Best headphones for ear health The use of earphones and headphones has boomed, especially in this age of Zoom meetings and conference calls. However, the amount of time with amplified noise close to your ears by wearing either in-ear (earphones/earbuds) or...
Benefits of earphones for the hard of hearing Many people live with hearing loss, especially as they grow older. Any benefit gained from earphones or headphones will depend on an individual’s degree of hearing loss, especially if they’re already wearing a hearing...
Musicians Ear Plugs Loud music damages hearing. It is as simple as that! Listening to loud music can damage your hearing just like listening to a jackhammer. Anyone who listens or plays loud music can damage their hearing due to the loudness of the sound. Are earplugs...
Industrial Hearing Screening The Tasmanian Centre for Hearing and its industrial screening business, Sound Advice Tasmania Pty Ltd have been providing services to Tasmanian businesses for over 25 years. All noise exposed workers should have their hearing monitored to...
Diving Tests Validated Hearing Tests Hearing tests are required for activities such as diving, flying and some motor vehicle licenses. At the Tasmanian Centre for Hearing we are able to undertake the appropriate tests required for fulfilling regulatory or...
Hyperacusis What is Hyperacusis? Hyperacusis is a hearing anomaly where everyday sounds and noises are very very loud. This heightened sensitivity can range from mild to uncomfortable, painful, distressing and socially impossible. Sounds at a certain pitch or...
