Signia hearing aid models, prices, and reviews
Signia Pure Charge&Go BCT IX: The Smallest Bluetooth Classic Hearing Aid
Originally launched in September 2023, the Signia Pure Charge&Go IX family has been Signia’s flagship hearing aid line for a year and a half. No... READ MORE
The ultra-slim and sophisticated Signia Styletto IX
Released by Signia on March 4, 2024, Styletto IX is Signia’s newest “fashion-forward hearing aid” built on the all new IX platform. Styletto... READ MORE
Ready to wear, rechargeable, completely-in-canal
Released by Signia on October 3, 2023, Silk Charge&Go IX is Signia’s best, smallest, in-ear rechargeable hearing aid. Silk Charge&Go IX most wel... READ MORE
Jeff Hall
President at ZipHearing
Brad Ingrao
Editor & Doctor of Audiology
The Inside Scoop on Signia Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Signia, evolving from Siemens' hearing aid division in 2016, swiftly gained prominence in the industry with its innovative and top-rated products, blending a rich legacy dating back to 1878 with modern innovation.
Key Takeaways
- Signia hearing aid prices range from $1,200-$8,000 for the pair, and the costs vary based on the model, style, technology level, service package included (if any), and retailer.
- There are several ways to buy Signia hearing aids, but Signia recommends buying from a provider that offers face-to-face in-person fitting and follow up care.
- Signia’s best hearing aid is the Signia Pure Charge&Go IX, based on Signia’s latest Integrated Xperience (IX) platform.
Signia's notch therapy technology provides a specialized, less intrusive treatment for tinnitus, alongside traditional noise masking options.
Unique Tinnitus Solutions
Most hearing aid manufacturers have adopted a "one size fits all" strategy for helping tinnitus sufferers—they simply mask the tinnitus sounds (with more noise) to cover the ringing or buzzing. There's nothing wrong with that, it's proven to work, but it's not ideal for many people. Just think about it—why add more noise into your ears?Signia, on the other hand, has a proprietary approach called Notch Therapy. Unlike traditional methods, notch therapy targets and reduces the specific frequency of the tinnitus sound, offering a more focused, less intrusive, and quieter treatment.
Signia's Own Voice Processing technology ensures natural and clear self-voice amplification, distinct from ambient sounds, for a comfortable hearing experience.
Own Voice Processing™ (OVP) for Natural Sound
One of the most common complaints among hearing aid users is the unnatural sounding amplification of their own voice. It can sound loud, boomy, and sort of echoey. That's actually normal, and all users of all hearing aid brands notice that at first, but it's not ideal. The problem is, hearing aids struggle to differentiate between external sounds and the wearer's voice.Signia's Own Voice Processing (OVP) technology addresses this problem by processing the wearer's voice separately from other ambient noises, and turning the wearer's voice down. This separation allows for a more natural and comfortable hearing experience, ensuring that one's voice is heard clearly and naturally, without the discomfort associated with over-amplification.
Signia combines technological excellence with stylish design in hearing aids like the discreet Silk Charge&GO IX and the elegant Styletto AX, catering to both auditory and aesthetic needs.
Aesthetic Appeal Meets Functionality
Let's face it— most hearing aids look like tired, boring devices. The reality is, they are cool little supercomputers inside your ears, so why shouldn't their appearance reflect how cutting-edge the tech actually is? Design is one area where Signia has always stood out among competitors.The Signia Styletto IX, a receiver-in-canal model, proves hearing aids can be fashion-forward accessories, with it's sleek lines and striking color choices. And for those who prioritze subtletly, the Signia Silk Charge&GO IX model tucks discreetly inside the ear and avoids that beige "peanut" look of so many in-the-ear hearing aids.
While Signia’s in-the-ear models are unique in the marketplace, they have a few shortcomings, and the custom in-ear models haven’t met our customers’ expectations.
