Online Hearing Frequency Range Test
Test your high and low pitch hearing frequency thresholds and evaluate headphone acoustic limits from 20Hz to 20,000Hz.
Current Frequency
1000 Hz
Volume:
Technical Metrics & Telemetry
Lowest Audible Pitch
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Hz
Highest Audible Pitch
-- Hz
Estimated Hearing Age
Not Tested
How to Use This Tool
STEP 1
Wear Headphones
Put on quality stereo headphones
in a quiet room and set volume to a comfortable 30-40%.
STEP 2
Sweep Frequencies
Start playing tones and sweep
upward from 1000 Hz toward 18,000 Hz.
STEP 3
Record Upper Limit
Click 'I Can Hear This Tone'
whenever you hear the pitch clearly to record your high-frequency threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is normal human hearing range?
A young person with healthy hearing typically detects sounds from 20 Hz up to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz).
Why does high frequency hearing decrease with age?
As we age, the delicate stereocilia hair cells in the base of the cochlea naturally wear down, a normal
condition called presbycusis.
Can headphones reproduce 20,000 Hz?
Most consumer headphones specify a 20Hz-20kHz response, but small phone speakers rarely reproduce
frequencies above 14kHz or below 80Hz.
Is this an official medical hearing test?
No. This tool is designed for educational and audio equipment evaluation. For clinical audiological
assessments, consult an ENT physician.