaming but was limited to compatibility with Apple devices. In contrast, the Active Pro IX supports both iPhone and Android devices, broadening its accessibility.
Additionally, the company has also ditched the click dome/sleeve 2.0 system which was used on the original Active models, and has replaced it with the current 3.0 style, which has been used on other Signia devices since the previous AX platform was released a few years ago.
Among the changes to the new Active Pro IX is the upgrade to the newer Signia 3.0 domes, which have been used on the company’s last 2 generations of RIC devices, such as the Pure Charge&Go AX and IX models
User Experience
The Signia Active Pro IX is designed to enhance both comfort and functionality, addressing the needs of modern users. Its smaller, less bulky design compared to the previous model ensures greater comfort, making it ideal for extended wear throughout the day. The refined design offers a secure yet gentle fit, reducing pressure on the ears and enhancing overall wearability. This makes the device particularly beneficial for active individuals who need reliable hearing aids for long periods, whether they are working, exercising, or socializing.
The ergonomic shape, combined with its lightweight build, ensures that the device feels natural to wear, even during high-motion activities.
The Active IX devices are adjustable via the Signia app
In addition to physical upgrades, the Active Pro IX provides extended streaming capabilities, offering up to five hours of streaming on a single charge. Its versatility further enhances the user experience, supporting iOS through Made for iPhone (MFi) technology, Android devices with Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA), and Bluetooth LE Audio for superior sound quality and energy efficiency. These features enable seamless integration with modern digital lifestyles, ensuring a smooth user experience across devices.
The hearing aids also feature customizable settings via the Signia app, allowing users to fine-tune their auditory experience to suit individual preferences and different environments. These thoughtful enhancements make the Active Pro IX a practical, comfortable, and adaptable solution for a wide range of users, offering both high performance and ease of use for daily life.
Conclusion
The Signia Active Pro IX hearing aids represent a thoughtful evolution in hearing technology, combining practical features with a modern, earbud-inspired design. By addressing the needs of users who value discretion and convenience, these devices offer an approachable option for those who might not consider traditional hearing aids.
With improvements in battery life, noise handling, and compatibility with a wide range of devices, the Active Pro IX is a versatile choice for individuals looking to enhance their hearing experience in various environments.
- Readers interested to learn more about the Active IX can visit the company’s website here.
