Hi guys.Can equalizer make up for hearing loss?Instead of using hearing aid, I would like to adjust the sound of my system with equalizer.I don't really like using hearing aid, it's impossible to get it right.28 years of work in extremally heavy industry, damaged my hearing and spine.Thank you very much in advance.
Hi Mariusz!
Let me first say I sympathize with the problems you are having. Sorry to hear that mate!
Onto your question. Unfortunately, an EQ for your audio system cannot compensate for the defficiency. Hearing aids are compensated for close proximity to the ear drum and the 'space' (for a lack of a better word) in which they operate is small so they can typically achieve this with minimal distortion and resonance. This is typically not the case with a room, even an acoustically treated one. As a result, you might solve one problem and create another. However, all of this is academic and the results would be highly dependent on your room and, of course, your goal.
The hassle is, human hearing is very adaptive, both in frequency and volume, so results inevitably vary and music, well, it can be hardly approximated by a pre-set list of test tones.
Still, I encourage you to try. Obviosuly, this is a highly personal topic and I thank you for your openness and raising awareness. It should happen to all of us more often I think!
Cheers - Antun