Yes, I’ve found that even traditional (non-AI) noise reduction and directivity (Speech in Noise program) are excellent in Sphere, even with a dome instead of an earmold! I have Sphere since 4th March and compare it to the Paradise 90-RT.
What’s more, I use Sphere only monaurally, so I do not have access to StereoZoom 2.0 and the Speech in Loud Noise program. So the directionality of Spheres could be even better in binaurally fitted patients.
The only drawback I see is that the feature is very position-dependent regarding Sphere placement on the auricle. I noticed markedly improved hearing when I lifted the lower part of the hearing aid housing to align the two microphones more horizontally relative to each other.
I wish Sphere hearing aids were more L-shaped, like the Oticon Intent or Widex SmartRIC, for better horizontal microphones alignment.
