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Audiometry Test: A Complete Guide to Procedure, Price and Results

If you have been struggling to follow conversations, keep turning up the television volume, or feel a constant ringing in your ears, an audiometry test can tell you exactly what is going on with your hearing. At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, this simple, painless test is one of the most common ways to check how well your ears are working and to catch hearing problems before they get worse.

This guide explains what an audiometry test is, how the procedure works, the different types available, average cost, and what your results actually mean.

What Is an Audiometry Test?

An audiometry test is a hearing evaluation used to measure the softest sounds a person can hear across different pitches and volumes. It is performed by an audiologist using specialised equipment in a quiet or soundproof room. The test helps identify whether a person has normal hearing, or whether they have mild, moderate, severe, or profound hearing loss, and in which ear the problem lies.

Doctors and ENT specialists usually recommend this test for people who report muffled hearing, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), difficulty understanding speech in noisy places, or a family history of hearing loss. It is also a routine part of pre-employment checks, school health screenings, and hearing aid fittings.

Types of Audiometry Tests

There are several types of audiometry tests, and your audiologist will choose the right one based on your symptoms and age.

Pure Tone Audiometry Test

This is the most common and widely used hearing test. In a pure tone audiometry test, you wear headphones and listen to a series of beeps at different pitches and volumes. You respond, usually by pressing a button or raising your hand, whenever you hear a sound. The results are plotted on a chart called an audiogram, which shows your hearing threshold for each ear at various frequencies. This test is quick, non-invasive, and considered the gold standard for detecting sensorineural and conductive hearing loss.

Impedance Audiometry Test

Also known as tympanometry, an impedance audiometry test checks how well your eardrum moves and how the middle ear is functioning. Unlike pure tone testing, this test does not rely on your response. A small probe is placed at the entrance of the ear canal, and air pressure changes are used to measure the movement of the eardrum. It is particularly useful in detecting fluid build-up, eardrum perforation, or issues with the tiny bones in the middle ear, and is often used for children who may not be able to respond reliably to a pure tone test.

Speech Audiometry Test

A speech audiometry test measures how well a person can hear and understand spoken words, not just tones. You are asked to repeat words or sentences played at different volumes, which helps the audiologist understand how hearing loss is affecting everyday communication, not just sound detection.

BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) Test

BERA is used mainly for infants, young children, or patients who cannot participate in a standard hearing test. It measures how the brain responds to sound through electrodes placed on the scalp, without requiring any active response from the patient.

Audiometry Test Procedure

Here is what typically happens during an audiometry test appointment:

1. Ear examination: The audiologist first checks your ears using an otoscope to rule out wax buildup, infection, or any visible blockage.

2. Setting up: You are seated in a quiet or soundproof room and fitted with headphones or insert earphones.

3. Tone testing: A series of tones at different pitches and volumes are played into each ear separately. You respond whenever you hear a sound.

4. Bone conduction testing: A small device is placed behind the ear to check how sound travels through bone, which helps distinguish between different types of hearing loss.

5. Speech testing (if needed): You may be asked to repeat words at varying volumes.

6. Impedance testing (if needed): A soft probe checks eardrum movement and middle ear pressure.

7. Report generation: Your results are plotted on an audiogram, and the audiologist explains what they mean for your hearing health.

The entire audiometry test procedure usually takes 20 to 40 minutes and causes no pain or discomfort.

Audiometry Test Price

Audiometry test cost can vary depending on the type of test, the clinic, and the city. On average:

• Pure tone audiometry test cost typically ranges from ₹300 to ₹800

• Impedance audiometry test price is generally between ₹300 and ₹700

• A combined hearing assessment (pure tone plus impedance plus speech) may cost slightly more

At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic, we keep our audiometry test charges transparent and affordable, with no hidden costs. We recommend calling ahead or visiting the clinic to get the exact, updated pricing for the specific test you need.

Understanding Audiometry Test Normal Range

Results on an audiogram are measured in decibels (dB). As a general guide:

• 0 to 20 dB: Normal hearing

• 21 to 40 dB: Mild hearing loss

• 41 to 55 dB: Moderate hearing loss

• 56 to 70 dB: Moderately severe hearing loss

• 71 to 90 dB: Severe hearing loss

• 91 dB and above: Profound hearing loss

If your results fall within the 0 to 20 dB range across most frequencies, your hearing is considered within the normal range. Anything beyond that may require further evaluation, hearing aids, or medical treatment depending on the cause.

Why Choose VR Speech and Hearing Clinic

VR Speech and Hearing Clinic in Ahilyanagar offers complete hearing evaluation services, including pure tone audiometry, impedance audiometry, speech audiometry, and hearing aid consultations, all under one roof. Our experienced audiologists use calibrated, modern equipment to ensure accurate results, and we take the time to explain your report in simple terms so you know exactly what steps to take next.

Whether you need a routine hearing check, are experiencing symptoms of hearing loss, or require a test for school, work, or a hearing aid fitting, our team is here to guide you through the process comfortably and affordably.

Visit us at: Shop No. 3, Vitthal Apartment, Pipeline Road, Opposite Parvati Corner, Bhistabag Chowk, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra 414003.

If you are searching for an audiometry test near you, VR Speech and Hearing Clinic is your trusted local option for accurate, professional hearing care.