In-Ear Model Areas for Improvement
Signia's receiver-in-canal models like Pure Charge&GO IX have earned rave reviews from our customers. The in-the-ear products on the other hand, have not proven to be as well-received as the other styles.Case in point, the in-the-ear Insio Charge&GO IX model, which through our company had such a high return rate that we stopped offering it. Our customers have complained that they're bulky, not comfortable, and don't offer nearly as good of sound quality as the more popular RIC styles.
Conclusion
If you have a mild-moderate hearing loss and prefer receiver-in-canal style hearing aids, or the sleek in-the-ear Silk Charge&GO IX model, we think Signia is a great choice. If you're more interested in custom products, we're not sure this is the brand for you. In addition Signia's focus on innovative tinnitus solutions makes them a standout choice for the millions of people suffering from tinnitus. One thing to note is Signia's product range is huge, they currently have close to 10 models available to buy, so you'll definitely want the guidance of a local hearing care provider who is very knowledgeable on Signia's offerings to help guide you to the correct product.
*Based on pricing data published by HearingTracker.com
2024: Styletto IX
2023: Pure Charge&Go IX
2022: Pure 312 AX
2021: Pure Charge&Go AX, Active X, Insio Charge&Go AX
2020: Styletto X
2019: Pure Charge&Go X, Pure 312 X
2018: Insio NX
Not sure which model you have? Check your user guide, or call the Signia provider who sold the devices to you.
Pairing Instructions
1. Make sure that your phone's Bluetooth is on. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, and make sure the toggle switch is set to On.
2. Open and close the battery doors on your hearing device. Or, if you use rechargeable Signia hearing aids, switch the hearing aids off and on again, by pressing and holding the push button down button for 3 seconds to turn them off, and repeating to turn them back on.
3. On your Apple device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and select Hearing Devices.
4. Your Apple device will search for your hearing device.
5. Under MFi Hearing Devices, tap the name of your hearing device.
6. Tap Pair when you see the pairing request on the screen. If you have two hearing devices, you'll get two requests. Pairing could take up to a minute.
7. You can start using your hearing device when you see it under MFi Hearing Devices with a check mark.
2024: Styletto IX
2023: Pure Charge&Go IX
2022: Pure 312 AX
2021: Pure Charge&Go AX, Active X, Insio Charge&Go AX
Please note that not all Android devices can directly stream to Signia hearing aids. Check compatibility
Pairing Instructions
1. Go to the Android phone’s home screen and tap on the “Settings” icon.
2. In the settings menu, tap on the Bluetooth icon.
3. Tap on the slider button to turn Bluetooth on.
4. Open and close the hearing aid battery doors. Or, if you use rechargeable Signia hearing aids, switch the hearing aids off by pressing and holding the push button for 3 seconds, then repeating to turn them back on again.
5. Open the “Settings” app on your phone
6. Tap “Connected devices”, and “Pair new device.”
7. If you have more than one hearing aid: Wait for the first hearing aid to connect, then tap the other hearing aid in the list of available devices.
8. Your Android phone is now connected to your Signia hearing aids.
Signia hearing aid models compared
Believe it or not, there are well over 10 different models of Signia hearing aids to choose from. So where does one even begin? For starters, we’d recommend focusing on the newest models from Signia, which have ‘IX’ in their name. ‘IX’ stands for ‘Integrated Xperience,’ and if you see that in the model name, it means that model is built with Signia’s newest technology platform and is the best they have to offer.
If you narrow your options to the IX models, that leaves you with a few choices: Signia Pure Charge&Go IX, or Signia Silk Charge&Go IX. The Pure Charge&Go IX model is Signia’s flagship model, and if the most important thing to you is getting the best overall sound quality and comfortability, this is the model you should select. If on the other hand, you desire the most discreet, in-ear hearing aid possible, the rechargeable Silk Charge&Go IX is going to be the best fit. One thing to note is the Signia Pure Charge&Go IX hearing aid can accommodate mild to severe hearing losses, while the Silk Charge&Go IX would only be appropriate for mild to moderate hearing losses.
