During your hearing test appointment, a hearing care professional will perform a series of tests and record your results on a graph known as an audiogram. They'll then show you how to interpret the audiogram, helping you better understand your hearing profile.
An audiogram is a graph that shows how well you hear different sounds. It’s made using the results from your hearing tests. The audiogram helps demonstrate which sounds you hear clearly and where you might have trouble—especially when communicating with family or friends. It also shows if you have hearing loss, how much, and what kind.
An audiogram is a graph that shows how well you hear different sounds. It’s made during your hearing test appointment, and checks two things:
1. Pitch (Frequencies in Hertz or Hz)
On the horizontal x-axis, you’ll see low to high-pitched sounds.
Everyday talking usually falls around 60–70 decibels.
2. Loudness (Hearing Level in Decibels or dB)
On the vertical y-axis, the graph shows how loud a sound needs to be for
you to hear it—from very soft to very loud.
The “Speech Banana”
In the middle of the graph is a shape called the “Speech Banana.”
That’s where most speech sounds fall. It helps show how well you
can hear people talking.
During your hearing test appointment, one of our hearing care experts will perform a series of tests and record your results on an audiogram.
At Hidden Hearing, we identify and treat hearing loss, as well as provide guidance on how to care for your hearing health and prevent further challenges. If we recommended hearing aids to you, we'll talk you through which devices would best suit your hearing needs, lifestyle, preferences, and budget and personalise them to you.
After your hearing test, your hearing care professional will review your results with you. They’ll explain if your hearing is in the normal range or if you have hearing loss.
Your hearing care professional will explain what sounds may be difficult for you to hear, the type and degree of hearing loss (if present), and how it may be affecting your daily life. They’ll also discuss if and what hearing solutions could help.
Looking at your audiogram is an important step toward better hearing and communication. With expert help, you’ll understand your hearing health and what to do next.
According to the World Health Organization, a normal hearing range means being able to hear sounds between 0 and 20 decibels (dB).1 If you have difficulty hearing sounds within that range, you may have some hearing loss.
Remember: Everyone's hearing is different. Even people the same age or background can have different results. Your hearing is as unique as your fingerprint!
After your comprehensive hearing assessment—which includes several types of hearing tests— we'll go through with you audiogram results with you and explain what they mean in clear, easy-to-understand terms. They'll explain if there is any hearing loss present and its severity.
If hearing loss is detected, you'll discuss treatment options, which may include hearing aids. At Hidden Hearing, we provide personalised hearing solutions to help you get the right support for your one-of-a-kind communication needs and lifestyle. Tailoring hearing aids also helps you reap the most benefits from today's advanced hearing technology.
If your audiogram shows no signs of hearing loss, we'll let you know when you’ll need to come back for your next routine hearing test.
1. World Health Organization. (2023, March 1). Deafness and hearing loss.
Husmita has completed her PhD in Audiology degree specialising in hybrid hearing care models. She has worked in various roles within the audiology sector, from clinical audiologist, researcher, hearing aids and connectivity product trainer to working within the public and private hearing healthcare sectors. She is dedicated to helping more people hear better by applying person-centred care principles.
