The Importance of Extended High-Frequency Speech Information in the Recognition of Digits, Words, and Sentences in Quiet and Noise

Conclusions:

Speech information for frequencies above 8 kHz contributes to speech recognition in noise. It also contributes to speech recognition in quiet when information below 3 kHz is absent. Our results suggest that EHFs may be relevant in challenging listening conditions and should be measured in pure-tone audiometry to get a complete picture of a person’s hearing. Further, results of speech recognition tests may vary when different recording and/or measurement equipment is used with different frequency responses above 8 kHz.

Source: Ear and Hearing - April 17, 2022 Category: Audiology Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research