Widex Magnify CIC: A Complete Product Description

What Is the Widex Magnify CIC?

The Widex Magnify CIC is a completely‑in‑canal (CIC) hearing aid from the Widex Magnify™ family. As the name suggests, the entire device sits deep inside your ear canal, making it one of the most discreet hearing solutions available. Only a fine removal thread is visible at the canal opening. The CIC is custom‑molded from an impression of your ear canal, ensuring a secure, comfortable fit that is virtually invisible to others. This model uses a disposable size 10 battery – the smallest hearing aid battery on the market – and is designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss, with a fitting range of 20‑90 dB HL for all three technology levels (100, 50, and 30).

Important note: The Widex Magnify CIC does not include MFi, ASHA, or direct audio streaming capabilities. There is no Bluetooth, no hands‑free calling, and no smartphone streaming. It is a traditional, non‑wireless hearing aid focused entirely on delivering Widex’s reliable sound quality in the most discreet possible package. This makes the CIC an excellent choice for users who prioritise invisibility, custom fit, and straightforward amplification over connectivity features.

The Deep Canal Advantage

The CIC sits deeper in the ear canal than an ITC device. This offers several unique benefits:

• Invisibility: The device is completely hidden from view, even when someone looks directly into your ear.

• Reduced wind noise: Because the microphone is located deep in the canal, wind noise is significantly reduced compared to behind‑the‑ear or RIC styles.

• More natural sound: The receiver is very close to the eardrum, delivering sound with minimal acoustic distortion. The ear’s natural resonance is preserved.

• Telephone use: Many users find it easier to use a telephone with a CIC because the phone rests against the outer ear, not the hearing aid.

However, the small size does have trade‑offs. The size 10 battery provides shorter battery life (typically 3‑5 days), and there is no push button on the device – all program and volume changes must be made by your audiologist during fitting or via an external remote control (RC‑DEX). The battery door is very small and may be difficult for users with dexterity challenges.

Battery Type and Daily Use

The size 10 battery is the smallest hearing aid battery available. It is ideal for keeping the CIC as tiny as possible. A single battery typically provides 3‑5 days of use depending on amplification demands and daily wearing time. Because the device has no streaming or wireless features, battery life is not reduced by Bluetooth activity. The hearing aid features a battery door that also serves as an on/off switch – open the door to power down the device, close it to turn it on. Because of the deep fit and small size, opening the battery door may require a small tool or well‑trimmed fingernails. Audible low‑battery warnings (beeps or voice alerts) indicate when a replacement is needed. No charging equipment is required.

Technology Levels: 100, 50, and 30

The Widex Magnify CIC is available in three technology levels: 100 (highest performance within the Magnify line), 50 (mid‑range), and 30 (essential). Below is a detailed breakdown based on the feature tables on PDF page 8.

Widex Magnify CIC 100 (M CIC 100)

This is the highest level within the Magnify CIC line, offering the most features for users who want better performance in challenging listening situations. Key features include:

• Processing channels: 6 channels for accurate processing and precise sound shaping.

• Locator (Number of channels): 6 channels for better speech intelligibility in noise with channel‑specific microphone directionality. The PDF page 8 shows “Locator” with “6 ch” under the 100 column, “4 ch” under 50, and “front/omni” under 30.

• Noise Reduction SIS: Provides listening comfort by reducing noise and intensifying speech. Included on all levels.

• Soft Level Noise Reduction: Unwanted background noises are reduced for greater listening comfort. Included.

• Wind noise control: Reduction of wind noise – included on all levels.

• Listening programs: 3 programs (accessed via remote control RC‑DEX).

• InterEar volume/program shift: Change the volume/program in both hearing aids simultaneously – included.

• SmartSpeak/SmartTone: Voice or tone alerts for easy hearing aid management – included.

• Personal Zen: Flexible noise style adjustable according to desired frequency – included (Zen is a tinnitus management tool using soothing tones).

• Zen/Zen+: A tinnitus management tool for reducing the effects of tinnitus using soothing tones and/or noise – included on all levels.

• Wireless CROS compatible: Wireless device to assist with single‑sided deafness; utilizes WidexLink – included.

• Audibility Extender: High frequency sounds are audible in one listening program, using linear frequency transposition – included only on the 100 level (PDF page 8 shows a checkmark only under the “100” column).

• Fitting rationale options: WFR (Wide fitting rationale), NAL-NL2, DSL v5.0 – available on all levels.

• TruAcoustics™ with Personal Gain Integrator: A more accurate and improved sound for all inputs – included on all levels.

• Enhanced Dynamic Range Compression (EDRC): For audibility of soft sounds, speech understanding and comfort in loud environments – included on all levels.

