Original Research
The influence of non-linear frequency compression on the perception of music by adults with a moderate to severe hearing loss: Subjective impressions
Submitted: 19 February 2012 | Published: 04 December 2012
About the author(s)
Marinda Uys, Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria, South AfricaLidia Pottas, Department 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 Surgery
Bart Vinck, Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Catherine Van Dijk, Ear Institute, Queenswood, Pretoria, South Africa, and Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract
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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