The sound when checking should be somewhat unpleasant, but not harmful when using regular headphones.
Video instruction how to pass the test
The check is identical, only the phone gives a quieter sound, which is taken into account
Use headphones (wired are better)
Check the audible range quickly or in detail
Select the option of the number of checked frequencies (full option - in detail up to 20000Hz)
Select ear for testing
(then you can check the another)
Always keep the volume at max, 100% on your device. Do the test with headphones!
The masked test should be chosen to check the worst ear when there is a huge difference between the ears.
Do not change the volume of your device! Maximum, 100%
Look for the minimum audible volume (closer to 10dB) at each frequency is heard each time. If you do not hear at 90dB - only then press "I do not hear"
Results of test
Check the second ear or show results
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About hearing loss assessment
The assessment of the state of hearing is carried out according to the WHO standard: only the speech range is taken into account, from 250Hz to 4000Hz max to detect hearing loss.
In fact, what matters is how a person hears in the entire audible range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
Hearing impairment, bad hearing is not only a reason for hearing loss, but also the cause of tinnitus (noise, squeak, ringing in the ears), autophony, hyperacusis, problems with the vestibular apparatus and more.
This test was created in order to not only test your hearing abilities. And, first of all, to track objective progress with hearing. As a general rule, home hearing measurements are no less accurate than those taken by a doctor.
Improve your hearing, get objective improvement