06Pitch matching

Understand the ringing, don't just live with it.

Ringing or buzzing that will not settle deserves proper investigation. We find its pitch and loudness, rule out what matters, and build you a management plan that actually works.

Tinnitus evaluation consultation at Cape Hearing Aids in Cape Town
What we measure

Finding the exact pitch.

Tinnitus almost always sits at a specific frequency — often, though not always, near where a hearing loss begins. We play tones until we find the one that matches what you hear, then measure how loud it is relative to normal hearing.

Example pitch matchIllustrative only
250 Hz8 kHz
Frequency
The appointment

About an hour, fully explained.

01
Case history & hearing test

We start with a full diagnostic hearing test, since tinnitus and hearing loss are often linked.

02
Pitch & loudness matching

We play tones until we find the pitch and loudness that matches what you hear.

03
Discuss triggers & impact

We talk through when it’s worse, what helps, and how it’s affecting your sleep and focus.

04
Management plan

Sound therapy, coping strategies, or a referral — whichever fits your specific case.

Recognise yourself?

Signs worth having checked.

✓

A ringing, buzzing or hissing that persists

✓

It’s worse in quiet rooms or at night

✓

Trouble falling or staying asleep because of it

✓

Difficulty concentrating at work or study

✓

Noticeable anxiety or stress linked to the sound

✓

It started after loud noise exposure

Good to know

Questions about tinnitus.

There is no single cure, but it is very manageable. Sound therapy, hearing aids where relevant, and coping strategies bring real relief to most people.

Often, yes — especially when tinnitus is linked to hearing loss. Amplifying external sound can reduce how noticeable the tinnitus is.

Not always, but frequently. That is why every tinnitus evaluation includes a full diagnostic hearing test.

Around 60 minutes, including the hearing test, pitch and loudness matching, and a conversation about your management plan.

If your tinnitus is sudden, only in one ear, or comes with dizziness or hearing loss, see a doctor or ENT promptly — we can refer you if needed.

Book

Let's understand what you're hearing.

An hour at your nearest branch, and a plan you can actually follow.