- Background noise
- Quiet and TV
- Music Streaming
Signia Silk breaks this mold by using what they call Click Sleeves to match the size of your ear canal and make their hearing aids ready to wear.
The majority of audiologist-prescribed invisible hearing aids require a custom ear imprint. Ultimately this cuts down on waiting time and costs.
Signia Silk is a tiny, fully customizable hearing aid with a robust set of technologies, including wireless controls via the Signia App, remote programming after your first office visit, and intelligent sound algorithms that sort out background noise.
Signia Silk 5 is the second technology level available and comes with most of the core features available. Silk 5 has 32 channels of customization for your audiologist to work with and loses some ability to process high-frequency sounds. If you spend time in mid-sized groups and at home, this product is an excellent choice.
- Signia Silk hearing aids are appropriate for mild-severe hearing loss
- Silk devices are not custom-molded and may create feedback in some severe cases
- If you have profound hearing loss, you may be a better fit for high-powered BTE hearing aids (not currently offered by Signia)
- Signia hearing aids are prescription devices fit and programmed by a professional
- Unlike other leading in-the-ear style devices, Signia Silk does not require a custom-earmold. Instead the device comes with a range of Click Sleeves that fit a wide range of ears
- After an initial fitting, you can connect with your care provider remotely through the Signia app for fine-tuning and program changes
- Signia uses a unique Split Processing technique helps isolate background noise and boost speech clarity
- Signia's Own Voice Processing (OVP) helps take the edge off of that uncomfortable sound quality of the user's own voice that many patients experience when adjusting to hearing aids
- Signia Silk hearing aids are slightly less comfortable than custom-molded alternatives
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- Sit inside the ear
- Only available in one completely-in-canal size (nearly invisible in many ears)
- Choose from two faceplate colors: Black and Mocha
- Signia Silk hearing aids use disposable size 10 batteries (lasts 5-7 days)
- Signia Silk does not come with Bluetooth streaming
- Signia Silk requires regular disposable battery changes and good dexterity.
- Signia Silk hearing aids are not advertised as water resistant. Keep these devices away from water when possible.
- Remote care: Included in the Signia app (not a separate app)
- Customization: Treble/bass, volume, microphone directionality, Signia Assistant
- Tinnitus masking: Customizable options through your hearing care professional
- Find my hearing aid: Not available
- Health tracking: Step tracking, activity (e.g., high intensity versus low), and wear time
Pricing
The national average price for Signia hearing aids is around $4,744 per pair.
Our research indicates that the best pricing and care packages are currently available through ZipHearing. ZipHearing offers a pair of Signia Silk hearing aids with one year of unlimited care for $1,198 - $3,198 per pair.
Process
ZipHearing will match you with a local clinic near your zip code and pre-negotiate a lower price (typically 25% less than the national average).
Fill out the form on this page to get matched with a local clinic.
Our readers are consistently happy with ZipHearing's offering and give the company 97% 5-star ratings on Trustpilot.
Signia Silk comes in several technology levels. Each device looks identical from the outside, but on the inside, each technology jump offers more sophisticated sound processing and special features. In general, wearers opt for the top technology they can reasonably afford.
The key differences between tech levels mostly come down to background noise management.
Signia Silk 7X
- 20 bands of customization
- 48 background sound analysis settings
- Includes Echo Shield
Signia Silk 5X
- 16 bands of customization
- 32 background sound analysis settings
- Does not include Echo Shield
Signia Silk 3X
- 12 bands of customization
- 24 sound processing channels
- Does not include Echo Shield
Review Signia Silk's full feature matrix here.
Read our full guide to choosing a technology level here π
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The breakdown
The Signia Silk X is the smallest professionally programmed hearing aid on the market that doesn't require a custom mold. The ready-to-wear design cuts down the cost of the devices (compared to other traditional options) and allows you to get your devices more quickly. There are a lot of cheap Signia Silk lookalikes advertised online, but this product offers the full range of programming capabilities and modern tech you would expect for the price.
The tech inside
Signia Silk hearing aids offer professional-grade programming capabilities in a nearly invisible package. They do not stream music or phone calls but allow volume and programming changes through the Signia app. Signia Silk hearing aids also offer CROS, telecoil, and remote programming.
Getting up close
Signia Silk hearing aids sit entirely in the ear canal, making them nearly invisible. They do not have external buttons, but volume can be controlled using the Signia app or remote control.
You can choose between black or tan faceplates for your hearing aids. Signia Silk hearing aids use a size 10 battery that will need to be replaced every 5-7 days.
Overall notes:
Signia technology is well regarded by audiologists and hearing aid wearers. Silk isn't the most feature-rich option on the market, but it offers real customization, quality sound, and connection to smartphone volume and program adjustments. Importantly, it is nearly invisible but doesn't require a custom mold.