Now, outside of the ‘IX’ platform, Signia does still offer some compelling hearing aids that have something different to offer from the 2 models listed above: Signia Styletto IX, Signia Pure 312 AX, and Signia Active X. Signia Styletto IX is Signia’s most fashion-forward, sleek, receiver-in-canal style hearing aid, for mild to severe hearing loss. Signia Pure 312 AX is Signia’s newest disposable battery powered receiver-in-canal style hearing aid, for mild to severe hearing loss. Finally, Signia Active X is Signia’s attempt at making a hearing aid look more like a Bluetooth earpiece, with the target audience being folks who might not be ready to wear what looks like a traditional hearing aid. Active X is best for first time users with mild to moderate hearing loss.
While the chart below provides a high-level comparison of Signia models, your local Signia provider is also a valuable resource. They can assist in determining the most suitable model for your specific needs and situation.
| Reviews | 13 reviews • 2 video reviews | 0 reviews • 0 video reviews |
| Sales popularity | 65.7% | 11.4% |
| Return rate | 20.7% | 22.6% |
| Released date | Oct 03, 2023 | Mar 04, 2024 |
| Hearing loss | Mild-Severe | Mild-Moderate |
| Styles | RIC, RIC T, RIC CROS, RIC BCT, RIC CROS BCT | RIC, CROS RIC |
| Battery | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
Signia hearing aid reviews
Signia hearing aids check a lot of boxes for a lot of people. Want discreet in-the-ear hearing aids that you can control with your phone? Check. That'd be the Signia Silk Charge&GO IX. Want a sleek and stylish receiver-in-canal hearing aid. Check, that'd be the Styletto IX. Want a custom in-the-ear and rechargeable hearing aid? Check. That'd be the Insio Charge&GO IX (though we're not the biggest fans of this model). Want a hearing aid that can help with your tinnitus, in a way that other hearing aid manufacturers can't? Yep, Signia can do that too, thanks to their Notch Therapy technology.
There's a vast array of models to choose from, there's no doubt about that. But how well are these models reviewed, by both providers and wearers? Well, that's a bit of a mixed bag. For provider reviews, check below. To get a feel for customer sentiment, visit one of the Signia model pages on our site (or even a few), and you may see some patterns emerge from reading different reviews. Overall we do think Signia is a solid brand, but there's some shortcomings to be aware, particularly with their in-the-ear models, and their Bluetooth functionality being somewhat limited.
Expert reviews
Read what a few of our favorite ZipHearing providers have to say about Signia
What I like
I have often mentioned that out of the 7 leading manufacturers, Signia would more than likely be my choice if I were to need hearing aids. For years, I have seen tremendous growth and innovations in their newer products and they have one of the most extensive lists of options to match most consumers' lifestyle and budget. Their latest chip, Signia A/X, focuses on improving speech understanding in noisy environments by having one processor focus specifically on noise while a seperate one focuses on the speech source. This separation has led to our patients stating that it's the clearest sound they have ever heard. These improvements, paired with being the only company with a dedicated face mask mode for improved understanding, are just a fraction of the tools available to help the patient hear better than they ever have with hearing aids.
What needs improving
Now like all companies their hearing aids aren't without faults. I have long wished for Signia to insert an LED light on the physical housing of their Receiver in the Ear Canal hearing aids so that when users manually power them off/on that they can see an indicator flashing and confirm that it was done so successfully. Most users just power them off on the charger which is a breeze, however some may want to power them off when going to the pool or beach in our warm Florida climate. Also, the A/X chip is their first to support the ASHA protocol for Binaural content streaming from Android mobile phones. Although this is a major leap and one most manufacturers do not support, I still feel that Iphone users will still have a much smoother listening experience when streaming VS the Android users. Nevertheless, these cons dont take away from the incredible listening experience they are providing and I will continue recommending their products for most consumers when appropriate.
What I like
Signia is definitely one of my go-to hearing aids because of their reliability and quality of materials. I have worked with every hearing aid manufacturer and have the fewest repairs with my Signia products. Outside of the terrific sound quality and integrated noise suppression circuitry I find that patients take easily to their sleeve domes that will not accidentally come off in their ear with the built in positive snap connection.
