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What I loved about Pure C&G IXHear Better in Dynamic Situations: Signia’s IX platform boasts a new processing method that utilizes multiple “focus streams” to improve speech clarity. While this was difficult to judge on my ears, testing at HearAdvisor indicated Pure Charge&Go (C&G) IX performed well in noisy speech settings when professionally programmed.Latest Wireless Streaming: Enjoy the latest Auracast enabled Bluetooth™ streaming with iOS and Android devices.Clear-Audio with T-coil: Pure C&G is available with a telecoil (T-Coil), which is an often overlooked feature that can bring you cleaner audio at “looped” venues.User-Friendly TeleCare: Signia has put a lot of work into their remote care and it shows. Virtual visits are possible directly through the Signia app and the comforts of your home.All-Day Battery Life: Pure C&G have a 39 hour battery life per Signia. Run time will vary with streaming, age of batteries, and other factors.Connection with Accessories: The IX platform is compatible with Signia’s accessory library offering more options for streaming, remote microphones, and wireless control.Resilient Case with Power Bank: While not groundbreaking, I found Signia’s Pure Portable Charger rather robust and user friendly.
The new Integrated Xperience (IX) platform

Integrated Xperience, or IX for short, is Signia’s latest technology platform. This is the software running inside your hearing aid that handles amplification, directional hearing, noise reduction, and other advanced sound processing features.

Signia IX is built on the company's Augmented Xperience (AX) technology, introduced in May 2021, which uses dual speech processors and binaural beam-forming microphones to process speech and background noise differently. Signia claims this technology, which they call Augmented Focus, creates a clear contrast between the speech and background noise.

Getting setup with IX hearing aids

Pure C&G IX are traditional hearing aids, so you will need to be fit by your hearing care provider. If you haven’t gone through the process before, this generally requires at least three visits for evaluation, fitting, and an initial follow-up. You can expect occasional visits after the initial follow-up for routine maintenance and adjustments.

If you are someone who likes to avoid brick and mortar appointments, you’ll be happy to learn that Signia IX offers virtual visits through their app. Adjustments can be made in real-time directly through your phone, while video chatting with your hearing provider, in the comforts of your home.

While demoing this feature with Signia, I found it similar to Facetime and much easier to use than a standard Zoom meeting. So those who are technology-averse should have little problems using it. The app also offers lots of personalization while remaining easy to both navigate and use. Continue reading below for a more detailed discussion of the Signia app.

Controlling the Pure Charge&Go IX

 

You can easily adjust Pure C&G IX with the multi-function rocker switch located on the back of the device. Signia has made the switch more accessible by adding larger protruding buttons and a clear “click” feel when either rocker position is depressed (you will also hear an indication that an adjustment has been made).

Power and rechargeabilityPure C&G hearing aids have a reported battery life of up to 39 hours without streaming thanks to the internal lithium-ion batteries. This is a slight improvement over their previous AX generation which offered roughly 36 hours. Other factors such as severity of hearing loss, streaming usage, and the environment can affect the battery life you will experience. For example, Signia indicates the batteries will last up to 34 hours with 5 hours of streaming.