Hearing Loss Sampler

These are simulations of common types of hearing losses. Most clips do not account for recruitment or cochlear disortion. If you have any suggestions or experience problems with the web site, don't hesitate in contacting me. Feel free to use these samples and clips for non-commericial purposes. Updated 12/30/07.

Normal Hearing. Use these clips to set the volume on your computer. Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Noise Induced Hearing Loss Mild High Frequency Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Noise Induced Hearing Loss Moderately-Severe High Frequency Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Presbycusis. Age Related Hearing Loss Mild Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Presbycusis. Age Related Hearing Loss Moderate Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise (note: you will definitely have difficulty hearing this clip)

Rising Configuration. Similar to what you would find with otosclerosis. Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Mild. Similar to what you would find with otitis media. Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Mid Frequency Speech in Quiet Speech in Noise

Profound Hearing Loss with Residual Low Frequency Hearing. Most profound hearing losses do not have this much resdidual hearing. For this clip the amplitude is increased to simulate an extended low frequency hearing aid. Speech in Quiet
Other
Example of No Recruitment Example of Recruitment (notice that the rate of amplfiication rises at a much faster rate than the 'No Recruitment' sample).
Cochlear Distortion (phonemic regression). Notice as the speech becomes louder it does not become more intelligible.
Wireless FM (Auditory Trainer)
Cochlear Implant and Auditory Neuropathy (this is a link to Dr. Phil Loizou's site at UT-Dallas)