Why is hearing in noise so important?
One of the most common complaints from people with hearing difficulty is not that sounds are too quiet - it's that they struggle to follow conversation when there is background noise. Restaurants, social gatherings, family dinners and noisy workplaces can become exhausting and frustrating when your hearing system is working harder than it should.
Difficulty hearing in noise is often the first sign that something has changed in your hearing, even when you can still hear reasonably well in quiet environments.
What does this test measure?
This online screening tool tests your ability to understand speech against a background of competing cocktail noise. You will be asked to adjust the background noise until you can EASILY follow and understand that sentence spoken by a woman. It is a quick, simple test that can highlight whether your ability to hear in noise within a typical range.
What should I do with my Results?
If the test suggests your hearing in noise is below the typical range, a professional assessment is recommended. Difficulty hearing in noise can be caused by hearing loss, auditory processing difficulties, or both - only a comprehensive audiological assessment can identify the underlying cause. The good news today is we have hearing technology that can improve one's ability to hear in noise in almost all listening situations.
Get assessed by an expert in the sutherland shire
At Michael Gordon Audiology in Caringbah, we assess both hearing sensitivity and speech understanding in noise as part of our comprehensive hearing evaluations. With over 25 years of experience, Michael Gordon provides independent, thorough assessments for adults and children across the Sutherland Shire.