Signia
Silk Charge&Go IX
$2,398 – $3,398 / pair
Per pair at ZipHearing: $2,398 (1IX), $2,598 (2IX), $2,698 (3IX), $2,798 (5IX), $3,398 (7IX). HearingTracker lists $2,498-$2,798/pair across its 3 main tech levels. Traditional clinic bundled prices run higher but a verified national-average figure was not found.
The Signia Silk Charge&Go IX is the world's first rechargeable instant-fit completely-in-canal hearing aid — nearly invisible, fitted the same day with soft silicone sleeves, and priced around $2,398 to $3,398 per pair. It runs up to 28 hours per charge but skips Bluetooth streaming entirely, and it fits mild-to-moderate hearing loss only.
By Lilly Seay · Updated July 2026
At a Glance
What we like
- Nearly invisible in the ear, fitted same-day with no ear impressions
- Rechargeable — genuinely rare in a hearing aid this small
- Up to 28 hours per charge; 30 minutes adds about 6 hours
- CROS/BiCROS version available for single-sided deafness
Worth knowing
- No Bluetooth streaming or hands-free calling — the shell is too small
- Only fits mild-to-moderate hearing loss
- Tiny body is tricky to handle with dexterity issues
- Fewer app controls than larger Signia models
A great fit if you…
want a deep-in-the-canal aid fitted the same day — no ear impressions, no waiting on a custom shell — that charges overnight instead of eating batteries
Look elsewhere if you…
stream calls or music from your phone, or your hearing loss is beyond moderate
Standout Features
- World's first instant-fit rechargeable completely-in-canal hearing aid
- Up to 28 hours per charge; charging case holds 4 extra recharges
- Soft silicone Click Sleeves fit instantly; custom molds are optional
- Binaural OneMic Directionality 2.0 pairs both ears to focus on speech
- Built-in tinnitus therapy with notch therapy and ocean-wave soundscapes
- App control via the Signia app over a proprietary wireless link
Full Specifications
| Typical price (per pair) | $2,398 – $3,398 |
|---|---|
| Style | CIC |
| Category | Prescription |
| Released | 2023 |
| Fits hearing loss | Mild to moderate |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Disposable battery option | No |
| Battery life | Up to 28 hours |
| Bluetooth streaming | No |
| Bluetooth LE Audio | No |
| Auracast ready | No |
| iPhone streaming | No |
| Android streaming | No |
| Hands-free calls | No |
| Companion app | Signia app |
| Water resistance | — |
| Telecoil | No |
| CROS option | Yes |
Our Take
Most completely-in-canal aids begin with ear impressions and a weeks-long wait while a lab builds your custom shell. The Silk Charge&Go IX skips that entirely: soft silicone Click Sleeves let a fitter seat it in your ear the same day you walk in, with custom molds left as an option rather than a requirement. It's also the world's first rechargeable instant-fit CIC — launched in late 2023, honored as a CES 2024 Best of Innovation pick, and good for up to 28 hours on a full charge.
The same miniaturization that tucks it so deep in the canal is exactly what keeps Bluetooth out. There is no audio streaming and no hands-free calling — the shell has no room for the radio hardware — and the Signia app talks to the aids over a proprietary link with fewer controls than larger Signia models offer. Coverage stops at mild-to-moderate loss, and a body this small can frustrate anyone with limited dexterity. Worth knowing: forums were speculating in early 2026 about a refresh that might add Bluetooth, though nothing is confirmed.
If same-day fitting, near-invisibility, and drop-in charging matter more to you than streaming, this model occupies a niche almost by itself — and at $2,398 to $3,398 per pair it undercuts the custom-molded Oticon Own, which starts at $2,598 and climbs to $4,598. If you want streaming in an in-the-ear aid, look at the Phonak Virto Infinio instead, and let your hearing care professional confirm your loss sits in the mild-to-moderate range this model covers.
How the Silk Charge&Go IX Compares
Similar models by style and price range. Tap any model for its full review.
| Model | Price / pair | Style | Rechargeable | LE Audio | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signia Silk Charge&Go IX this model | $2,398 – $3,398 | CIC | Yes | No | 28 hrs |
| Phonak Virto Infinio | $2,498 – $4,398 | ITE, ITC, CIC, IIC | Yes | No | 30 hrs |
| Oticon Zeal | $4,598 | CIC, ITE | Yes | Yes | 20 hrs |
| Oticon Own | $2,598 – $4,598 | IIC, CIC, ITC, ITE | No | — | — |
| ReSound Savi | $1,300 – $3,000 | RIC, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 30 hrs |
| Starkey Omega AI | $3,398 – $4,798 | RIC, ITE, ITC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 51 hrs |
| Rexton Reach (Costco) | $1,500 – $1,600 | RIC, CIC | Yes | Yes | 39 hrs |
Phonak
Virto Infinio
$2,498 – $4,398 / pair
Discreet custom in-the-ear fit with current-generation Phonak processing
Oticon
Zeal
$4,598 / pair
Near-invisible in-canal fit with rechargeability, streaming, and flagship sound
Oticon
Own
$2,598 – $4,598 / pair
Custom-molded fit with a nearly invisible in-canal option
Prices are typical US per-pair street prices as of July 2026 and vary by clinic, technology level, and included services. Hearing Buddy is not affiliated with Signia and doesn't sell hearing aids — this guide is independent research for the hard of hearing community. Always confirm fit and pricing with a licensed hearing care professional.
Signia Silk Charge&Go IX Questions
At $2,398 to $3,398 per pair through discount providers like ZipHearing, it's reasonably priced for a prescription CIC — custom in-ear rivals like the Oticon Own run $2,598 to $4,598. You're paying for two things no other CIC combined first: rechargeability and same-day instant fit. If you don't need Bluetooth streaming and your loss is mild to moderate, the value holds up. If you do stream, the money is better spent elsewhere.
No. The Silk Charge&Go IX has no Bluetooth audio streaming and no hands-free calling — the completely-in-canal shell is too small to fit the radio hardware. You can still adjust settings through the Signia app, which connects over a proprietary wireless link, but phone calls and music play through your phone's speaker or headphones, not the hearing aids. Forums speculated in early 2026 about a refresh adding Bluetooth, but nothing has been announced.
Pick the Silk Charge&Go IX ($2,398–$3,398 per pair) if you want a rechargeable, near-invisible aid fitted the same day with silicone sleeves instead of ear impressions — but accept that it has no Bluetooth streaming. The Phonak Virto Infinio ($2,498–$4,398 per pair) is the in-the-ear option to consider when streaming matters to you. The Silk also only fits mild-to-moderate loss, which narrows who it suits.
A full charge runs up to 28 hours, which comfortably covers a long day. If you forget to charge overnight, a 30-minute quick charge adds roughly 6 hours of use. The charging case stores enough power for 4 additional recharges, so you can go several days away from an outlet. No other completely-in-canal aid paired rechargeability with an instant fit before this one — it's the world's first.
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