How to Read Soundly's Hearing Test

In this video, we walk through Soundly’s popular online hearing test step-by-step, then break down how to read your results and decide what to do next—whether that’s OTC hearing aids or visiting a local clinic.

If you’ve been curious about your hearing or want a simple starting point, this is a great place to begin.

👉 https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test

⏱️ Timestamps

0:40 – How to start the test
0:55 – Setting up your environment (quiet room + headphones)
1:20 – Volume calibration walkthrough
2:05 – Taking the test (left and right ear)
2:25 – Viewing your results (hearing chart explained)
3:00 – What your results can tell you
3:45 – Test recap (what to remember)
4:00 – How to read a hearing test (sloping loss example)
4:45 – OTC vs prescription: how to decide
5:20 – When to go to a clinic (severe hearing loss)
6:00 – Uneven hearing between ears (head to a local clinic)
6:40 – Other hearing loss patterns (notch, reverse slope)
7:05 – Final thoughts + next steps

Helpful Links
• Take the free hearing test: 👉 https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test
• Get a second opinion from our team: 👉 https://bit.ly/review-my-test
• Explore hearing aid options: 👉 https://www.soundly.com/shop