fretmeister Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Interesting. I got to just short of 14,000 http://onlinetonegenerator.com/hearingtest.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 12,000 and a bit ... at age 64 and after a lifetime of loud music and loud workplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 The test, I suppose is pretty meaningless if you are using listening equipment that isn't calibrated. Laptop speakers, ear buds and even some professional 'cans' do not accurately reproduce sound as it is at source and thus could have the effect of boosting or cutting those high frequencies - in fact any across the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 12700 age 54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1454770540' post='2972822'] The test, I suppose is pretty meaningless if you are using listening equipment that isn't calibrated. Laptop speakers, ear buds and even some professional 'cans' do not accurately reproduce sound as it is at source and thus could have the effect of boosting or cutting those high frequencies - in fact any across the range. [/quote] It does say: 'Please note, due to the large number of uncontrollable variables involved here, this is not a scientifically rigorous test, but a rough indicator.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1454770540' post='2972822'] The test, I suppose is pretty meaningless if you are using listening equipment that isn't calibrated. Laptop speakers, ear buds and even some professional 'cans' do not accurately reproduce sound as it is at source and thus could have the effect of boosting or cutting those high frequencies - in fact any across the range. [/quote] This. Unless carried out under controlled conditions this kind of test is, at best, a bit of fun. It is true that hearing extension goes with age and extended exposure to noisy environments, but how a 'test' like this can accurately assess that is a bit of a stretch TBH. Didn't somebody post this a year or two ago? Edited February 6, 2016 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 10,000 give or take at 57. Woohoo! I'm the deafest on here so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) 9550! 65 & going downhill 2nd try - 8880 oh dear! Edited February 6, 2016 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Hard luck Japhet, Kiogon has thrashed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I took a professional test after a car smash - the audiologist reckoned the on-line stuff was not to be trusted..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1454773746' post='2972883'] I took a professional test after a car smash - the audiologist reckoned the on-line stuff was not to be trusted..... [/quote] Of course it can't be trusted. It even says it can't be trusted. And of course a professional audiologist says it's not to be trusted. Otherwise he or she would be out of a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I can hear the high pitch cat scarers that some people put across their gardens , I don't know what frequency or volume it is , but considering most of the people who put them there can't hear them I was pretty pleased with that !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 C'mon guys, we're the masters of the low end! We don't need to worry about these toppy frequencies, we bring the thunder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 [quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1454774890' post='2972905'] C'mon guys, we're the masters of the low end! We don't need to worry about these toppy frequencies, we bring the thunder! [/quote]Absofekinlutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 11062 (age 64) Sounds about right as it's pretty similar in range to when my wife is telling me to finish the utility room tiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Quarter past three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1454771628' post='2972844'] It does say: 'Please note, due to the large number of uncontrollable variables involved here, this is not a scientifically rigorous test, but a rough indicator.' [/quote] I didn't see that bit. Hmmm... clever reverse psychology. It appears I don't need hearing aids, but better glasses!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Just over 16,000. Dont know how with so many years playing with loud drummers and guitarists. Edited February 6, 2016 by Subbeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Yikes! Below 8000. Age 58. The result of a lifetime working in shipbuilding. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Just under 14k which looks below average for a 39 year old. What is interesting is that I could only hear the tone on my right ear for the last few k! Is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 11,500 Funny, cos when someone offers our band £50 for a gig, i cant hear a thing. We recently got a £350 gig for later in the year and i heard that fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 17,600, through laptop speakers, I'm 27. I'm really doubtful how accurate this test is, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1454774444' post='2972895'] I can hear the high pitch cat scarers that some people put across their gardens , I don't know what frequency or volume it is , but considering most of the people who put them there can't hear them I was pretty pleased with that !! [/quote] Me too. Of course my Dad refuses to believe me as they are supposedly beyond human hearing! I can also comfortably hear the doggie tone at the end of Sgt Pepper. I just took the test - 17,181. I'm 34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 This reminds me of a time we were setting up before a gig. Of course there was the inevitable piercing shriek of feedback at some point, to which we all jump and instinctively cover our ears - all except our singer who watched us bewildered. He genuinely didn't hear a thing. The perils of not wearing earplugs at rehearsals, kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Somewhere just shy of 15k, through my iPhone speaker! I'm 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.