Test Headphones

Testing Area

  • Your audio output is ready. Press "Start Headphone Test" to begin testing your headphones.
  • Multiple audio output devices detected. Select your headphones from the list below and press "Start Headphone Test".
  • All tests completed! Review your results below.
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  • Your browser does not support the Web Audio API. Please upgrade your browser or install another one.
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  • This test will check your headphones through a series of audio tests: channel routing, frequency response, bass, frequency sweep, and volume balance.
  • When you press the button below, a volume calibration will begin — a tone will start silent and gradually get louder.
  • Press the "I Can Hear It" button as soon as you hear it, so we can set the right level for all remaining tests.
  • Please stop all media playing on your system (music, videos, etc.) so the test tones can be heard clearly.
  • Increase your system volume to maximum.
  • A tone is now playing and gradually getting louder. Press the button below as soon as you can clearly hear it.
  • A sound is playing. Which side do you hear it from?
  • Knowing your age range helps us distinguish between normal age-related hearing limits and actual headphone issues.
  • Frequencies above your expected hearing range will be marked as "Normal" rather than "Fail".
  • We will play a series of tones at different frequencies. For each one, indicate whether you can hear it.
  • We will play a series of low bass tones. For each one, indicate whether you can hear it.
  • A continuous tone will sweep from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Listen for any drops, distortion, or dead spots during the sweep.
  • How did the sweep sound?
  • A tone will alternate between left and right ears at the same volume. Listen carefully and indicate if the volume is balanced.
  • How did the volume compare between ears?
  • Playing on the wrong device? To see all your headphones and speakers, allow microphone access. This is a browser restriction — we won't use your microphone, but it's required to list audio devices.
Headphone Visualizer

Test Results

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Test Your Headphones Online — Free & Instant

Need to test headphones before an important call, gaming session, or music listening? Our free headphone test online tool runs a comprehensive headphone audio test that evaluates stereo channels, frequency response, bass reproduction, frequency sweep, and volume balance — all from your browser in just a few minutes.


Whether you want to test your headphones after buying a new pair, troubleshoot audio issues, or compare models before a purchase, our headphone sound test gives you a complete performance analysis. Select your device, follow the step-by-step wizard, and get detailed results.



How to Test Your Headphones

  1. Select your headphone device from the list of detected audio outputs and press “Start Headphone Test”.
  2. Stop all media playback and select your age range to account for natural hearing limits.
  3. Complete the volume calibration — a tone gradually gets louder; click when you first hear it.
  4. Follow the guided tests: left/right channel, frequency range, bass response, frequency sweep, and volume balance.
  5. Review your complete headphone audio test results and optionally leave a review.


What Our Headphone Sound Test Covers

  1. Stereo Channel Test — Plays tones in the left ear, right ear, and both separately to verify correct audio routing.
  2. Frequency Range Test — Plays pure tones from 20 Hz to 20 kHz to determine the full range your headphones can reproduce.
  3. Bass Response Test — Evaluates low-frequency performance down to 20 Hz, revealing how well your headphones handle deep bass.
  4. Frequency Sweep Test — A continuous sweep from 20 Hz to 20 kHz helps detect dips, distortions, or dead zones.
  5. Volume Balance Test — Alternates tones between left and right to check if the sound level is equal in both ears.


Test All Headphone Types & Connections

Our headphone test works with every type of audio device:

  • Test earphones — in-ear monitors (IEMs) and earphones that came bundled with your phone.
  • Test earbuds — true wireless earbuds like AirPods, Galaxy Buds, and similar TWS models.
  • Test headphones — over-ear and on-ear headphones from brands like Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, and others.
  • Test Bluetooth headphones — wireless Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, and AirPods of all types.
  • Test wired headphones — USB headphones, 3.5mm jack headphones, and other wired connections.
  • Test speakers — built-in laptop speakers, desktop speakers, and external monitors with audio output.

No matter which device you use, our online headphone test detects it automatically. If your device doesn’t appear in the list, click “Allow Access” to grant microphone permission — this is a browser requirement for listing audio devices and we won’t use your microphone.



Why Leave a Review?

After you test your headphones, you can leave a review with your results. This is optional, but helps others compare headphone models and avoid poor choices. Your test data is attached automatically, and you’ll see how your headphones rank against other tested models.



System Requirements

To test headphones online, you only need a modern browser with Web Audio API support. No downloads, plugins, or registration required. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.


Supported browsers:

  • Android
    • Samsung Browser 5.2
    • Chrome 50.0
    • Firefox 68.0
    • Edge 45.0
    • Android WebView 88.0
    • Silk 81
    • Opera Mobile 64
    • Yandex Browser 21.11
    • Android 4.0
  • Chrome OS
    • Chrome 58.0
  • FirefoxOS
    • Firefox 48.0
  • Linux
    • Firefox 38.0
    • Chrome 60.0
    • Chromium 65.0
    • Opera 71
  • macOS
    • Chrome 80.0
    • Safari 11.1
    • Opera 68
    • Firefox 76.0
  • Ubuntu
    • Firefox 74.0
    • Chromium 80.0
  • Windows 10
    • Chrome 51.0
    • Edge 12.0
    • Firefox 68.0
    • Opera 60.0
    • Yandex Browser 19.1
    • Coc Coc Browser 70.0
  • Windows 7
    • Chrome 56.0
    • Firefox 56.0
    • Opera 40.0
    • Edge 87.0
    • Coc Coc Browser 63.0
    • Iron 88.0
  • Windows 8
    • Chrome 80.0
    • Firefox 74.0
    • Opera 68
  • Windows 8.1
    • Chrome 63.0
    • Firefox 74.0
    • Opera 68
    • Edge 88.0
    • Yandex Browser 21.11
  • Windows XP
    • Firefox 47.0
  • Xbox OS 10
    • Edge 18.0
  • iOS
    • Safari 12.1
    • Chrome 87.0
    • Firefox for iOS 112.0
  • ipadOS
    • Safari 13.0
    • Chrome 96.0
  • macOS
    • Safari 11.1
    • Chrome 75.0
    • Firefox 68.0
    • Opera 53
    • Edge 85.0

If your browser is not listed, it may still work — feel free to try it yourself.



Disclaimer

Test results depend on many factors including hardware, browser, and environment. We continuously improve our headphone test tool and fix errors. Contact us at info@testheadphones.com with any feedback or suggestions.