We provide clinical audiometry at Carrer de Pollèntia, 9, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears. Our team helps you understand your hearing today and plan the next step with clear, practical advice.
Our test measures the ability to hear sounds that vary by intensity (decibels, dB) and by pitch (Hertz, Hz). These simple measures help detect hearing loss early and guide timely action.
We combine pure-tone thresholds with speech measures so you receive actionable results, not just numbers. After testing, we explain what the results mean for daily hearing and speech understanding.
Booking is straightforward: you come in, we test, we explain, and we recommend the next step that matches your needs and budget. To book now call 971 89 72 14 or visit us at the address above.
Key Takeaways
- We offer routine audiometry in Alcúdia to assess hearing and speech understanding.
- Tests measure sound intensity (dB) and pitch (Hz) to spot hearing loss early.
- We use pure-tone and speech measures for clear, usable results.
- Appointments include explanation of results and tailored next steps.
- Booking is direct: call 971 89 72 14 or visit Carrer de Pollèntia, 9.
How to book an audiometry appointment in Alcúdia
Booking a hearing test with us in Alcúdia is quick and clear. We offer simple routes so you can secure a slot without delays or unnecessary back-and-forth.
Visit us at Carrer de Pollèntia, 9, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears
Dirección: Carrer de Pollèntia, 9, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears. Plan your travel time and parking in advance so you arrive relaxed.
Call us on 971 89 72 14 to schedule your visit
Teléfono: 971 89 72 14. When you call, tell us about any symptoms and roughly how long you will need. This helps us choose the right test length and type of testing for you.
Who our appointments are for
We see patients with new hearing concerns, those with ongoing difficulty, people exposed to work noise, and anyone wanting routine checks or baseline results.
- Step-by-step booking: call or visit to reserve your time and get confirmation.
- What to expect after booking: we send confirmation and brief pre-visit guidance.
- How we decide on extra checks: we use your reported symptoms to include speech checks or other measures when appropriate.
- Our goal: usable results and clear next steps, not just numbers.
What audiometry is and what it measures in your hearing
We measure the quietest tones you can hear at different pitches and loudness levels, then compare those results to expected ranges. This gives a clear view of how your hearing works across the sounds that matter most for everyday life.
How we measure hearing thresholds across frequency and loudness
We play pure tones at many pitches and lower the level until you can just hear them. These hearing thresholds show the softest level you detect at each frequency.
Sound intensity in decibels (dB) and common levels
Sound is measured in decibels. A whisper is about 20 dB, concerts often sit between 80–120 dB, and very loud sources like jet engines are much higher. Sounds above 85 dB can cause hearing loss after a few hours.
Tone and pitch in Hertz (Hz) and the human range
Tone or pitch is measured in Hertz. Humans hear roughly 20–20,000 Hz, but speech mainly lives between 500–3,000 Hz. Consonants occupy higher frequencies and drive clarity; vowels are lower and carry loudness.
- We map thresholds so you can see where hearing is strong or reduced.
- Higher thresholds mean more difficulty hearing soft sounds and following speech.
- Clinical checks focus on the speech band to assess communication and safety.
When we recommend hearing testing
We advise hearing testing when everyday listening becomes harder or certain symptoms persist.
Early detection and why timing matters
Early detection of hearing loss reduces daily strain and helps protect remaining hearing.
Finding a problem sooner often speeds the right next step, whether that is monitoring, medical review or hearing rehabilitation.
Noise, age and ongoing ear symptoms
Repeated exposure to loud noise, especially levels above 85 dB, raises the risk of progressive loss.
Age-related change can be gradual and easy to miss until speech understanding drops in busy places.
Typical triggers that bring patients in include turning the TV up, missing parts of conversations, ringing, fullness or dizziness.
Medical and nerve-related conditions to tell us about
Certain diseases and inner-ear or nerve conditions can change test patterns. Examples include acoustic trauma, chronic ear infections, Ménière’s disease, otosclerosis, labyrinthitis and a perforated eardrum.
Disclosing your history helps us interpret results accurately and decide if medical referral is needed.
| Trigger or Risk | What we look for | Typical next step |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated loud noise | High-frequency hearing loss pattern | Hearing test and counselling on protection |
| Gradual age-related change | Reduced clarity in speech band | Monitoring; hearing support options |
| Persistent ear symptoms | Asymmetric loss or middle-ear signs | Medical review and diagnostic imaging if needed |
Our role is to test and interpret results clearly. If the pattern suggests a medical condition, we guide you to the appropriate pathway.
