Sound masking when tinnitus is noticeable
A gentle background sound can make tinnitus less noticeable for some people. Choose a comfortable texture and level without trying to overpower the ringing. Keep the sound gentle and take a break if listening becomes uncomfortable.
Biaura is an iPhone app with binaural beats, pure tones, colored noise and ambient sounds. Choose a comfortable sound for a listening routine, and use stereo headphones for binaural beats. Noise and ambient sounds also work on speakers.
Compare white, pink and brown noise at a gentle level, choosing by the actual sound rather than the color name. Speakers can provide a room background. You do not need to cover the tinnitus completely; avoid raising the level repeatedly to chase it. Check the app for current sound availability.
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Can noise cover tinnitus?
A gentle background sound can make tinnitus less noticeable for some people.
How loud should the noise be?
As quiet as it can be while the interruption loses its edge. Test from the pillow or the chair, not the doorway.
How does sound masking work?
Steady sound raises the floor. Contrast drops. Not noise cancelling, not isolation. Biaura does masking. Match color to the interruption.
White, pink and brown noise: a practical listening guide
Compare noise colors, understand their spectra, and choose a comfortable sound for sleep, focus or everyday masking.
A quieter next hour.
Free to download, with optional Premium features. Check the current offer in the app.
