Tinnitus Frequency Test & Sound Matcher

A free tinnitus test that helps you match the frequency of your ringing or hissing, find a masking noise that covers it, and gauge how much it affects you. Pure-tone and narrow-band-noise matching, white/pink/brown masking with a minimum-masking-level and residual-inhibition timer, plus an impact self-check.

How to use the tinnitus test

1
Put on headphones, set a low volume

Headphones give the most reliable result. Begin quiet and raise the level only as needed.

2
Match the pitch

Slide and fine-tune the tone (or narrow-band noise for hissing tinnitus) until it matches your ringing, and read the frequency in Hz.

3
Check the octave

Compare the match an octave lower and higher and keep the closest — octave confusion is the most common matching error.

4
Mask it and check the impact

Raise a masking noise until it just covers the tinnitus to find your minimum masking level, then take the short impact self-check.

Find the pitch of your ringing, mask it, and check the impact — in your browser

⚕ This is a self-help sound tool, not a medical test or diagnosis. Tinnitus pitch matching is approximate. See a doctor or audiologist for evaluation.

Before you start

Use headphones for accuracy. Start with the volume low and raise it slowly — loud tones can harm your hearing. Stop if anything is uncomfortable.

Headphone check — you should hear the blip on the matching side:

Volume

Match your tinnitus frequency

Slide until the tone matches the pitch of your ringing or hissing, then fine-tune with the buttons. Read the frequency in Hz.

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Check the octave

It is easy to match an octave too high or too low. Compare the same tone an octave down and up, and keep whichever is closest to your tinnitus.

Masking sound

Play a background noise and raise its level until it just covers your tinnitus. That level is your minimum masking level (MML).

Masking level

Residual inhibition: after about a minute of masking, some people notice their tinnitus is quieter for a while. Tap when it returns to log how long the relief lasted.

Your result

Matched pitch
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Character
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Masking
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Min. masking level
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Residual inhibition
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How much does it affect you?

A short self-check inspired by tinnitus questionnaires — not a clinical score. Answer over the past week.

Features

Frequency matcher with a logarithmic dial
A 125 Hz–14 kHz logarithmic slider plus fine steps and a live Hz read-out (and nearest musical note), so high frequencies are as easy to set as low ones.
Octave-confusion check
A one-tap ½×/1×/2× comparison — the single biggest accuracy fix that most tinnitus tools skip.
Pure tone or narrow-band noise
A clean sine for tonal tinnitus and a band-filtered noise for hissing or buzzing tinnitus, which often matches better.
White / pink / brown masking with MML
Play masking noise and record the minimum level that just covers your tinnitus — a number you can take to an audiologist.
Residual-inhibition timer
Time how long your tinnitus stays quieter after masking — a relief signal most free tools don't offer.
Impact self-check + safety
A short questionnaire to gauge how much it affects you, with headphone guidance and a safe-volume start.

FAQ

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. It is a self-help sound tool to explore your tinnitus pitch and masking. It cannot diagnose anything. If your tinnitus is new, one-sided, pulsating, or comes with hearing loss or dizziness, see a doctor or audiologist.

Why match the frequency of my tinnitus?

Knowing the approximate pitch helps you and a clinician describe it, choose masking or notched-sound approaches, and track changes over time. It is an estimate, not a precise measurement.

Why does the octave check matter?

People very often match their tinnitus one octave too high or too low. Comparing the same tone an octave down and up and keeping the closest greatly improves accuracy.

What is the minimum masking level?

It is the lowest level of background noise that just covers your tinnitus so you can no longer hear it. It is a useful, repeatable number for tracking and for discussing with an audiologist.

Will loud tones hurt my ears?

They can if set too loud. Start quiet, raise the level slowly, keep sessions short, and stop if anything is uncomfortable. Follow safe-listening guidance.

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