Hearing-aid review by our RCI-registered audiologists
Are Signia Active Pro hearing aids good? Short answer: yes, for the right ear. It is a genuinely well-made, earbud-style rechargeable aid that suits people with mild to moderately-severe hearing loss who want help that does not look like a hearing aid, and its stand-out feature is Signia's Own Voice Processing, which stops your own voice sounding boomy. It is not the aid for severe-to-profound loss, for anyone wanting a truly invisible device, or for a tight budget — this sits at the premium end. As with any aid, the right pick comes from your hearing test and daily life, not the badge, and a hearing aid manages hearing loss rather than curing it.
The Active Pro is Signia's take on a hearing aid that looks like a wireless earbud. It is an in-the-ear device from the German engineering heritage of the former Siemens hearing division, now part of WS Audiology. Here is what sits behind that earbud shell.
The Active Pro is an in-the-ear aid shaped like a modern earphone. It uses ready-made soft click sleeves rather than a custom mould, so it can be fitted the same day you decide — no waiting for a build. It sits visibly in the ear like an earbud, which is exactly the point for people who dislike the classic behind-the-ear look.
The original Active Pro launched on Signia's Xperience platform. It has since been succeeded by the Active Pro IX, which adds newer conversation-tracking processing, so the very newest chip is not in the original model. Both remain premium instant-fit aids built on the same Signia engineering.
Active Pro handles your own voice on a separate track from everything else, so it sounds natural instead of boomy or 'in a barrel'. That hollow own-voice feeling is one of the most common reasons first-time users give up on hearing aids, and Signia tackles it head-on — a real strength of this range.
A sealed lithium-ion cell gives a full day on one charge, streaming included, and the aids drop into a slim portable charging case overnight. There are no tiny disposable batteries to open or replace each week — a genuine plus if dexterity or eyesight is a concern.
These are the things the Active Pro does well enough that we actively recommend it to the right patient.
For a lot of people the biggest barrier is the stigma, not the price. The earbud shape reads as a normal wireless earphone, which is why it lands so well with first-time users and with working, tech-forward adults who have quietly put off getting help.
Because it uses ready-made sleeves, there are no ear impressions and no wait for a custom build. In practice you can be tested, fitted and walk out hearing better the same visit — useful if you have travelled to the clinic or simply do not want the delay.
Own Voice Processing plus Signia's premium sound processing means speech stays clear and your own voice stays natural. For a small in-ear device, the sound quality is a step above what most people expect from something this discreet.
You can stream calls, music and podcasts from an iPhone and from compatible Android phones straight into your ears, and adjust volume or programs quietly from the Signia app. The built-in AI Assistant handles small tweaks without a clinic visit, and TV audio streams through a Signia StreamLine accessory.
Every hearing aid trades something away, and the Active Pro is no exception. These are the reasons we sometimes steer a patient towards a different Signia model or a different brand entirely.
The instant-fit earbud shell suits mild to moderately-severe loss, roughly up to the 70-80 dB range with the right sleeve. If your loss is severe or profound, a behind-the-ear aid such as Signia's Motion Charge&Go can deliver more clean, feedback-free power. Your audiogram decides this, not the marketing.
It sits in the ear like an earbud, so it is not invisible, and because it fills the canal some people feel occluded or 'blocked up', especially in the first weeks. If a truly hidden aid matters most to you, a near-invisible Silk CIC or a custom Insio is more discreet.
The same instant fit that makes it convenient means retention depends on your ear shape. Very small, wide or unusually shaped canals may not hold it securely, in which case a custom-moulded aid is the more reliable choice. This is exactly what a trial is for.
There is no disposable-battery fallback if you forget to charge overnight, and the lithium-ion cell ages over the years and eventually needs a service replacement. It also sits at the premium end — if budget is the priority, Signia's Orion or Intuis lines cost far less.
The original Active Pro is now a previous-generation model, so you may not see that exact name on a current price list — it has largely been replaced by the Active Pro IX. In our own Signia list the current Active Pro IX comes as a pair (a 'Kit') at an MRP of about ₹3,24,990 for the two aids, with the step-down Active IX pair at about ₹1,59,990. These are manufacturer MRPs; Prudent sells genuine Signia up to 30-50% below MRP, so your real price lands well under those figures. Hearing aids are GST-exempt in India and we offer 0% EMI. We only quote your exact price after your hearing test, once we know the technology level you actually need.
