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high pitched ringing only in a quiet room

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I only notice a high pitched tone when the room is silent. Is the tone test helping?

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Bose
Model
QC35
Connection
Bluetooth
System
Android 14
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Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
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Short Answer

Hearing a faint tone in a quiet room is common. A tone generator cannot diagnose it, so speak to a doctor if it is persistent.

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Diana Chen
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Hearing Test Architect · 3+ years experience · Answered Aug 22, 2026

Many people notice a faint tone in silence. A website cannot diagnose it, but a doctor can check if it stays or changes.

This is general information only.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Note when the sound appears and whether it changes
  2. Avoid very loud sounds
  3. See a doctor or audiologist if it lasts more than a few days
  4. Use quiet background sound for comfort
Sources
  1. NHS: Hearing Tests
  2. World Health Organization: Deafness And Hearing Loss

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  • Sanjay SenCommunity Member

    Ringing eased after a few days away from loud music. It took me a few minutes, and the Hearing Test showed the difference straight away.

  • Dylan CarrollCommunity Member

    See a doctor if it stays. Hope that saves you some time.

  • Shannon RichardsonCommunity Member

    Keeping my volume moderate and taking breaks has been my habit since I started.

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