What needs improving
On the negative side of Signia, I find that they are a little conservative when I ask them to make deep or long custom instruments. I think they tend to give insertion comfort priority over power requirements when building their custom shells. Sometime we just need to make the hearing aids as deep into the ear as possible and they hold back a little
What I like
I have found Signia to be one of the hearing aid manufacturers that consistently releases meaningfully-different and consistently-improving technology. Their new product, the Augmented Xperience (AX) hearing aids provide some of the longest-lasting rechargeable battery life in the industry. Additionally, they have a portable charger that holds its own charge, which is useful if you want to travel lightly on short trips. The AX now comes in a variety of form factors. A rechargeable in-the-ear hearing aid is available, as is a super thin behind-the-ear "Styletto" model. These options allow me to serve a wide range of patients with a variety of needs. On the programming side, I particularly enjoy their "Own Voice Processing" which helps patients acclimate to the sound of their own voice when they start wearing hearing aids. This can be difficult for new hearing aid users, so it is nice to have a specific feature to help mitigate this challenge. The app for mobile phones is very user-friendly and easy to use, and Signia has begun including select Android phones in their list of Bluetooth streaming-capable phones.
What needs improving
I would like to see Signia reach the level of Bluetooth streaming capabilities that Phonak has reached. As of now, only certain Android phones can stream phone calls and other audio into Signia hearing aids.
What I like
Signia designs really impressive, unique consumer features. With everything from the rechargeable bluetooth in-the-ear Active X to the sleek and stylish Styletto RIC, they have a product that will likely fit your aesthetic preference. In addition, features like motion sensors, dual processors, and Own Voice Processing allow the potential for great hearing even in noisy places.
What needs improving
Their RIC devices don't fit all ear canals comfortably. We'd love to see a curve in the speaker outlet for a better all-around fit
What I like
Signia is one of the “Big 6” hearing aid manufacturers internationally. Signa was founded by Siemens a 100-year-old German multinational company known for telecommunications, MRI’s and other industrial technologies. That electrical engineering and innovation background made Signia one of the leaders in hearing technology. Like its other Big 6 competitors, Signia offers Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeables, and different styles from BTE’s for severe hearing loss to tiny mini CIC’s for those with mild to moderate hearing losses seeking discreet hearing assistance. Signia’s current AX model platform boasts the only hearing device on the market with two separate processors, one to seek and process speech and the other to reduce background noise. The AX platform also utilizes a feature termed “Own Voice Processing” in which the processors can recognize the user’s voice to minimize it from being amplified and sounding “artificial” or plugged up which can be a problem for 1 st timer hearing aid users. I find myself fitting more and more Signia products because patients really are pleased with sound quality of the device and I receive increasingly more phone calls requesting Signia products.
What needs improving
Signia makes a great “off the shelf” RIC product but their shell lab is lacking. Despite being the first hearing aid manufacturer to develop scanning technology of ears to make custom products, those models typically don’t fit well. This is puzzling and find myself looking to different hearing manufacturer when a patient wants a custom products or needs earmolds. I would like to see Signia work on its advertising and market penetration. Signia has shrunk in terms of name recognition the last 4-5 years, likely due to more aggressive marketing by several of its competitors. As a hearing aid dispenser, this sometimes makes it tough to encourage patients to try their product if they are not as familiar with the Signia brand as much as other manufacturers.
What I like
Signia produces hearing instruments that provide wearers with maximum clarity in all situations. With an extended bandwidth Signia makes music sound much more realistic than ever before. Signia hearing instruments have been tested to provide better hearing in noise than normal hearing. We appreciate the variety of styles Signia offers to meet everyones needs. Some of the unique hearing instruments Signia offers are the invisible Silk devices along with the Styletto which has a very appealing style and a carrying case with an internal battery to charge your aids on the go!
What needs improving
We would like to see some better options for the in the ear hearing devices.
