Differences between speech-shaped test stimuli in analyzing systems and the effect on measured hearing aid gain
- PMID: 20090529
- DOI: 10.1097/AUD.0b013e3181ce695d
Differences between speech-shaped test stimuli in analyzing systems and the effect on measured hearing aid gain
Abstract
Objectives: To determine the effect of spectral differences between stimuli used for verification of hearing aid gain in nonlinear devices.
Design: The spectra of nine stimuli from five analyzing systems were obtained.
Results: Most stimuli closely duplicated one of two well-specified spectra. The difference between these two input spectra resulted in measured gain differences of up to 8 dB.
Conclusions: Careful consideration of selected test stimulus for measuring hearing aid gain is recommended.
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