Identifying the True Character of Tinnitus
Pinpointing the Sound You Hear
Tinnitus often sounds different for every person. Pitch match and mask testing help us identify the exact tone and loudness of the noise you hear, and how easily other sounds can cover it. This test is commonly used for ringing, buzzing, or hissing sensations without an obvious external source.
A Structured Way to Understand Your Tinnitus
Measuring the Sound Only You Can Hear
Pitch match and mask testing is a structured tinnitus assessment used to define the exact sound characteristics a person experiences. During the test, we present controlled tones and noise through headphones and ask you to identify which sound most closely matches your tinnitus. We also assess how much external sound is needed to partially or fully cover it. This helps us map pitch, loudness, and sound sensitivity accurately.
At Harley AVM, we use these results to guide personalised management rather than generic reassurance. The test is non-invasive, safe, and completed in a clinic setting. It is particularly useful for persistent tinnitus, treatment planning, and tracking response to therapy over time.
Pinpointing the Cause
Chart Your Tinnitus Path Precisely
Expert Insight Into Tinnitus
At Harley Street Audiovestibular Clinic, assessment begins with time spent understanding when your tinnitus started, how it sounds, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects sleep, focus, or mood. We combine this with ear examinations and detailed hearing tests, along with pitch match and mask measurements, to clearly define the problem.
Management usually starts conservatively. This may include sound therapy, hearing support where appropriate, counselling strategies, and reassurance. We consider further interventions only when symptoms persist or significantly affect daily life despite structured care.
Get Relief with Our Precision Matching
At Harley AVM, tinnitus assessment goes beyond basic testing. Our team focuses exclusively on audiovestibular conditions, using detailed pitch match and masking assessments to understand how your tinnitus behaves and how your brain responds to sound. We take time to explain findings clearly, relate them to your symptoms, and place them in a wider clinical context rather than viewing tinnitus in isolation.
Your results guide a tailored management plan, discussed openly with you. Testing and follow-up occur in a single setting, with continuity of care throughout. If tinnitus is persistent, intrusive, or affecting daily life, we invite you to book an assessment or request a call back to explore your 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.