5 Minute Guide to Match Your Tinnitus Frequency | Free Tinnitus Test

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Audiologist Dr. Ben Thompson suggests a quick method using AudioNotch to identify tinnitus frequency within minutes, typically falling between 4,000 and 10,000 Hertz by matching it with a pure tone starting at 4,000 Hertz and making adjustments. It is essential to compare tones in a quiet setting with quality headphones to narrow down the frequency range to a few hundred Hertz of the tinnitus pitch, as precision is not critical due to a significant variability window around 8,000 Hertz.

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  • Dr. Ben Thompson suggests using the AudioNotch app for a quick tinnitus frequency check, focusing on tones between 4,000 and 10,000 Hertz.
  • Precision in identifying tinnitus frequency is essential, but a small margin of error is acceptable due to a variability window around 8,000 Hertz, emphasizing the importance of a quiet environment and quality headphones for accurate comparisons.

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  • How can I find the frequency of tinnitus quickly?

    By using the AudioNotch app and matching tones.

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"Quickly Find Tinnitus Frequency with AudioNotch"

  • Dr. Ben Thompson, an audiologist and tinnitus specialist, shares a method to find the frequency of tinnitus in under 5 minutes using the AudioNotch app.
  • The majority of people's tinnitus pitch frequency falls between 4,000 and 10,000 Hertz, with the most effective method being to match it with a pure tone starting at 4,000 Hertz and adjusting in increments.
  • It is crucial to compare tones in a quiet environment with good headphones, gradually narrowing down the frequency range until within a few hundred Hertz of the tinnitus pitch, as exact precision is not necessary due to a significant variability window around 8,000 Hertz.
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