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Originally Posted by caseyLA So why do most tests only go up to 8k? I got a hearing test when i got my earplugs and assumed it was over the full hearing range. |
Its hard to test up high because I assume most people have high end hearing loss whether they know it or not. its a natural thing, really. Todays society is full of noises that damage it quicker, though. I can hear TVs turn on and things. Thats around 18k. The worst is the disposable camera flashes. they whistle at around 15k loudly. 8k still sounds pretty high. 14k and above sounds like tinnitus, not full tones. I imagine it would be harder to get accurate tests with the same stuff.
Great info so far. this thread is going good. Id like throw in something intersting about a friend. He and his friend were in a blues rock band and they played loud gigs every week or so. Recently they had hearing tests and one had 'normal' hearing while the other had a near -35db loss at 4k. they both played guitar, and moved around the stage. James, the one without the hearing loss problem, has very long straight hair that he had always wore down (covering his ears). John (the other guy) has short hair. They both suspect James hair saved his ears. I have no idea if it's true, but it's worth the thought. Pretty weird. Now they both wear earplugs.