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Hearing Test

Test your hearing range and find out how high you can hear. Compare your results with age-based averages. Can you hear 20kHz?

How to take the test:

  1. Use headphones or good speakers for accurate results
  2. Set volume to a comfortable level (not too loud!)
  3. Click Play on each frequency
  4. Mark whether you can hear it or not
  5. Test all frequencies for complete results

Frequency Tests

8 kHz
Upper midrange - Most people can hear this
10 kHz
High frequency - Clarity and detail
12 kHz
Very high - Cymbal shimmer range
14 kHz
Ultra high - Air and sparkle
15 kHz
Extreme high - Often lost with age
16 kHz
Near ultrasonic - Young ears only
17 kHz
Ultrasonic range - Rare to hear
18 kHz
Very rare - Excellent hearing required
19 kHz
Exceptional - Children and teens
20 kHz
Human hearing limit - Very rare

Age-Based Hearing Reference

Age < 20
Excellent hearing, full range
20,000 Hz
Age 20-29
Very good hearing
17,000 Hz
Age 30-39
Good hearing, slight high-frequency loss
15,000 Hz
Age 40-49
Moderate high-frequency loss
14,000 Hz
Age 50-59
Noticeable high-frequency loss
12,000 Hz
Age 60+
Significant high-frequency loss
10,000 Hz

About This Test

This hearing test measures your ability to hear high frequencies from 8kHz to 20kHz. As we age, we naturally lose the ability to hear higher frequencies due to damage to the hair cells in our inner ear.

Most adults can hear up to 15-17kHz, while children and teenagers can often hear up to 20kHz. Exposure to loud music and noise accelerates hearing loss.

Important Notes

  • • Equipment matters: Use good headphones or speakers
  • • Volume: Set to comfortable level, not too loud
  • • Environment: Take test in quiet room
  • • Not medical: This is for entertainment/education only
  • • Hearing loss: Consult audiologist if concerned

Why We Lose High Frequencies

  • • Age: Natural deterioration of hair cells
  • • Noise exposure: Concerts, headphones, machinery
  • • Genetics: Some people naturally have better hearing
  • • Health: Certain conditions affect hearing

Protect Your Hearing

  • • Lower volume: Follow 60/60 rule (60% volume, 60 minutes max)
  • • Use earplugs: At concerts and loud events
  • • Take breaks: Rest your ears regularly
  • • Regular checkups: Get hearing tested professionally

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