What I like
The Signia brand of hearing aid technology has always been proven to be a top level performing hearing aid for our customers. They have a great performing hearing aid for all different types of hearing losses that I come across in my office. Signia has a wide variety of different styles of hearing aids as well. This makes it easy for customer's expectations and preferences to be met and exceeded. Signia's new pure charge and go AX hearing aid technology has some of the best sound quality and clarity I've worked with. Their hearing aid's Bluetooth phone call streaming technology is clear sounding and works easily.
What needs improving
Even though Signia is in most cases my go to hearing aid hearing for my customers, I do find that the super power hearing aids users can prefer another manufacturer's sound quality from time to time. It would also be very helpful if they came out with a rechargeable custom hearing aid to their hearing aid technology portfolio.
User reviews
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Signia hearing aid prices
Signia hearing aid prices are really all over the place. A quick Google search for their flagship model, Pure Charge&GO IX, will show retailers selling the same exact model from between $1299 each up to $2699 each. What gives? It mostly comes down to how the hearing aid is sold, and what kind of aftercare (if any) is included. Signia, unlike many other manufacturers, isn't really known for tightly controlling how their retailers sell their hearing aids, and that means you really have a lot of options when it comes to buying a Signia hearing aid. Here's a summary of your options:
Direct-to-consumer (mail order): If you have a recent hearing test you can email or upload it to a number of different retailers' websites and they'll remotely program the hearing aids and mail them out to you. This is the cheapest way to buy Signia, but it comes at a cost—not getting local care, and not knowing if your hearing aids are setup correctly, and not having someone locally to rely on for service and maintenance. Signia advises against mail order sales due to the lack of in-person professional fitting and support, as stated on their website.
Local Signia provider: Purchasing directly from a local distributor can be more expensive, often exceeding $6,000 for a pair of Signia's best hearing aids. This is the easiest way to buy Signia, and it's how most people actually do it. The hearing provider you buy from will usually include several years of follow-up services at no additional cost. To buy from a local provider, you can use this tool on Signia’s website to locate nearby distributors and arrange a consultation.
Discount networks: Companies like ZipHearing offer discount pricing on Signia, often saving customers 30% or more on hearing aids while still providing access to local care. This option is ideal for people who want to save up to 30% on hearing aids, have a good idea of what they want, don't anticipate needing much follow up care.
| Model | Pair Price | Available Styles | % of sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 7IX | $3,398 | RIC, RIC BCT, RIC T, RIC CROS, RIC CROS BCT | 72.3% |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 5IX | $2,798 | RIC, RIC BCT, RIC T, RIC CROS, RIC CROS BCT | 20.7% |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 3IX | $2,698 | RIC, RIC BCT, RIC T, RIC CROS, RIC CROS BCT | 7% |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 2IX | $2,598 | RIC, RIC BCT, RIC T, RIC CROS, RIC CROS BCT | 0% |
| Signia Pure Charge&Go 1IX | $2,398 | RIC, RIC BCT, RIC T, RIC CROS, RIC CROS BCT | 0% |
| Signia Styletto IX 7 | $3,398 | RIC, CROS RIC | 90.3% |
| Signia Styletto IX 5 | $2,798 | RIC, CROS RIC | 9.7% |
| Signia Styletto IX 3 | $2,698 | RIC, CROS RIC | 0% |
| Signia Silk Charge&Go 7IX | $3,398 | CIC, CROS | 78.3% |
| Signia Silk Charge&Go 5IX | $2,798 | CIC, CROS | 13.9% |
| Signia Silk Charge&Go 3IX | $2,698 | CIC, CROS | 7.8% |
| Signia Silk Charge&Go 2IX | $2,598 | CIC, CROS | 0% |
| Signia Silk Charge&Go 1IX | $2,398 | CIC, CROS | 0% |
| Signia Pure 312 7AX | $4,398 | RIC, CROS | 78.6% |
| Signia Pure 312 5AX | $3,798 | RIC, CROS | 7.1% |
| Signia Pure 312 3AX | $3,198 | RIC, CROS | 7.1% |
| Signia Pure 312 2AX | $2,798 | RIC, CROS | 7.1% |
| Signia Pure 312 1AX | $2,598 | RIC, CROS | 0% |
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