The Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 in review
This test report is about the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8. It was developed by Audio Service and covers light, medium, and stronger hearing needs. This variant is worn behind the ear. The G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 is a slightly visible hearing aid from the upper price segment. We achieve clean sound transmission through the direct alignment of the speaker in the ear canal.
Hearing comfort
Right at the beginning, we address the topic of hearing comfort. By this, we mean all the features that provide a fully pleasant, rich, and disturbance-free sound. In the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8, the manufacturer offers customers a comprehensive noise management system.
The classic noise suppression is, of course, also present here. Its task is to recognize and slightly mitigate simple sounds from the environment. In this audio service model, you can be quite satisfied with the adjustment depth of the noise suppression. It can be adjusted step by step and ensures that sounds do not dominate. Short, loud noises are quickly recognized and effectively reduced in the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8, thanks to an adjustable impulse sound suppressor.
Here, the wind suppression is very solid and satisfies us in everyday life. We are pleased with the spatial functions. The hearing aid has adaptive microphones that support spatial hearing very well. Those who want a hearing aid with many options will be well served with the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8. It has 18 frequency bands and therefore provides excellent adjustment possibilities. The sound can be modified according to individual preferences, even after several years. If the hearing comfort is ever insufficient, you can make further personal adjustments in the app. There is a special mode that uses artificial intelligence. This allows countless real sound data to be used to help you specifically and effectively.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,6
Operation & connectivity
Although hearing aids are now very intelligent, they still cannot read the thoughts of the hearing aid wearer. Thus, the automation sometimes reaches its limits. Individual adjustment options can be really useful, so let's take a quick look at the options available with the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8: There is usually a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the G8 12 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selection button and can also be deactivated if desired. A discreet way to adjust the hearing aid is with the remote control. It fits in any pocket. If the person you are talking to is speaking too quietly again, just one or two clicks are enough to adjust the volume. Additional hearing programs for listening to music or driving can also be activated using the remote control.
Voice commands are a fairly new way to operate hearing aids. However, we do not have this option in this model. That’s not a big deal – what matters is that you can hear well. There is no control of the hearing aids with a simple tap in this Audio Service model, as it would have required specific sensors in the housing.
Smartphone apps are now frequently offered for better usability of hearing aids. In our opinion, the app from Audio Service is one of the better ones, as it provides a good set of adjustment options. We really enjoyed the direct, wireless streaming. This means that calls from the smartphone are transferred to the hearing aids without any additional accessories. This makes the hearing aid the perfect hands-free system or wireless headphones. Listening to music or watching and hearing videos is also incredibly comfortable.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3
Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8:
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Simplicity & security
Let's continue with the test: How is the user-friendliness? Is it easy or complicated to handle the hearing aid? The automatic situational recognition plays a significant role in our test. The better it works, the easier it is for our hearing to get through the day. The G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 performs excellently here and adapts to many situations. Some people have difficulty getting used to it, but this hearing aid makes it easy for us to cope with the new volume. There is a familiarization manager that gradually introduces us to the required target amplification. The period can last a few weeks or even several months, and it can be individually adjusted. The increments are so small that you hardly notice that there has just been an increase in volume.
For simple handling in everyday life, energy supply is definitely a part of it. The G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 has a built-in rechargeable battery and can be recharged repeatedly. Since a single charge lasts for the whole day, we don’t have to worry about the battery dying in the middle of a conversation.
The G8 12 is almost dust and waterproof and, with its IP 68 classification, is certainly well protected against external influences.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,0
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Extras
We have addressed the key factors in our test report. Before we conclude, we are looking for a few extras: We noticed the tinnitus option here. If desired, one can have a special tinnitus program set up. This lays a gentle noise on the ears if needed, to distract a little from the annoying tinnitus. The sounds can be tailored to personal hearing preferences.
A real added value is the remote service. For a change in the hearing aid settings, you no longer need to go to the specialist store; instead, you can contact the audiologist directly via the app. Through a cloud service, you can then load the new data package into the hearing aids. This is exactly what we expect from a modern hearing aid.
Special sensors in the Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 offer completely new insights into your health status. For example, at the end of the day, you can check how many steps you have taken. By the way, you don’t even need to have your smartphone with you while on the go. You just need to take a look at the app to read the data. It would have been nice to have a few lifestyle functions, but those are not available in the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8. Other hearing aids can score points with language translators or fall alarms, but here it remains with the usual range of functions.
Rating Extras: 1,8
Conclusion: Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8
Our conclusion for this hearing aid is very positive: Here we have a small technological wonder that has impressed us in every way. Both the hearing comfort and the features for everyday use leave nothing to be desired. We are very pleased to give it an overall rating of 1.43 and are confident that this device provides a great listening experience.
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Our Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 review was created on March 11, 2024 and lastly updated on May 21, 2024. The overall rating of 1,43 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 4.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
How big is the G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 from Audio Service?
Since a size in millimeters does not explain how large a hearing aid appears, we have divided the size perception into classes. Class "XXS" is practically invisible, and class "M" has the largest appearance. The G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 from Audio Service falls into the size class S. It could therefore be described as medium-sized.
What is the price of the Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8?
The G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 from the manufacturer Audio Service is currently offered by hearing care professionals in Germany in a price range of approximately €2,500.00 to €3,000.00. To assess the price-performance ratio, you should also consider the overall test score of 1.4 (very good).
How well can you hear with the Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8?
The Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 receives a score of 1.6 (good) from us for hearing comfort. The Audio Service hearing aid receives the rating 'very good' (4 out of 5 stars) for its suppression of wind noise. The noise suppression of the device achieves a good 4 out of 5 stars. 18 frequency bands can be adjusted separately in this hearing aid for processing sound ranges (top values of the current high-end models: 24).
For whom is the Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 suitable?
If your hearing deficit is mild, medium, or severe, the Audio Service G8 12 Mood R LI T 8 could be suitable for you. This so-called "fitting range" of the hearing aid is defined by the manufacturer and has to do, among other things, with the amplification of the hearing aid. Whether the device is actually suitable for you can only be meaningfully assessed by a hearing care professional on site after a comprehensive hearing test has been conducted.
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