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Cut Through Daily Din Confidently
Understanding speech becomes more demanding when background noise competes with conversation. Even with normal hearing levels, some people struggle to follow voices in busy places like restaurants or meetings. Symptoms often include missing key words, needing repetition, or feeling mentally drained after listening. These difficulties commonly surface despite “normal” results on standard hearing tests.
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Speech-in-noise testing evaluates how well you understand spoken words in the presence of background noise. During the test, speech is presented alongside varying levels of competing noise, reflecting everyday listening environments. Your responses show how well the brain separates speech from noise, a skill not measured by tone-based tests alone.
At Harley Street Audiovestibular Clinic, speech-in-noise tests are carried out in a controlled clinic setting and are straightforward and non-invasive. The test is safe and well-tolerated. Results help explain real-world listening difficulties, even when pure tone hearing appears normal, and guide targeted strategies rather than generic hearing advice.
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Linking Test Results to Daily Communication
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Assessment begins with a detailed history, an ear examination, and standard hearing tests, including pure-tone and speech audiometry. We recommend speech-in-noise testing when routine results do not fully explain everyday listening complaints.
Management is usually non-surgical. Findings guide communication strategies, listening training, hearing support options, and monitoring. Further investigation or referral is considered only when difficulties persist, worsen, or significantly affect work, social interaction, or quality of life.
Focused Expertise in Complex Listening
At Harley AVM, speech-in-noise testing is interpreted within an expert audiovestibular framework. Our team focuses exclusively on hearing and balance disorders, allowing us to connect test findings with real-life listening demands, fatigue, and communication challenges. We explain results clearly and translate them into practical, personalised recommendations.
Assessment, testing, and follow-up are coordinated through one clinic, ensuring continuity of care and shared decision-making. If conversations in noise feel exhausting or unclear despite "normal" hearing tests, we invite you to book an assessment, request a call back, or submit an enquiry to explore tailored next steps with our team.
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If you are living with dizziness, vertigo or unsteadiness, our team can help identify the cause. Your consultant will carry out the right combination of tests, explain the results in clear language and agree a treatment plan with you - so you know exactly what is happening and what can be done.