Speech perception threshold

1. Pure-tone average is associated with speech perception threshold in humans (ζ = 0.32).

   “With the DIN70 test, significant associations with age (ζ = 0.11) and the pure-tone average (PTA) (ζ = 0.32) were found for the entire population.”

   Humansmild-to-moderate hearing lossn = 1,575

   Audibility primarily drives the relationship of digits-in-noise recognition with hearing loss and age

   International journal of audiology·10 Dec 2025

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1. Age is associated with speech perception threshold in humans (ζ = 0.11).

   “With the DIN70 test, significant associations with age (ζ = 0.11) and the pure-tone average (PTA) (ζ = 0.32) were found for the entire population.”

   Humansmild-to-moderate hearing lossn = 1,575

   Audibility primarily drives the relationship of digits-in-noise recognition with hearing loss and age

   International journal of audiology·10 Dec 2025