The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions
Objective: To date, the main direction in frequency-lowering hearing aid studies has been in relation to speech perception abilities. With improvements in hearing aid technology, interest in musical perception as a dimension that could improve hearing aid users’ quality of life has grown. The purpos...
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doaj-691c2b5836b2410e95e6091b08671f562020-11-24T23:39:26ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Communication Disorders0379-80462225-47652012-12-01591536710.4102/sajcd.v59i1.2222The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressionsMarinda Uys0Lidia Pottas1Bart Vinck2Catherine Van Dijk3Department of Communication Pathology, University of PretoriaDepartment of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria; Callier Center, School of Behavioral & Brain Sciences, University of Texas, Dallas, Texas, USA; Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Australia, and Ear Sciences Centre, School of SurgeryDepartment of Communication Pathology, University of PretoriaEar Institute, Queenswood, Pretoria, South Africa, and Department of Communication Pathology, University of PretoriaObjective: To date, the main direction in frequency-lowering hearing aid studies has been in relation to speech perception abilities. With improvements in hearing aid technology, interest in musical perception as a dimension that could improve hearing aid users’ quality of life has grown. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of non-linear frequency compression (NFC) on hearing aid users’ subjective impressions of listening to music. Design & sample: A survey research design was implemented to elicit participants’ (N=40) subjective impressions of musical stimuli with and without NFC. Results: The use of NFC significantly improved hearing aid users’ perception of the musical qualities of overall fidelity, tinniness and reverberance. Although participants preferred to listen to the loudness, fullness, crispness, naturalness and pleasantness of music with the use of NFC, these benefits were not significant. Conclusion: The use of NFC can increase hearing aid users’ enjoyment and appreciation of music. Given that a relatively large percentage of hearing aid users express a loss of enjoyment of music, audiologists should not ignore the possible benefits of NFC, especially if one takes into account that previous research indicates speech perception benefits with this technology.https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/22Hearing loss, music perception, non-linear frequency compression, hearing aids, cochlear dead regions, subjective impression |
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Marinda Uys Lidia Pottas Bart Vinck Catherine Van Dijk The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions South African Journal of Communication Disorders Hearing loss, music perception, non-linear frequency compression, hearing aids, cochlear dead regions, subjective impression |
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Marinda Uys Lidia Pottas Bart Vinck Catherine Van Dijk |
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The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions |
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The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions |
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The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions |
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The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions |
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The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions |
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influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: subjective impressions |
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South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
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Objective: To date, the main direction in frequency-lowering hearing aid studies has been in relation to speech perception abilities. With improvements in hearing aid technology, interest in musical perception as a dimension that could improve hearing aid users’ quality of life has grown. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of non-linear frequency compression (NFC) on hearing aid users’ subjective impressions of listening to music.
Design & sample: A survey research design was implemented to elicit participants’ (N=40) subjective impressions of musical stimuli with and without NFC.
Results: The use of NFC significantly improved hearing aid users’ perception of the musical qualities of overall fidelity, tinniness and reverberance. Although participants preferred to listen to the loudness, fullness, crispness, naturalness and pleasantness of music with the use of NFC, these benefits were not significant.
Conclusion: The use of NFC can increase hearing aid users’ enjoyment and appreciation of music. Given that a relatively large percentage of hearing aid users express a loss of enjoyment of music, audiologists should not ignore the possible benefits of NFC, especially if one takes into account that previous research indicates speech perception benefits with this technology. |
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Hearing loss, music perception, non-linear frequency compression, hearing aids, cochlear dead regions, subjective impression |
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