I have recently been diagnosed with tinnitus. Beyond the persistent tone, it is masking my ability to distinguish sound from 11k-15k. It’s possible it could go away over time but there isn’t enough data at this point (related to covid). My ears themselves are working correctly and the testing showed they can in-fact hear well up to 20khz as soon as I get out of the tinnitus band. The doctor is recommending that I listen to background noise (streams, rushing water, wind, etc…) for 2+ hours a day over headphones to try and retrain my brain from hearing the tinnitus. Of course, for someone who has been actively listening for tiny nuances for a very long time, it will take a lot to convince my brain not to hear it.
What have other audiophiles done that have faced having tinnitus? Looking for advice from the community…
What have other audiophiles done that have faced having tinnitus? Looking for advice from the community…