THE VERY UNOFFICIAL LISTENING CLUB
How young
are your ears?
12 tones. One very unofficial verdict.
Find your ear personality. Give your friends something to argue about.
& about a minute.
The original ultrasonic ringtone test. Still delightfully unserious.
NO JUDGEMENT.*
We’re British.
Keep it quiet.
Start at a low, comfortable volume.
Work your way up.
Play the tones, from low to high.
Meet your ear personality.
Pick your highest tone. Share the verdict.
THE ONE-MINUTE SOUND CHECK
Right then. Ears ready?
Tap play, then select the highest tone you can actually hear. Honesty is the best policy. Mostly.
Low volume, please. Don’t turn it up to chase a tone. Stop if it feels uncomfortable. Your speakers or headphones can affect what plays.
Same friends.
Different frequencies.
Get your own little result card. Save it, send it to the group chat, and let the friendly accusations begin.
Hang on. Is this a real hearing test?
It’s a bit of fun, not a medical test or a measurement of your age. The result is based on the tone you select. Your device, headphones and surroundings all affect what you hear.
What are ultrasonic ringtones?
They’re very high-pitched ringtones, sometimes called mosquito ringtones. This test includes high-frequency tones and tones above 20 kHz, the range called ultrasound.
Why can’t I hear the higher tones?
This site cannot tell you why. Some devices don’t reproduce the higher frequencies, and hearing varies from person to person. Don’t increase the volume to try to force a result.