Online Hearing Test – Audiogram From 250 Hz to 8 kHz
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Ready
- Use headphones in a quiet room
- Set system volume to about half
- Screening only, not a diagnosis
- Use headphones in a quiet room
- Never raise volume to discomfort
- Screening only, not diagnosis
- Runs inside your browser
- No upload, no account
- Nothing saved after you close
Online hearing test with audiogram
This screening test plays pulsed tones in one ear at a time. Lower the level until you can barely hear each tone and save it to build your own audiogram.
How an audiogram works
An audiogram shows the quietest level you hear at each frequency.
Interpreting your results
If one ear needs a much louder level (10 dB or more) at several frequencies, or if high frequencies need much more level than mid ones, consider a professional test.
Signs of hearing loss
Asking people to repeat themselvesTurning up TV volumeStruggling in noisy restaurantsRinging in the ears.
How to Use the
Hearing Test
- 01
Setup
headphones on, quiet room, system volume about half.
- 02
Ear and tone
pick an ear and a frequency.
- 03
Threshold
lower the level until the tone is barely audible, then save it.
- 04
Repeat
do all frequencies for both ears and compare.
How an audiogram works
An audiogram shows the quietest level you hear at each frequency. Audiologists use calibrated equipment and dB HL; here values are relative dBFS, so compare ears and frequencies rather than reading absolute hearing loss.
Interpreting your results
If one ear needs a much louder level (10 dB or more) at several frequencies, or if high frequencies need much more level than mid ones, consider a professional test.
Prepare for accurate results
- Use wired headphones in a quiet room.
- Set a comfortable volume with normal music, then leave it unchanged.
- Test each ear separately and take a short break between ears.
- Avoid testing after a concert or loud commute; temporary threshold shifts last hours.
Reading the chart and ear summaries
The chart shows the quietest level you marked at each frequency for each ear. What matters is the pattern: similar curves for both ears are expected, a dip that appears in one ear only, or a steep drop at 4 kHz, is worth discussing with an audiologist. The numbers are relative to your device, not calibrated dB HL.
Signs of hearing loss
- Asking people to repeat themselves
- Turning up TV volume
- Struggling in noisy restaurants
- Ringing in the ears
Online hearing test accuracy
Headphones, volume settings and room noise all shift the results. Use the same setup when repeating the test to track changes.
Method and limitations
Check your hearing at home
Quiet room, headphones, fixed volume, both ears.
Important limitations
Not calibrated and not diagnostic.
Relative screening score
Compare ears and frequencies; differences matter more than numbers.
Test method
Pulsed tones, descending level, save when barely audible.
Getting insights
Look for asymmetry and high-frequency drops.
As accurate as a doctor?
No; audiologists use calibrated booths.
Why start at 1 kHz?
It is easy to hear and a stable reference.
Going back a step
You can pick any frequency again at any time.
Explore pitch and channels
Switch ears and tones freely.
Treat results as observations
Repeat to confirm.
Hearing test details
125 Hz and 250 Hz: the low end of voices
These low tones carry the fundamental of male and female voices; loss here is less common.
500 Hz and 1 kHz: midrange
Vowels and speech energy are concentrated here; most tests start at 1 kHz because it is the easiest tone to judge.
2 kHz and 4 kHz: upper midrange
Consonant clarity lives here; 4 kHz is also where noise damage first appears and the top of telephone bandwidth.
8 kHz: sibilance
S and F sounds; loss here makes speech sound dull.
Calibration and volume
Set system volume once and do not change it during the test. Results compare ears and frequencies relative to each other.
How do I read the chart?
Lower numbers mean you heard quieter tones. Large differences between ears or a sharp drop at high frequencies are worth checking with a professional.
Typical age-based limits
The upper limit falls from about 17–19 kHz in teenagers to 12–14 kHz by 50–60.
What if a tone feels too loud?
Stop, lower the system volume and start again from a quieter level.
Environment and equipment
Over-ear headphones in a quiet room give the most repeatable results; earbuds vary with fit.
Cross-check your results
Repeat on another day and with other headphones. Consistent results are more meaningful.
Do you store personal data?
No. Results live only in the page until you close it.
Safety and when to seek help
Sudden hearing loss, one-sided changes, pain or dizziness need prompt medical attention.
What the frequencies mean for everyday hearing
| Frequency | What you hear there |
|---|---|
| 250–500 Hz | Vowels, the low part of voices |
| 1–2 kHz | Speech clarity and most speech energy |
| 4 kHz | Consonants such as s, f, t; often first affected by noise |
| 8 kHz | Sibilance, birdsong and "air" |
Related guides and fixes
Learn more in these guides: Hearing frequency test explained, Hearing health guide, Decibel levels chart, Safe noise levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is this a medical test?
No. It is a screening aid; see an audiologist for a diagnosis.
Q.Why dBFS and not dB HL?
Browsers cannot calibrate headphone output.
Q.How often should I test?
Every year or after noise exposure.
Q.What headphones and settings should I use?
Over-ear or well-sealed wired earphones, with equalisers, spatial audio and noise cancellation turned off.