Hearing Test Guide
Online tests are a quick screening. Here is how to take them properly and what to do with the results. For what your hearing range means by age, see hearing frequency test explained.
How to take an online hearing test
- Quiet room, good headphones
- Set system volume to a fixed level
- Test each ear separately
- Repeat on another day to confirm
Understanding results
Use the hearing test per ear. Compare ears and frequencies. A sloping loss above 2 kHz is typical of age and noise; a notch near 4 kHz suggests noise damage.
High-frequency hearing loss
Consonants become hard to hear, especially in noise. Hearing aids and protection help.
Tinnitus frequency and pitch matching
Matching your tinnitus pitch helps clinicians and lets you tailor masking sounds. Use the tinnitus frequency matcher.
When to see an audiologist
- Sudden loss in one ear (urgent)
- Persistent ringing
- Difficulty following conversations
- Ear pain or discharge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Are online hearing tests reliable?
As screening, yes; not for diagnosis.