The Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8 in review
In this test report, we look at the G8 16 Mood R LI 8. It was developed by Audio Service and addresses light, moderate, and also strong hearing needs. This variant is worn behind the ear. The G8 16 Mood R LI 8 is a small hearing aid from the premium segment. We achieve clear sound transmission through the cleverly chosen outsourcing of the speaker into the ear canal.
Hearing comfort
One of our favorite chapters is hearing comfort, as it addresses one of the most important topics in conversations with our customers: background noises. Ideally, everyone would only want to hear speech and block out all other sounds. However, it's not that simple. Without noises, our lives would sound very thin and empty. That's why hearing aids are designed to keep sounds in check as much as possible without eliminating them entirely. We were impressed with the excellent sound management of the G8 16 Mood R LI 8. The mandatory noise suppression is supposed to activate for anything that creates a somewhat steady hum, such as heating systems or vents. In this device, it truly does, and significantly more so than in most other hearing aids. Wind is also an issue that can limit hearing comfort outdoors. But the G8 16 Mood R LI 8 handles this confidently by activating wind noise suppression in such situations. By the way, this feature is adjustable in stages. Short and sharp sounds are usually annoying, but this model includes an adjustable impulse sound control. Consequently, noises like clattering cutlery, slamming drawers, or rustling newspapers are not perceived as unpleasant. The spatial hearing in this model is nearly realistic. A sophisticated directional microphone technology allows for good directional hearing and creates a true 3D effect. The number of frequency bands is very important for good speech-noise distinction. With 20, this hearing aid ranks among the top and offers excellent adjustment options. If the hearing comfort is not sufficient for you, you can make further personal adjustments in the app. There is a special mode that uses artificial intelligence. This allows for countless real sound data to be used to help you effectively and purposefully.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,3
Operation & connectivity
Buttons, presses, switches ... or maybe an app? Controls can significantly expand the functionality of hearing aids. Is there such a thing in the G8 16 Mood R LI 8? We looked it up. The simplest control option is always a button directly on the hearing aid. This one has it too. It can be programmed according to your wishes. Do you want manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for a stepwise adjustment of the volume. Or do you need different special programs for your professional life or hobbies? These can also be activated via the button. Anyone who wants to leave everything in automatic mode can simply ignore the button or even have it deactivated. We do like small remote controls, and we found one for this model. This way, you can discreetly make small adjustments to the volume or sound.
Voice commands are a relatively new way to operate hearing aids. However, we do not have this option in this model yet. That’s not a big deal - the main thing is that you can hear well. Another option to control the hearing aids is tapping control. You simply tap your fingers on your ear, which triggers a specific function. But this feature is not available in this Audio Service device.
Adjusting volume or special functions via an app is already widespread today, and the G8 16 Mood R LI 8 goes this way and provides us with an app. This app offers much more than just hearing aid functions and lets us imagine what hearing aids could still be used for in the future - besides good hearing. You don’t need headphones anymore, as it has a wireless option and can transmit sounds directly from the smartphone to your ears – provided the smartphone is equipped with 2.4 GHz LE technology.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3
Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8:
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Simplicity & security
For the next chapter, we subjected the hearing aid to a small practical test. We wanted to know if it is easy to use in everyday life and uncomplicated. With an extraordinarily well-functioning situational automation, the G8 16 Mood R LI 8 scores high in terms of everyday performance. The finely tuned recognition of the acoustic scene allows us to effortlessly transition through different listening environments without having to manually readjust. This is exactly what we want from a hearing aid. A big plus point goes to the automatic acclimatization assistant. It gradually raises the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing goal is achieved. This significantly facilitates the adjustment to the new sound.
Easy handling in everyday life definitely includes power supply. The G8 16 Mood R LI 8 has a built-in battery and is rechargeable. Since a single charge is sufficient for the whole day, we don’t have to worry about the battery dying in the middle of a conversation.
The data sheet certifies that the Audio Service device has a certification according to IP protection class 68. This makes it one of the most resilient hearing aids on the market. Dust has no chance, and water cannot enter the housing unless it is submerged deeper than 1.5 meters. However, be careful. For example, shampoo alters the surface tension of the water. You should also avoid saltwater. In everyday life, however, you can behave quite carefree.
Rating Simplicity & security: 0,8
Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8:
Extras
We complete the test by checking if there are a few extras for you: Are you among those suffering from tinnitus? Then you could use the optional tinnitus program in the G8 16 Mood R LI 8. Soft, gentle sounds are tuned to your hearing and engage all areas of the inner ear. This is nothing more than a distraction technique, and it works remarkably well. The tinnitus fades into the general noise and no longer bothers you. This is a simple but effective tool and earns extra points from us.
A clever tool is the integrated remote maintenance service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a scarce resource. Therefore, such a remote maintenance service is absolutely reasonable. Those in need of a new programming for their hearing aids can easily contact the audiologist through the app and describe their hearing preferences. Via a cloud service, the professional can then send a custom setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is loaded onto the hearing aid and can be tried out immediately. This definitely deserves extra points in our test.
Sensors in the hearing aid enable functions that provide real added value. This model from Audio Service contains such sensors and, for example, counts your steps throughout the day. The data can then be viewed in the app. It is quite possible that additional tracking functions will be added through subsequent updates. This Audio Service hearing aid does not have any further lifestyle options on board. Elsewhere, there are voice assistants or reminder functions, but you don't need those for good hearing. It simply would have made the product a bit cooler.
Rating Extras: 1,8
Conclusion: Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8
Our conclusion for this hearing aid is very positive: Here we have a little technological marvel that has impressed us in every way. Both the listening comfort and the features for everyday use leave nothing to be desired. We are happy to give an overall rating of 1.31 and are confident that this device provides a fantastic listening experience.
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Our Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8 review was created on March 5, 2024 and lastly updated on May 21, 2024. The overall rating of 1,31 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 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 noticeable is the Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8 to others?
It is in the size class S, appearing medium-sized. We primarily kept the impression for outsiders in mind.
What is the price of the Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8?
The price range in which the Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8 is approximately offered in Germany starts at €3,000.00. The device's performance corresponds to the price. In the test, it received an overall rating of 1.3 (very good).
Is the Audio Service G8 16 Mood R LI 8 suitable for my hearing loss?
This behind-the-ear hearing aid is suitable for mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss. You can compare other hearing aids in this fitting range with the G8 16 Mood R LI 8 from Audio Service: Hearing Aids Comparison.
How good is hearing with the G8 16 Mood R LI 8 from Audio Service?
This behind-the-ear model receives a performance rating of 1.3 (very good) in the "hearing comfort" category in the test report. Important for hearing comfort is, among other things, noise suppression. Here, the G8 16 Mood R LI 8 from Audio Service achieves very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). For reducing wind noise, it receives our designation of 'very good' (4 out of 5 stars). The signal processing in this hearing aid occurs in 20 different adjustable channels (the best hearing aids currently have 24 channels).
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