Youtube: Hearing Test Tones

[southall-1998]

Sometimes I like trying them for fun. I can hear pretty much up to around 16khz. But getting to 17khz...Can't hear it. I'm 28 now. No doubt, that some older folks can hear better than me!!

I did read somewhere, that YouTube compresses around the 16khz mark.

What about you members? How is your hearing nowadays?

S.

[Dynamics]

Hi Shane,
Mine is pretty decent and I'm 42 but I do wonder about these you tube test tones, because wouldn't you think the you tube software adjusts the sound such that it can be heard and even if it's a tone you'd hear anyway, can it be truly representative playing off a computer or iPad etc.
Simon

[southall-1998]

Yes, I do wonder myself, Simon.

Most people say the onset compression, starts from just slightly over 16khz. Some have pointed out as well, that the sound card plays a role too.

Anyway, I'm no expert. Just a slightly curious fool :lol:

S.

[struth]

think i get a bit over 15khz but you can sense if the stuff above is missing(ie not playing) imv a wide Mid range is most important bit for me.

[southall-1998]

think i get a bit over 15khz but you can sense if the stuff above is missing(ie not playing) imv a wide Mid range is most important bit for me.

Still consider yourself lucky!

S.

[Sherwood]

58 next month and STILL 16 khz plus. Was over 20 khz 30 years AGO!

Still seem to have exceptional low frequency hearing.

I am still the first to hear footsteps approaching house and cars pulling up.

Geoff

[southall-1998]

58 next month and STILL 16 khz plus. Was over 20 khz 30 years AGO!

Still seem to have exceptional low frequency hearing.

I am still the first to hear footsteps approaching house and cars pulling up.

Geoff

Lucky man!

S.

[Ali Tait]

Am 48 and can still hear 17k. Not too bad.

[Ali Tait]

Here's a good site for test tones etc-

http://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_index.php


Useful for checking your system too.

[southall-1998]

Here's a good site for test tones etc-

http://www.audiocheck.net/audiotests_index.php


Useful for checking your system too.

Had a quick go with the Mosquito one. Can just about hear both Mosquito Tone 1 (Steady) & Mosquito Tone 2 (Modulated)

S.