This is a test of your brain’s ability to detect binaural beats at higher frequencies.
According to the research I’ve read, there’s a clear limit to how fast the brain can process them.
Before quoting that research to say why binaural beat tracks can only go so fast … I thought I’d do a little research of my own!
Be sure to share your results for the benefit of all.
DISCLAIMER:
Don’t make yourself deaf on this stuff … keep the volume LOW!
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all tests: never lost the beat
Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-M50x
23 hz
sony wh1000xm3
T1: 29
T2: 33
T3: 20
T4: 24
Apple Air Buds Pro
(Did the test a second time using Bose Soundsport Wireless Earbuds, results were more consistently between 28-32)
Age: 40
I have tinnitis in my left ear. I’m not sure what affect that may have, but I do find that the sleep and wake tracks work for me.
t1:24
t2:16
t3:10
t4:18
age:28
I never opened my eyes because I think I hear the wobble / ripple all the time. When the frequency goes up, there’s a point where it seems to fade but then it’s as if a lower harmonic comes in. Same goes for the descending versions.
Cheap Sennheiser in-ears
54 years
Thanks for sharing your results!
One thing I always recommend is to DISABLE any filters on your device (surround enhancers, Dolby, Atmos, DTS, bass boost, Beats, echo, reverb, etc.) as they will modify the frequencies and binaural beats will rarely work as intended.
Also, make sure your phone isn’t playing in mono mode — it happens to a lot of people.
The way to be sure: lift one earphone. If the pulse goes away, it’s working. If you still hear a pulse, your device may be in mono mode or using a filter/enhancer of some kind.
Passed all tests i guess
Galaxy buds plus
36
✌️
t1: 30
t2: 42
t3: 40
t4: 36
Logitech USB headset, don’t have model.
All tests: never lost the beat
Age: 64
I am a veteran binaural beat listener. I use binaural beat tapes for sleep. I found it easier to hear the beats at the lower Hz. I used cheapo head phones for the test. No idea what they are.
T1: 39
T2: 34
T3: 43
T4: 12
Age: 42
Headphones: PreSonus HD9
All tests: never lost the beat
Ailihen C8 Wired Headphones
Age: 75
Thought I was doing the test wrong, but despite my washing machine having a fit on test #4 I heard all.
T1: 48
T2: 52
T3: 49
T4: 45
Cava in-ear buds
Age 66
Didnot miss the beats at any time in all tests.
Anker Soundcore Life P2 rar buds
am 55 yrs old and have Tinnitus in both ears for the last 28 yrs.
Thankyou, Imuna get super phones, then add to your data. Faol
Actually, I generally recommend that people use “lowest common denominator” equipment wherever possible — expensive headphones often have surround enhancers, bass boost, reverb, Dolby, Atmos, DTS, etc. These often modify the frequencies and then it’s impossible to say which binaural beats you’ll actually experience. Using your phone’s MP3 player and cheap headphones, in my opinion, will do a better job of playing the tracks as intended.
31 Male Anglo
Beats Flex / iPhone 13
1: 12
2: 24
3: 14
4: 18