S Series™ iQ  |  Hierarchy Chart

S Series 11 - Vibrant S Series 9 - Active S Series 7 - Social S Series 5 - Calm
S Series iQ 11 - Vibrant S Series iQ 9 - Active S Series iQ 7 - Social S Series 5 - Calm
Sound Imaging Optimal high-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in all 16 channels and 16 bands High-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in 12 channels and 12 bands Frequency shaping in 8 channels and 8 bands 6 channels and 6 bands
PureWave Feedback Eliminator Starkey's industry-leading PureWave Feedback Eliminator puts S Series in a class all its own with more robust feedback cancellation and intelligent artifact elimination to ensure your patients get the best possible performance in every listening environment. O O O O
Acoustic Scene AnalyzerAcoustic Scene Analyzer (ASA) is Starkey's newest integrated system for maximizing performance in noise and preserving speech recognition. Able to instantly classify incoming signals based on unique acoustic characteristics, ASA can seamlessly select and implement the most appropriate algorithms individually or collectively, resulting in the best possible acoustic response at every moment in time. The result is the highest level of patient comfort and clarity in noise while emphasizing speech preservation. Premium 16-channel environmental adaptation with 5 levels of personalization Advanced 12-channel environmental adaptation with 3 levels of personalization Select 8-channel environmental adaptation with 2 levels of personalization Standard 6-channel environmental adaptation
NEW Voice iQ Voice iQ is so fast and smart it reduces noise between syllables of speech. Its two-part algorithm uses dynamic voice identification, coupled with a spectral noise control that calculates appropriate gain on a per channel basis. The result is unprecedented sound quality, ease of listening, and intelligibility of speech in noise. O O O
Noise Reduction Strength Maximum Moderate Light
AudioScapesStarkey's new acoustic pattern recognition system, AudioScape, with patented, real-time environment detection and classification, adapts to any listening environment by seamlessly adjusting to the patient's preferred settings. An important part of this patented classification process includes a channel-specific signal-to-noise ratio calculation to ensure that speech is always given priority. O O O O
Machine Noise O O O
Speech in Noise O O
Wind O O O O
Quiet O O O O
AudioScape Adaptation Levels 5 3 on/off on/off
Time Constant Adjustability O O
InVision DirectionalityBased on clinical performance measures and patient-proven results InVision Directionality, our industry-leading directional system, is designed to better perform in highly complex backgrounds of noise. S Series boasts the highest mean DI scores and the lowest operational noise floor, helping patients significantly increase their understanding in noise. O O O O
Automatic Telephone SolutionsAutomatic Telephone Solutions (ATS) automatically detects telephone use and adjusts to the optimal acoustic frequency response for telephone listening. O O O O
T² RemoteT² is a new breakthrough technology from Starkey that allows your patients to control their hearing aids using any cell or touch-tone phone, avoiding the need to carry additional hardware. T² discreetly and instantly classifies the touch-tone signal and automatically adjusts. O O O O
Live Real Ear Measurement*Starkey was the first company to integrate real-ear measurement into a hearing aid. Now Live Real Ear Measurement in the S Series takes this capability to the next level. With this system and the power of Inspire® fitting software, you can see the hearing aid output in your patient's ear, in real-ear SPL, while the system evaluates the hearing aid response and matches to your selected target — providing you with the most precise fitting information available. O O O O
Live 3D Speech MappingLive 3D Speech Mapping allows you to verify how the hearing aid processes speech, or any live acoustic input, in real time. Additionally, the Live Speech Mapping display engages the patient and family in the fitting process, resulting in greater understanding and acceptance. O
Live Speech MappingWith Inspire 2009 you now have a more personal, accurate way to fit and counsel your patient including enhanced Live Real Ear Measurement, Live Speech Mapping and e-STAT. A precise fitting is critical to creating successful patient outcomes, which is why this system is integrated into all S Series models and technology levels. O O O O
Leisure ListeningMusic & Television Performance offers new memory programs designed for optimal performance for two of the most important environments based on patient feedback. O O O O
Music 4 genres
TV O O O O
ReminderReminder offers you the option of programming audible voice or tone reminders for follow-up appointments and maintenance checks. O
IndicatorsVoice Indicators alert your patient to the status of their hearing aid, low battery, memory and telephone modes in their choice of male or female voices in a wide variety of languages. O O O O
Level-Dependent Speech O O O O
Level-Dependent Tone O O O O
Self CheckSelf Check allows you and your patients to perform a diagnostic check of the microphone, circuit and receiver by opening and closing the battery door three times. This information is then retained for you to view and use in counseling. O
In-Situ Audiometry O O O O
Auto Path O O O O
Verify Comfort O O O O
Data Logging O O O O
Memories 4 4 4 4

* Live Real Ear Measurement not available on OtoLens.