Online Hearing Testing

Online hearing tests are not meant to replace a visit to the audiologist, but help you assess your hearing at a basic level. Keep in mind your computer and background noise will affect the outcomes. The tests below have been selected after hours of research and are considered the best options for online testing available. Each is provided by a reputable organisation with experience in hearing testing and each is different.

The first free hearing test allows you to plot your hearing curve similar to an audiogram and will give you some idea of what is normal versus what your hearing curve looks like across varying frequencies.

The second hearing test allows you to listen to numbers being read out and then requires you to type them in with volumes being adjusted automatically. Based on the results your hearing may be assessed as normal or not and recommend you visit your GP or audiologist.

These tests are free and sourced from the organisations providing them, allowing Freehearingtest.com.au to once again bring you only the best. Remember the objective of providing these online hearing tests are:

• To help you recognise if you may have a problem and to take action as a result
• Not to replace any form of professional hearing assessment, such as that provided by an audiologist
• Not to test your hearing aid, tests shuld be taken without a hearing aid

Online Hearing Test 1

Source: The University of New South Wales here in Australia.

Test : Equal loudness contours and audiometry - Hearing test on-line

This hearing test measures the relative sensitivity of your hearing at various frequencies. The test allows you to produce equal loudness contours or hearing curves which is the frequency response of your own ears.

Warning: Do not start with a panel in the top third of the chart: you might hurt or even damage your ears

Warning: Results using this test cannot be regarded as clinical data

Although the sound files have been carefully prepared, the actual sound level and spectral purity depend on the frequency response of your computers sound card and/ or headphones. They may, however, be helpful for comparison, such as left vs right ear, or for changes in hearing over time, assuming that you use the same hardware. Note, however, that daily fluctuations in hearing are common. If you are worried about your hearing, consult an audiologist.

Online Hearing Test 2

Source: RNID, one of the largest charities helping deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.

Test: Online interactive listening check

Online Hearing Check; this test is not intended for people with hearing aids or people with known hearing loss. If you wear a hearing aid, remove it before taking the test. This test is designed to help you identify if if you have a hearing problem snd to encourage you to take action by visiting your doctor or a hearing clinic. This hearing test is not a medical prognosis. It is also not designed to assess your speech recognition through a hearing aid.

Warning: Before you start, set your volume controls properly

Before starting the test, RNID recommends the following:

1. Using a fast/ broadband Internet connection
2. Use quality equipment in a quiet environment, ideally speakers

Instructions:

1. A set of 3 numbers is read out, simply enter the 3 numbers into the box presented
2. If you cannot hear the numbers, enter your best guess. 3 numbers must be entered to proceed
3. Depending on your responses, you will be asked to repeat this process up to about 30 times
4. The better you do, the more difficult the hearing check will become
5. Once you have completed the hearing check, you will be asked to give your age and gender, for statistical purposes
6. Your result then be displayed

Courtesy of http://www.rnidcheck.org/hearingcheck/

Thanks for using our free hearing test page, we hope you have found these useful. We also thank the organisations who have made these great tools available. Please note as mentioned, these tests should not replace the advice of a qualified medical professional.

Disclaimer:

• This hearing check does not cover all aspects of hearing nor is it a medical diagnosis
• It cannot assess your ability to understand speech through hearing aids. If you would like a full hearing assessment, visit your GP or a qualified audiologist
• This hearing check will not pick up problems with your outer or middle ear (conductive hearing loss)
• If you are experiencing pain or discharge from your ears or feel you have a hearing loss regardless of the outcome of this hearing check you should visit your doctor
• This hearing check has not been designed for use by children. Children should always be seen by a GP and referred for a full diagnostic test if there is any concern over their ears or hearing