• True-Input Technology: 113 dB SPL input range – included on all levels.

• Sound Diary/Datalogging: Allows easy monitoring of user data – included on all levels.

• High-resolution Sensogram: In‑situ threshold fitting – included on all levels.

Widex Magnify CIC 50 (M CIC 50)

The 50 level offers a balance of features for everyday listening. Key differences from the 100 level:

• Processing channels: 6 channels (same).

• Locator (Number of channels): 4 channels (instead of 6). Provides good speech in noise performance but with less granular control.

• Audibility Extender: Not included.

• All other features (Noise Reduction SIS, Soft Level Noise Reduction, wind control, 3 programs, InterEar shift, SmartSpeak/SmartTone, Zen, Zen+, CROS, EDRC, TrueInput, etc.) are included.

Widex Magnify CIC 30 (M CIC 30)

The essential level, providing core amplification with basic features. Key characteristics:

• Processing channels: 6 channels (same).

• Locator (Number of channels): front/omni – meaning no channel‑specific directionality. The hearing aid can switch between a directional microphone (focusing on sound in front) and omnidirectional (picking up sound from all directions), but without the multi‑channel noise reduction of the higher levels.

• Audibility Extender: Not included.

• Other features: Noise Reduction SIS, Soft Level Noise Reduction, wind control, 3 programs, InterEar shift, SmartSpeak/SmartTone, Zen, Zen+, CROS, EDRC, TrueInput, etc. are included (as per checkmarks on page 8 under the 30 column). The 30 level still offers solid sound quality and essential noise management.

Features Common to All Levels

All three levels of the Widex Magnify CIC share the following core technologies:

• Dynamic Feedback Controller: Fast and efficient detection and cancellation of feedback (whistling), critical in deep‑fit devices.

• TrueInput Technology: 113 dB SPL input range.

• Variable Speed Compression: Dynamically adjusts for consistent speech understanding.

• Telecoil: Connect easily to telecoil‑enabled systems (though space may limit sensitivity – confirm with your audiologist).

• Widex Tonelink App Compatibility: Since the CIC has no Bluetooth, users can control their hearing aids using the Widex Tonelink App, which works as a remote control for non‑Bluetooth Widex hearing aids.

• RC‑DEX Compatibility: A simple remote control for volume and program adjustment – strongly recommended for CIC users since there is no on‑device push button.

• TV Play 2 Compatibility: Direct stereo streaming of TV audio requires a separate streamer (TV Play 2).

What Is Not Included (Honest Disclosure)

The Widex Magnify CIC does not have direct audio streaming from smartphones. There is no MFi, no ASHA, no Bluetooth, and no hands‑free calling. There is no push button on the device itself – all adjustments require a remote control (RC‑DEX) or the Tonelink App. The 30 level also lacks channel‑specific directionality (only front/omni). The 50 and 30 levels lack the Audibility Extender for high‑frequency sounds. The tiny size may also mean that telecoil is either absent or less effective – check with your provider.

Listening in Noise and User Comfort

The Locator feature on the 100 level (6 channels) and 50 level (4 channels) provides channel‑specific directionality, helping you focus on speech in noisy environments. The 30 level offers basic directional/omni switching. The deep fit provides exceptional natural wind noise reduction. TruSound Softener (implied in Magnify features) and soft‑level noise reduction reduce background hiss and sudden loud sounds. Zen/Zen+ provides soothing tones for tinnitus relief.

Physical Design and Customization

The CIC is custom‑molded from a high‑precision ear impression. The standard colour is beige, but other colour housing options are available with a delivery lead time of three weeks. Custom hearing aid prices include shelling charges. A fine removal thread (often transparent) allows for easy extraction. The battery door is extremely small – users with arthritis or poor fine motor skills may struggle. An RC‑DEX remote is highly recommended.

What You Should Know Before Buying

The Widex Magnify CIC requires professional fitting by an experienced audiologist and a very high‑quality ear impression. In India, hearing aids are exempt from GST; accessories (remote controls, TV streamers) do attract GST. Warranty varies by technology level. You will need to purchase size 10 batteries separately. The RC‑DEX remote is almost a necessity for changing programs or volume.

This model is best suited for users with mild to moderate hearing loss (up to 90 dB HL) who demand absolute invisibility, do not need smartphone streaming, are comfortable using a remote control, and have good manual dexterity (or a caregiver to change batteries). Choose the 100 level if you need frequency transposition for high‑frequency sounds and the best noise reduction. Choose the 50 level for good all‑round performance. Choose the 30 level for essential amplification at the most accessible price. If you need direct smartphone streaming or on‑device controls, consider the Magnify mRIC R D or BTE models instead.