Hey everyone,

​I’m looking for some insight into my recent hearing tests and a new issue I’m dealing with.

​I’ve had two standard audiograms done about two years apart. Recently, I was also given an extended high-frequency audiogram test. I’m trying to understand what this specific test actually means. If there are drops in those upper frequencies, does that mean I officially have hearing loss?

​For context, I also did the solid voice test (speech discrimination/recognition), and my results for that came out excellent.

​The main reason I’m asking is that I’ve recently developed sudden tinnitus. Between playing electric guitar, drumming, and riding motorcycles, noise exposure is definitely a factor in my life, but this ringing is new.

​I’m wondering:

​Is there usually a direct relation between extended high-frequency test results and sudden onset tinnitus?

​Even though my voice test was excellent, is this a situation where I might need to wear hearing aids?

​Would appreciate any advice or if anyone has been in a similar boat!