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What is the audible range of sound for human beings?


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The audible range of sound:

  1. The audible range refers to the range of human hearing.
  2. When it comes to pitching, the human hearing range begins low at about 20Hz for someone with normal hearing.
  3. The highest frequency that can be heard without discomfort is 20,000Hz.
  4. While the absolute limits of human hearing are 20-20,000Hz.
  5. The audiogram is used by the professional to determine your hearing loss and as a tool for fitting, hearing aids.

Therefore, the audible range of a sound for a human being is 20Hz to 20,000Hz.


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