# Tinnitus frequency finder

Canonical page: https://soundtesters.com/tinnitus-frequency-finder/

Dial in the frequency that closely matches your perceived tonal ringing, run a quick octave-confusion check, and listen to browser-generated notched pink or brown noise at a gentle volume.

## How to use

1. Put on headphones in a quiet room and keep the test volume very soft.
2. Slide the frequency control until the tone closely resembles your perceived ringing pitch.
3. Use the Lower (×½) and Upper (×2) octave cards to check for octave confusion.
4. Lock your matched frequency and preview gentle notched pink or brown noise.

This tool is an educational sound-exploration and masking utility, not a medical device or clinical audiological evaluation.

## How to match your perceived tinnitus frequency online

Start at a gentle, comfortable volume—just loud enough to hear clearly without masking your internal sound. Move the frequency slider slowly within the available 500 Hz to 16,000 Hz range, then refine the pitch using the ±25 Hz step buttons. If your ringing is noticeable in only one ear, use the Ear selection menu to route the test tone to the opposite or matching side.

## Why checking adjacent octaves prevents octave confusion

When matching a high-pitched pure tone by ear, it is very common to pick a frequency that is exactly half (one octave lower) or double (one octave higher) the actual pitch. Once you find a close match in Step 1, click the Lower octave (×½), Selected pitch (1×), and Upper octave (×2) comparison cards in Step 2. Lock the pitch that blends most naturally.

## How browser-generated notched noise works

Broadband pink noise and brown noise contain energy across the audible spectrum, with deeper emphasis in the lower frequencies so they sound warmer than harsh white noise. When you select Notched pink noise or Notched brown noise, the browser applies a cascaded band-reject (notch) filter centered at your selected frequency, carving out a narrow quiet window around that pitch while keeping the surrounding background sound.

## Safe listening habits and when to see a professional

Always keep masking noise and test tones at a low conversational level; louder playback is not more effective and can fatigue your ears. Take regular listening breaks. If you experience sudden hearing changes, one-sided ringing, dizziness, or ear pain, consult a licensed audiologist or ENT physician. You can also explore your headphone playback range with our [20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency sweep test](https://soundtesters.com/hearing-frequency-test/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Does a pitch match measure tinnitus or hearing health?

No. This is a subjective comparison using your current output device. It cannot measure hearing health, identify a cause, or establish a treatment. Perceived sounds and pitch matches can vary.

### What is the difference between notched pink noise and notched brown noise?

Pink noise rolls off at roughly 3 dB per octave so each octave carries equal energy, sounding like steady rainfall. Brown noise rolls off faster (6 dB per octave), producing a deeper, bass-rich waterfall rumble with gentler highs.

### Can an online tinnitus frequency finder diagnose ear conditions?

No. Browser tools help you explore pitch and sound masking for personal reference. They cannot measure clinical hearing thresholds or diagnose medical conditions.

### Is my locked tinnitus frequency saved to a server?

No. Your locked frequency stays only in your current browser tab and is cleared as soon as you close or refresh the page.

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