BS EN ISO 8253-1:2010 – Audiometric Test Methods
Audiometry Standards
Defines the protocol for pure-tone air and bone conduction audiometry
Specifies test environment requirements, signal presentation, and response recording
Software-based audiometry must meet this standard to automate the delivery protocol correctly
H4TLT's hearing test software is certified to BS EN ISO 8253-1:2010
Official standard listing: ISO 8253-1:2010 (published 2010, confirmed current 2021).”
BS EN ISO 8253-1:2010 specifies the procedures and requirements for pure-tone air-conduction and bone-conduction threshold audiometry. In simple terms: it defines how hearing tests must be delivered so results are valid, consistent, and comparable.
Why it matters for software audiometry Traditional audiometry is delivered by a trained audiometrist who follows this protocol manually. When audiometry is delivered via software, the software automates that delivery protocol — including signal presentation, response recording, and threshold determination.
That means the software must be designed and validated to follow the same recognised method, so the outcome is as reliable as a manually delivered test.
H4TLT alignment The H4TLT hearing test system is designed to meet the requirements of BS EN ISO 8253-1:2010, ensuring self-administered tests follow the correct protocol for signal presentation, response recording, and threshold determination — producing results that are consistent and comparable.