Hearing Test

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About this test

Soundly worked with audiologists and sound engineers to create a simple hearing screener that you can take in 5 minutes. This test isn't a replacement for seeing a professional in person but it offers a good place to start. Most of our users find that the Soundly screener generally mirrors their clinical results.

The Soundly hearing test is intended for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional evaluation by an audiologist.

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Our users were frustrated with available online tests so we built our own.

After trialing every online hearing test we could find, we felt some things were still missing. Specifically, we wanted a simple interface that returned an audiogram-style chart that matches what you get at an audiologist.

The Soundly test was built in collaboration with sound engineers, designers, and audiologists. The test has been featured in the LA Times, Forbes, and CNET. We hope you find it useful!

The video below demonstrates how the Soundly hearing test works.

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Let’s get your volume set to the correct levels.

Calibration Step 1 of 2

First, take your headphones off and rub your hands together closely in front of your nose, quickly and firmly.

Why hand rubbing?

Firmly rubbing your hands generates a predictable volume that we’ll use to make sure you start the screening at the right volume.

Results

How to read your results:

We’ve tested your hearing across 6 frequencies from lowest to highest. The lowest points in the line are where you have the most hearing loss. Learn how to read an audiogram HERE.

Low-frequency Loss (0 - 750 Hz)

If you have hearing loss among the lowest range of frequencies (on the left of the chart), you may struggle in group conversations or in noisy environments. Sounds may lose their full quality, and voices may sound "thin."

Mid-frequency Loss (750 - 3000 Hz)

If you have hearing loss among mid-range frequencies (in the middle of the chart), you may have trouble understanding vowel and consonant sounds like A, R, P, H, CH, G, and SH.

High-frequency Loss (3000 Hz and up)

If you have hearing loss among higher frequencies (on the right side of the chart), you may have trouble hearing higher-pitched voices like women and children or consonant sounds like K, F, S, TH.

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Hearing Test

More About The Test

Our users were frustrated with available online tests so we built our own.

Some questions before we begin.

Based on your answers we recommend you see an ENT doctor or audiologist.

Find a local provider using our database

Are you in a quiet room? Noises like traffic, conversation or appliances will affect your result.

You’ll need headphones to take this test.

Let’s get your volume set to the correct levels.

Calibration Step 1 of 2

Let’s get your volume set to the correct levels.

Calibration Step 2 of 2

We’ll start with your left ear.

Move each slider individually, either directly or with the "+" or "-" buttons, to the quietest sound you can hear.

Testing your left ear

Now let's test your right ear.

Move each slider individually, either directly or with the "+" or "-" buttons, to the quietest sound you can hear.

Testing your right ear

How to read your results:

Your results indicate that you are hearing well.

Your results indicate that you have mild hearing loss at some frequencies.

Your results indicate that you have moderate hearing loss at some frequencies.

Your results indicate that you have severe hearing loss at some frequencies.

It looks like you have some hearing loss. Here's what you can do next.

It looks like you are hearing well. Still curious? Here's what you can do next.

Hearing Test

More About The Test

Our users were frustrated with available online tests so we built our own.

Some questions before we begin.

Based on your answers we recommend you see an ENT doctor or audiologist.

Find a local provider using our database

Are you in a quiet room? Noises like traffic, conversation or appliances will affect your result.

You’ll need headphones to take this test.

Let’s get your volume set to the correct levels.

Calibration Step 1 of 2

Let’s get your volume set to the correct levels.

Calibration Step 2 of 2

We’ll start with your left ear.

Move each slider individually, either directly or with the "+" or "-" buttons, to the quietest sound you can hear.

Testing your left ear

Now let's test your right ear.

Move each slider individually, either directly or with the "+" or "-" buttons, to the quietest sound you can hear.

Testing your right ear

How to read your results:

It looks like you have some hearing loss. Here's what you can do next.

It looks like you are hearing well. Still curious? Here's what you can do next.

Ready for your results?