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Methods & evidence

The science behind Audiomaxxer

What we measure, why the methods are chosen, where the evidence comes from, and — just as important — what this app cannot tell you.

Understand the test

How online hearing tests work

What a browser-based screening can and cannot measure, step by step.

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Audiogram explained

How to read the frequency-by-frequency chart of your hearing.

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Hearing thresholds and decibels

What a threshold is, what the numbers mean, and how precise they are.

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Understand the method

Bayesian adaptive hearing testing

The adaptive algorithm behind a four-minute screening, in full detail.

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Headphone accuracy in hearing tests

Why your headphones matter, which models we correct for, and by how much.

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Protect your hearing

Hearing loss prevention

WHO safe-listening guidance and how to keep your weekly sound dose down.

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Our position on evidence

Audiomaxxer is a hearing screening and listening-training tool, not a diagnostic device. Adaptive and task-specific training may improve learning efficiency and transfer, although the magnitude of benefit varies across studies and populations. Training improves listening performance; it does not repair damaged cochlear hair cells.

Consumer headphones, browser volume, room noise and behaviour limit the precision of an online test. Our results are best used to follow your own patterns over time, not as a substitute for a clinical assessment.

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