The Active Pro is Signia's top instant-fit level, with more processing channels and better performance in noise than the standard Active. As a premium aid its MRP is high — the current Active Pro IX pair is listed around ₹3,24,990 — so treat it as a premium, not a budget, choice.
We sell genuine, sealed Signia units with full manufacturer warranty at up to 30-50% below MRP. Hearing aids carry no GST in India, and 0% EMI is available to spread the cost. The exact figure depends on the model and technology level recommended for you, confirmed at your appointment.
A hearing aid is only as good as the fitting behind it. Here is how the Active Pro is fitted and supported by our RCI-registered audiologists across Pune, Delhi and Bengaluru.
We measure your hearing properly before recommending anything. The Active Pro only makes sense if your audiogram and ear anatomy suit an instant-fit in-ear aid — the test tells us honestly whether it does.
You try the recommended Active Pro in our clinic, fitted to your audiogram, before you pay. Because a hearing aid manages hearing loss rather than curing it, hearing the real difference for yourself matters more than any spec sheet.
We fit Signia, Phonak, Oticon, Widex, ReSound, Starkey, Unitron and Interton. If a different aid or a more powerful style suits you better than the Active Pro, we will tell you plainly rather than push a single badge.
Hearing changes over time. We re-tune, clean and service your Active Pro for the life of the device at our clinics in Viman Nagar (Pune), Rohini and Green Park (Delhi) and Jayanagar (Bengaluru), with home visits around those cities.
Useful next steps if you are weighing up the Active Pro against other Signia models or other brands.
See every Signia family we fit — Pure Charge&Go, Styletto, Silk, Motion, Insio and more — with technology and starting prices, so you can compare the Active Pro against its siblings.
See the full Signia rangeThe only way to know if the Active Pro suits you is to measure your hearing first. Book a free 45-minute test at your nearest clinic or as a home visit.
Book your free testCompare real MRPs and your Prudent price across all the brands and tiers we stock, GST-exempt and with 0% EMI.
See all pricesNew to all this? Learn how styles, power levels and features actually differ, so the choice between an earbud-style aid and a behind-the-ear one makes sense.
Compare styles & brandsThe full model page: what it is, who it suits and honest India pricing.
See the modelUsually not. The Active Pro is an instant-fit, earbud-style in-ear aid best suited to mild through moderately-severe hearing loss, roughly up to the 70-80 dB range with the right sleeve. For severe-to-profound loss, a behind-the-ear model such as Signia's Motion Charge&Go can deliver more clean, feedback-free power. The right power level is confirmed by our audiologist from your audiogram at the free hearing test.
Yes. It uses Signia's Charge&Go lithium-ion battery, which lasts a full day on a single charge with some streaming included. You drop the aids into a slim portable charging case overnight, so there are no tiny disposable batteries to change. There is no disposable-battery fallback, so it does need charging each night.
Yes. It streams calls, music and podcasts from an iPhone and from many compatible Android phones, and the Signia app runs on both to control volume and programs. TV and some other sources connect through a Signia StreamLine accessory. We confirm compatibility with your specific phone at the fitting.
Both are the same earbud-style instant-fit shape. The Pro is the higher technology level, with more processing channels and stronger performance in noise, while the standard Active is simpler and more affordable. Which level is worth it depends on how demanding your listening situations are — quiet home life needs less than busy restaurants and meetings.
The original Active Pro is a previous-generation model now largely replaced by the Active Pro IX, which in our Signia price list is listed as a pair at an MRP of about ₹3,24,990. That is the manufacturer MRP; at Prudent you pay up to 30-50% less, hearing aids are GST-exempt in India, and 0% EMI is available. We confirm your exact price after your hearing test, based on the technology level you actually need.
Yes. After a free hearing test we let you trial the recommended Active Pro in our clinic before you decide. Because a hearing aid manages hearing loss rather than curing it, and because an instant-fit aid's comfort varies with your ear shape, hearing and feeling the real difference yourself matters more than any spec sheet.
Book a free 45-minute hearing test at Prudent Hearing Solutions in Pune, Delhi or Bengaluru — or a home visit — and try the Active Pro in our clinic before you pay a rupee. Our RCI-registered audiologists fit all eight major brands, so you get honest, brand-neutral advice, up to 30-50% off MRP, GST-exempt pricing and 0% EMI. Call +91 9429690093.
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