How to prepare for your hearing test with us
A little preparation before your appointment makes testing quicker and more reliable. We aim to make the visit focused and useful for every patient.
What to bring and tell us
Bring: any previous hearing test paperwork, a list of medicines, and notes on when the difficulty began.
Tell us about: noise exposure at work or leisure, whether issues affect one ear or both, tinnitus, dizziness, prior ear surgery or infections, and any sudden changes.
What to avoid before testing
Avoid arriving straight from very noisy places when possible. Loud noise just before your appointment can raise thresholds and affect results.
«Accurate results depend on clear history and honest responses during testing.»
- We use your history to decide if findings suggest a temporary blockage or longer-term hearing loss.
- Please arrive on time and be ready for a calm, focused session.
- We repeat instructions as needed so every patient can respond confidently during the test.
| What to bring | What to tell us | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Previous test reports | When symptoms started | Shows change over time; aids interpretation |
| Medication list | Noise exposure history | Certain drugs and noise affect hearing and results |
| Notes on symptoms | Tinnitus or dizziness | Helps distinguish middle-ear issues from nerve-related loss |
Practical tip: questions are welcome. We guide each patient through the process to get clear and reliable results.
What happens during pure-tone testing and your audiogram
Our procedure delivers controlled tones to each ear to chart hearing performance across the speech band. We explain each step so you know what to do as a patient and why accuracy matters.
Headphones and air conduction: how we test each ear
We use headphones linked to an audiometer to play tones at set pitches and volumes. Tones are presented one ear at a time and you press or raise a hand when you hear a sound.
Bone conduction with an oscillator: what it checks and why it matters
We place a small oscillator on the mastoid bone behind the ear to test skull transmission. This conduction check separates outer or middle‑ear issues from inner‑ear causes.
How we plot results on an audiogram
Results are recorded on an audiogram with frequency (Hz) across the x‑axis and intensity (dB) down the y‑axis. Quiet sounds sit near the top; lower on the chart means louder volume is needed.
What “normal hearing” thresholds look like on the chart
Normal hearing typically appears within 0–20 dB on the audiogram. In detailed testing we commonly accept levels of 25 dB or better across 250–8,000 Hz.
«We focus on clear instructions and accuracy so the final audiogram guides the right next step.»
- We walk you through testing step by step so you can respond confidently.
- Expect repeated tones and calm guidance rather than rushed testing.
- The final audiogram shows thresholds that help decide treatment, protection or monitoring.
Understanding air conduction vs bone conduction results
By testing sounds through both air and bone, we can pinpoint whether the problem lies in the middle ear or the inner ear.
How we identify conductive hearing loss patterns
Conductive hearing loss shows as worse air thresholds with near-normal bone scores (0–20 dB).
This pattern means sound reaches the inner ear via bone, but the air pathway is reduced, often from middle‑ear issues. We note a clear gap between air and bone that guides medical review.
How we identify sensorineural hearing loss patterns
In sensorineural hearing loss both air and bone conduction thresholds are elevated (>20 dB) and follow each other closely.
This suggests inner‑ear or nerve changes rather than a simple blockage. We explain how this affects communication and may point to hearing rehabilitation options.
How we spot mixed hearing loss and what an air-bone gap suggests
Mixed loss combines raised air and bone thresholds with a meaningful air‑bone gap—commonly >15 dB.
That gap tells us there is both middle‑ear and inner‑ear involvement and changes the next step: often a medical review plus hearing support planning.
«Comparing air and bone results is central to identifying the type of hearing loss and shaping the right pathway.»
- We interpret the relationship between air and bone measures to classify loss and recommend action.
- Some patterns prompt medical checks; others move directly to monitoring or rehabilitation.
- We present results in clear language so you recognise terms when reading your report.
Speech testing: how we assess real-world hearing and communication
We use speech testing to see how well you detect and understand everyday conversation, not just tones. Speech measures complement pure‑tone checks and show the practical impact on meetings, calls and social life.
Speech awareness and recognition thresholds
SAT/SDT finds the level where speech is heard 50% of the time. SRT identifies the level where speech is understood 50% of the time and cross‑checks with your pure‑tone averages at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 Hz.
Word recognition and clarity
WRS uses monosyllabic words to measure clarity, often presented 25–40 dB above SRT. A normal score is typically ≈80% or higher. Poor scores explain why patients may hear but not understand speech.
Comfort levels and speech in noise
We measure MCL and UCL to set comfortable amplification ranges. Speech‑in‑noise tests quantify difficulty in busy places and guide hearing aid fitting and communication strategies.
