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ears ringing after a concert, can i use a tone test to check

Ask By Austin C.2,261 views

went to a loud concert saturday and my ears are still ringing a bit on monday. can the hearing test tell me if i damaged them or not

Brand
Sony
Model
MDR-7506
Connection
Wired 3.5mm Jack
System
Windows 10/11
Browser
Chrome 130
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Hearing And Safe ListeningHeadphones
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A browser tone test cannot tell if your hearing is damaged. Ringing after a loud event that lasts more than a day or two is a reason to see a doctor or audiologist.

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Diana Chen
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Hearing Test Architect · 3+ years experience · Answered Oct 19, 2026

A website cannot measure hearing damage, because the result depends on your headphones and volume setting. Please do not use a tone test to judge this, and avoid playing tones loudly while your ears are sensitive.

Temporary ringing after loud sound is common, but ringing that is still there after a day or two, or that comes with muffled hearing or pain, should be checked by a doctor or an audiologist. Rest your ears from loud sound in the meantime.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Give your ears quiet time and avoid headphones at high volume for the next days
  2. Do not use the hearing test to check yourself right now
  3. Book an appointment with a doctor or audiologist if the ringing continues or hearing feels muffled
  4. Use hearing protection at the next loud event
Sources
  1. NIOSH: Noise And Hearing Loss Prevention
  2. World Health Organization: Deafness And Hearing Loss

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  • Brittany CollinsCommunity Member

    ringing after a concert usually fades in a day or two. if its still there after that see a doctor, an online test wont tell you much

  • Tyler JohnsonCommunity Member

    earplugs next time, the cheap foam ones help a lot. learned the hard way

  • Emma HarrisonCommunity Member

    I had ringing after a gig last year. It faded in two days, but I booked a proper hearing check anyway. A tone test is not a diagnosis.

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