Stereo vs. Mono Audio Test: Are You Getting True Surround Sound?
Does your audio sound flat? Use our stereo vs mono test to see if you are stuck in mono and learn how to fix it on Windows and Bluetooth headsets.
Test your hearing range across 8 frequencies from 125 Hz to 16,000 Hz. Use headphones for the most accurate results. For each frequency, play the tone and mark whether you can hear it. This is a basic screening tool — consult an audiologist for a medical-grade assessment.
This test plays pure sine wave tones at 8 standard audiometric frequencies using the Web Audio API'sOscillatorNode,GainNode, andStereoPannerNode. Each tone plays for 3 seconds. Use the left/right ear selector to test each ear independently with headphones. Mark each frequency as "Can Hear" or "Cannot Hear" to generate your results summary.
Full range typically audible. High-frequency sensitivity at its peak.
Minor high-frequency rolloff begins. All speech-critical frequencies remain intact.
Noticeable reduction above 12–14 kHz. Some difficulty with very high-pitched sounds.
Significant reduction in high-frequency sensitivity. Speech clarity may be affected.
These are general averages. Individual hearing varies significantly. Noise exposure, genetics, and medical history all affect hearing range.
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