Test report: Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312

The Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312 in review

To create a hearing aid test report, we take a close look at the hearing aids and, if possible, wear them ourselves for a while. This time it was the Sound FS 9 R 312 from Hansaton, a device of excellent quality that can accommodate nearly every hearing need. The Sound FS 9 R 312 is a small-sized hearing aid that sits behind the ear. With the speaker located directly in the ear canal, it has already met the basic requirements for decent sound.

This premium hearing aid from the Hansaton Fokus family offers you all the advantages mentioned in the article, providing you with the best possible support in hearing.

Hearing comfort

One of our favorite chapters is hearing comfort, as it addresses one of the most important topics in conversation with our customers: background noise. Ideally, everyone would just like to hear speech and mute all other sounds. However, it is not that simple. Without noise, our lives would sound very thin and empty. That is why hearing aids are designed to keep background noises under control, but not to eliminate them completely.

With the Sound FS 9 R 312, we were impressed by the excellent noise management. The mandatory noise suppression is supposed to respond to anything that has a somewhat consistent hum, such as heating or the range hood. In this device, it really performs exceptionally well, significantly more so than in most other hearing aids.

Wind noise is always an issue when the microphones of the hearing aid are somewhat exposed. With the Sound FS 9 R 312, this is not a problem at all, as it has intelligent and effective wind noise suppression. It not only reduces the audible turbulence but also maintains speech understanding. The impulse sound suppression is extremely useful. It captures all clattering, popping, and crackling noises and reliably dampens them. 3D hearing is very important for a natural impression. The device leaves nothing to be desired in this regard and has impressed us on this point. We found a proud 20 equalizer bands in the Sound FS 9 R 312. In each band, the hearing aid activates its noise management, filters out the disturbing elements, and keeps important speech components. Acoustic changes can be precise and tailored. We are very satisfied with this. Especially with jagged or steeply falling hearing curves, such a hearing aid can be very useful.

Understanding speech in noisy environments is always a challenge. Hansaton addresses this issue with the use of artificial intelligence. The result is brilliant and clear speech transmission, while the surrounding noises still come through realistically loud to the ear.

The 9er technology combines all modern technical innovations: a vibrant 360° focus, a specially developed program for driving that allows you to clearly understand all passengers – whether next to or behind you – an improved speech localization in noisy environments, as well as a perfect balance between noise and speech, which ensures a pleasant and relaxed listening experience.

Rating Hearing comfort: 1,2

Operation & connectivity

Although hearing aids are now very intelligent, they still cannot read the thoughts of the hearing aid wearer. Thus, the automatic features sometimes reach their limits. Individual adjustment options can be really useful, so let's briefly look at the options available with the Sound FS 9 R 312: The simplest control option is always a button directly on the hearing aid. This model has one as well. It can be programmed according to your preferences. Do you want a manual volume control? No problem, the button allows for a step-wise 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. Those who wish to leave everything in automatic mode can simply ignore the button or even have it deactivated. We really like the small remote controls, and we found one for this model. This allows for discreet small changes in volume or sound.

Voice control is a modern way of operating hearing aids. Hansaton has integrated this function into its model, saving us from feeling for a small button. With sensor technology, Hansaton is taking an innovative approach, opening up entirely new possibilities. For example, there is a Tap control for the Sound FS 9 R 312. Just tap briefly, but noticeably, with the flat hand or a few fingers on your ear shell. The hearing aid can then perform a specific function, such as switching to a special setting. Your audiologist can configure this according to your wishes.

In the App Store, we also find a suitable application from Hansaton. The app for the Sound FS 9 R 312 may not be one of our highlights, but it has everything you need for your hearing systems. For our digital everyday life, a streaming option would be nice. The device presented meets our desire and comes with a 2.4 GHz radio module. This allows phone calls and sounds to be sent directly from the smartphone to the hearing aids.

These devices use two different connection types for the transmission of audio signals: Bluetooth for streaming and calling with the smartphone or the connection via proprietary accessories such as partner microphones or TV adapters. The latter operates with the more energy-efficient AirStream. Therefore, battery life depends not only on hearing loss and usage behavior but also on which devices you use.

Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,3

Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312: If every word counts, the partner microphone is a valuable aid. Let the speaker clip it on during lectures, city tours, or engaging conversations. The microphone captures the voice and transmits it via Bluetooth directly to your hearing aids. This direct transmission ensures excellent speech understanding—even in loud or turbulent environments.

Simplicity & security

We continue our test and explore how easy this hearing aid is to handle. After all, it should simplify the everyday lives of hearing aid users, not complicate them further. Ideally, the hearing aid should work largely autonomously. Here, the performance of the Sound FS 9 R 312 is exceptionally good. It has a lot of typical hearing situations stored, which the device recognizes autonomously and always generates the appropriate setting. We give a big plus point for the automatic acclimatization assistant. It raises the starting volume in very small steps until my hearing goal is reached. This significantly eases the adjustment to the new sound.

Zinc-air batteries power the Sound FS 9 R 312. Changing the battery could become quite challenging for people with limited dexterity or vision. If you have concerns about this, it might be better to look for a rechargeable model.

The Sound FS 9 is nearly dust and waterproof and, with its IP 68 classification, is certainly well protected against external influences.

Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8

Extras

At the end of our test report, there is still a bit of space for the extra features: A special tinnitus program can be programmed into the Sound FS 9 R 312 upon request. This allows for the generation of stimulating, pleasant sounds that distract from the tinnitus when it is particularly strong. We find this very useful and are happy to give extra points.

We find the remote maintenance service that can be utilized quite exciting. If one doesn’t have the opportunity to visit the audiologist, they can instead contact them through the app, briefly describe their hearing problem, and then receive a data package with a new hearing aid configuration. If it sounds good, they can upload it to their hearing aids.

Tracking health data is a real added value in modern hearing aids. However, this Hansaton model lacks the sensors for this service. This Hansaton hearing aid has no further lifestyle options onboard. Elsewhere, there are voice assistants or reminder functions, but they are not necessary for good hearing. It would just have made the product a bit cooler.

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Rating Extras: 2,5

Conclusion: Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312

In conclusion, it can be said that this device is a true all-rounder that impresses us with its comfort features and achieves a good overall result with a rating of 1.51. Those who want to forgo cutting-edge technology but still wish for a comfortable hearing experience are in the right place here.

In our article Hearing Aid Prices, we highlight how prices are composed and what makes the difference.

 

Our Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312 review was created on November 19, 2024 and lastly updated on February 17, 2025. The overall rating of 1,51 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 3.5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..

 

 

 

FAQ

### What is the cost of the Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312? The Sound FS 9 R 312 from Hansaton is currently offered by providers in a rough price range of approximately starting from €3,000. You should consider this price in relation to the test score of 1.5 (good). And for example, also in dependence on the star rating in the area of noise suppression in our tests (very good 5 stars - the best possible rating). You can find all comparison values in the [hearing aids comparison](../suche). ### How well can you hear with the Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312? The Sound FS 9 R 312 from Hansaton achieved a score of 1.2 (very good) in the testing area of hearing comfort. In the area of noise suppression, the hearing aid received very good 5 stars (the best possible rating). For wind noise suppression, it received the designation 'excellent' (maximum 5 out of 5 stars). The hearing aid shows 20 different equalizer bands in the test, which can be adjusted by the hearing care professional to the individual's hearing ability (current top models reach 24). ### For whom is the Sound FS 9 R 312 by Hansaton suitable? This hearing aid is aimed at people with mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss. This so-called "fitting range" is provided by Hansaton as a rough framework. A good local hearing care company can immediately determine after a professional hearing test whether this behind-the-ear hearing aid is suitable for you. ### How large is the Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312? We have classified all hearing aids on the market into four size classes, from XXS (virtually invisible) to M (rather large). The Hansaton Sound FS 9 R 312 has a size classification of S, making it medium-sized compared to other hearing aids.

 

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