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sound which a normal hearing person can decect is 1000 Hz or in dB HL which corresponds to the normal hearing threshold of a specific sound, (e.g. from 125 Hz to 8000 Hz), 0 dB SPL and identifying hearing 0 dB HL are therefore not the same.
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Examples of different sound intensities as expressed in dB(HL): 180 dB: Rocket at take-off 140 dB: Jet engine at take-off 120 dB: Rock band 110 dB: Loud identifying hearing thunder 90 dB: City traffic 80 dB: Loud radio 60 dB: Ordinary conversation 30 dB: Very soft whisper 0 dB: Softest sound a person can hear Defining hearing loss Hearing loss is often classified by means identifying hearing of different categories. The same definitions are not always used, but the following are among the most common. Mild hearing loss On average, the most quiet sounds that people can hear identifying hearing with their better ear are between 25 and 40 dB. People who suffer from mild hearing loss have some difficulties in keeping up with conversations, especially in noisy surroundings. Moderate hearing loss On average, the most quiet sounds heard by identifying hearing people with their better ear are between 40 and 70 dB. People who suffer from moderate hearing loss have difficulty in keeping up with conversations when not using a hearing aid. Severe hearing loss On average, the most quiet sounds [Email: info@medical.hear-it.org] |