«Speech results link numbers to real daily impact and help us recommend clear next steps.»
Middle-ear checks we may use alongside audiometry
Sometimes a quick middle‑ear check helps explain why speech sounds muffled or one ear feels blocked. We add these tests when your history or hearing pattern suggests a blockage, fluid, pressure change or other middle‑ear issue.
Immittance testing and what it reveals about sound flow
Immittance testing (acoustic impedance) evaluates eardrum function and how sound travels through the middle ear. A small probe changes air pressure while a tone plays.
A microphone in the probe measures how sound is conducted at each pressure. This shows whether the ear transmits sound normally or if something reduces conduction.
Tympanometry: eardrum movement and middle‑ear pressure
Tympanometry records eardrum vibration and middle‑ear pressure. The result is a simple graph that tells us if the eardrum moves freely, is stiff, or sits under negative pressure.
What you may feel: a brief change of pressure or a soft tone. The check is quick, usually under a minute per ear.
- When we add middle‑ear checks: if audiometry hints at a conductive component or your symptoms suggest blockage or fluid.
- How it helps: these tests support the pure‑tone results and increase confidence in our interpretation.
- Practical impact: results guide whether medical review, monitoring or hearing support is the right next step.
| Test | What it measures | What an abnormal result may mean |
|---|---|---|
| Immittance | Sound flow through middle ear at varying pressures | Reduced conduction from fluid, perforation or stiff ossicles |
| Tympanometry | Eardrum movement and middle‑ear pressure | Negative pressure, middle‑ear effusion, or perforation |
| Combined interpretation | Correlation with pure‑tone findings | Confirms conductive component and directs medical referral |
How long audiometry takes and what it feels like
Most appointments are quick: a screening takes about 5–10 minutes, while a detailed assessment can take up to an hour. We set realistic timings so you can plan your day and avoid surprises.
Why does a fuller assessment take longer? We test more frequencies, repeat tones for reliability and add speech or middle‑ear checks when needed. These steps give us robust results for clinical decisions.
What the experience feels like
You sit in a quiet room, wear headphones and listen for soft tones. The task is simple: raise a hand or press a button when you hear a sound.
There is no risk and no special preparation is required. The process is non‑invasive and usually causes no discomfort.
Comfort, safety and reliable testing
We pause for breaks if a patient needs them and repeat measures to check consistency. Clear instructions and a calm environment help keep testing dependable.
«We aim for comfort and clarity so every patient leaves knowing what the results mean.»
How we explain your results and next steps
We translate your hearing test numbers into clear, everyday meaning so you know what to expect at home and work.
Connecting thresholds and degree of loss to everyday hearing
We show which speech sounds are likely missed and why some voices are harder to follow. That helps a patient decide if monitoring or active support is sensible now.
What results can suggest about ear or nerve causes
Patterns in air and bone thresholds point to middle‑ear issues or inner‑ear change. A clear air‑bone gap often suggests a conductive problem that may need medical review.
Word recognition scores add a clue: poor clarity with raised thresholds can indicate cochlear damage; very low clarity despite mild loss may prompt further ENT checks.
How results guide hearing aid settings and rehabilitation planning
Speech measures and UCL inform gain targets and safe maximum output so amplification helps without causing discomfort.
We use results to plan rehabilitation: hearing aids, communication strategies, listening-in-noise support and follow-up timings tailored to the degree of loss.
«We present practical options so you leave with a clear plan, not just numbers.»
| Finding | What it suggests | Typical next step |
|---|---|---|
| High-frequency thresholds raised | Difficulty with consonants; reduced clarity | Hearing aid fitting with emphasis on speech band |
| Air‑bone gap present | Middle‑ear conductive issue | GP/ENT review and possible medical treatment |
| Poor word recognition | Reduced clarity beyond audibility | Detailed speech rehab and specialist review |
Conclusion
We close with a clear summary: our audiometry service gives measurable insight into your hearing, targeted speech checks and a strong, clear plan for daily communication.
You gain a picture of hearing function, advice on reducing hearing loss risk from long‑term noise, and practical steps to improve speech understanding in busy places.
Decide you need a check, book, attend the test, review findings with us and act on our recommendations. If you are unsure which appointment suits you, call and we will guide the right testing route for the patient.
To book: visit Dirección: Carrer de Pollèntia, 9, 07400 Alcúdia, Illes Balears, or call Teléfono: 971 89 72 14 for immediate scheduling.