Free Hearing Test Near Me? Why earLAB Offers Something Better

When you search for a free hearing test near me, it’s easy to be drawn to the promise of quick, no-cost checkups. But what are you really getting from those “free” hearing tests?

At earLAB, we take a different approach—one focused on comprehensive hearing care, early detection, and long-term protection for your ears. Our assessments are designed to give you a clear picture of your hearing health, not to push products or upsell hearing aids.

What You’ll Get With an earLAB Hearing Assessment

Our comprehensive hearing assessment is designed to give you an accurate, full-spectrum understanding of your hearing health—not just a pass/fail result. Here’s what a typical session at earLAB includes:

Otoscopy:
Otoscopy is an examination used to evaluate the internal structures of the ear, such as the auditory canal and eardrum, in order to identify changes, infections or injuries.
Air Conduction Test:
Air conduction testing is an effective and common method for assessing a person's overall hearing ability. In this stage, you’ll wear headphones and respond to a range of pure tones across speech frequencies (250 Hz to 8000 Hz).
Bone Conduction Test:
Bone conduction audiometry uses vibrations that are transmitted directly to the inner ear via a bone oscillator. Therefore, the measured bone conduction thresholds should always be as good as or better than the air conduction thresholds of the same patient. By comparing air and bone conduction results on your audiogram, we can determine whether your hearing loss is conductive, sensorineural, or mixed.
Speech Test:
Beyond tones, this test assesses your speech recognition—The test is standardized and provides information, among other things, on what percentage of the offered words are understood in a certain volume range.
Tympanogram:
Tympanometry is an objective measurement. It offers the possibility of diagnosing and monitoring problems in the middle ear. Tympanometry therefore helps to detect and diagnose diseases that could lead to or have already caused hearing loss.

The degree of hearing loss is classified according to hearing thresholds (the quietest sound a person can hear) for each frequency:

Normal hearing: 0-25 dB
Mild hearing loss: 26-40 dB
Moderate hearing loss: 41-55 dB
Moderately severe hearing loss: 56-70 dB
Severe hearing loss: 71-90 dB
Profound hearing loss: 91 dB or more

Why Early, Accurate Testing Matters

Hearing loss often happens gradually. You might not even notice it—until it begins affecting your job, relationships, or mental health. A rushed or incomplete screening can miss the early indicators that a full diagnostic assessment would catch.

Research shows that regular evaluation, and therefore early intervention, can slow the progression of hearing loss and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. That’s why our goal is to protect your ears, not just test them.

Ready for a More Meaningful Hearing Check?

If you're looking for a hearing test near you that goes beyond the basics, earLAB is here to help. We're not focused on sales—we’re focused on you.

📍 We proudly offer comprehensive hearing assessments at both of our Melbourne locations:

Whether you're in the inner city or the western suburbs, you can expect the same professional, client-first approach.

Book your full hearing assessment today at the location that suits you best, and take the first step toward better hearing for life.

Hearing assessment is very important for your hearing health and At earLAB — with welcoming clinics in Richmond and Footscray — we’re here to help with expert hearing assessments and microsuction services, customized for you.

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