HearAdvisor Methods
This is the official reference for HearAdvisor's testing and evaluation methodology for hearing aids and earplugs. All scores, ratings, and recordings published on HearAdvisor.com are produced in accordance with the procedures documented here.
This documentation is maintained as a living standard -- every change is publicly tracked in the changelog. Planned methodology enhancements are published on our public roadmap. We welcome questions and feedback.
Product Methodologies
| Methodology | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing Devices | View methodology → | Recording and evaluating hearing aids using KEMAR manikin measurements, acoustic scenes, and validated metrics. |
| Earplugs | View methodology → | Evaluating earplug loudness reduction and sound quality using KEMAR manikin measurements, perceptual loudness models and spectral distortion models. |