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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR HEARING TESTS

At HearWell we like to think we’re different to other earcare companies, we give friendly advice always in your best interests. That’s why we never charge for a hearing test or have any hidden costs..

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Evaluate Hearing Loss in Three Steps

Answer five short "yes or no" questions about how well you can hear in everyday situations.
Follow a few simple steps to set your computer speakers or headphones to the correct volume.
Listen to a series of test tones to test your ability to hear at different frequencies.

Begin

Please note: This audio test is NOT suitable for hearing aid wearers.

Step 1 Hearing Loss Questions Questions

Do you sometimes have difficulty understanding speech on the telephone or TV?

Yes No

Step 1 Hearing Loss Questions Questions

Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not speaking very clearly?

Yes No

Step 1 Hearing Loss Questions Questions

Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves?

Yes No

Step 1 Hearing Loss Questions Questions

Do you experience difficulty understanding soft speech?

Yes No

Step 1 Hearing Loss Questions Questions

Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room?

Yes No

Step 2 Audio Setup

Use the volume slider to ensure the volume levels are adjusted correctly before proceeding to Step 3.

Will you be using headphones or speakers?

Headphones

Using headphones provides the most accurate hearing test results, as the left ear and right ear can be tested independently.

Headphones
Speakers

If you don't have headphones, conduct the test using your computer speakers. Both ears will be tested together.


Speakers


Please note: This audio test is NOT suitable for hearing aid wearers.

Step 2 Audio Setup Adjustments

Adjust the volume

Adjust the music you are hearing to a comfortable volume using the volume slider control.

For best results, be sure the room where you are taking the test is as quiet as possible.

If you are wearing a hearing aid, please remove it for this hearing evaluation.


Step 2 Audio Setup Adjustments

Confirm left and right audio

Plug your headphones into your computer and put them on. To check that your headphones correspond to the correct ear, click on the buttons below.

Left

Left

Both

Both

Right

Right

If you hear music in the wrong ear, switch your headphones around to the opposite ears and try again.


Step 2 Audio Setup Adjustments

Headphones Calibration

Listen to all three sounds by clicking on the sound buttons below in order. Follow the instructions to finish calibrating your computer for the hearing evaluation.


Listen to all three sounds in order and follow the instructions for each.


Step 3 Audio Screaning

You will now evaluate your hearing by listening to a series of tones at different frequencies* played through your computer headphones.

We will first evaluate your left ear, then your right ear.


* The frequency of a sound is measured in Hertz (Hz) and defines the length of a sound wave.

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 1000 Hz tone is now being played in your left ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 2000 Hz tone is now being played in your left ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 3000 Hz tone is now being played in your left ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 4000 Hz tone is now being played in your left ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning

The self evaluation of your left ear is complete.
Repeat the steps to evaluate hearing
in your right ear.


Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 1000 Hz tone is now being played in your right ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 2000 Hz tone is now being played in your right ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 3000 Hz tone is now being played in your right ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Left Ear - Test Tones

A 4000 Hz tone is now being played in your right ear.
Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 2 Audio Setup

Speaker Calibration

Listen to all three sounds by clicking on the sound buttons below in order. Follow the instructions to finish calibrating your computer for the hearing evaluation.


Listen to all three sounds by clicking on the sound buttons below in order. Follow the instructions to finish calibrating your computer for the hearing evaluation.


Step 3 Audio Screaning

You will now evaluate your hearing by listening to a series of tones at different frequencies* played through your computer speakers


* The frequency of a sound is measured in Hertz (Hz) and defines the length of a sound wave.

Step 3 Audio Screaning Speakers - Test Tones

A 1000 Hz tone is now being played
through your speakers. Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Speakers - Test Tones

A 2000 Hz tone is now being played
through your speakers. Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Speakers - Test Tones

A 3000 Hz tone is now being played
through your speakers. Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning Speakers - Test Tones

A 4000 Hz tone is now being played
through your speakers. Can you hear this tone?

Yes No

Step 3 Audio Screaning

Your hearing evaluation is complete.