Headphone Bass Test
Play low-frequency tones and a slow sweep to observe how your headphones reproduce bass.
Listening safety: Low tones can be deceptively quiet. Start at low or moderate volume and do not raise it aggressively.
Tone frequency
1 kHz
Status
Idle
20 Hz100 Hz1 kHz10 kHz20 kHz
Low-frequency sweep (20–150 Hz)
A 12-second continuous sweep for observing bass playback behavior.
Bass tones
How to use this test
- Choose a bass tone or the 20–150 Hz sweep.
- Start playback explicitly and listen at a conservative volume.
- Stop before changing fit, ear tips, cables, or devices.
What this checks
- Rattling or buzzing during sustained low tones.
- Changes caused by headphone fit or ear-tip seal.
- Dropouts or large level changes across the bass sweep.
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Open Device LabFrequently asked questions
Does a quiet tone mean my hearing is impaired?
This page does not assess hearing. Device response, fit, environment, and playback level all affect what you observe.