You’ll hear simulations of common hearing losses. These examples help you understand how speech may be perceived in calm and noisy environments.
Listen first with normal hearing, then compare it with different levels of hearing loss. Headphones are recommended.
Normal hearing
Clear speech in both calm and noisy environments.
Speech in a calm environment
Speech in a restaurant
Light hearing loss
Approximately 35 dB HL.
Speech in a calm environment
Speech in a restaurant
Moderately severe hearing loss
Hearing loss mainly affecting high frequencies.
Speech in a calm environment
Speech in a restaurant
Severe hearing loss
Approximately 70 dB HL.