Comprehensive Hearing Tests in Cardiff
Expert audiological assessment at our Whitchurch clinic. Understand your hearing health and discover the best solutions for your lifestyle. Hearing tests are available for adults aged 18 and over.
- From £40 (waived with aids)
- Same-day appointments
- 30+ years expertise
- Advanced equipment
Recognising hearing loss in Cardiff
Hearing difficulties creep in gradually — so gradually that many Cardiff residents don't realise how much they're missing until communication becomes genuinely frustrating. Conversations feel exhausting; you constantly ask people to repeat themselves.
These aren't minor inconveniences. They're signals your hearing needs professional assessment at our Whitchurch clinic.
Early Warning Signs
- Conversations require intense concentration
- Social gatherings leave you feeling isolated
- Background noise makes speech incomprehensible
- Confidence drops in professional meetings
- Family comment on your TV volume
- Relationships strain due to miscommunication
- Difficulty hearing clearly on the phone
- Missing doorbells or alarms
Professional hearing testing using advanced audiology
Our comprehensive hearing tests at the Whitchurch clinic go far beyond basic screening. Using advanced diagnostic equipment, we pinpoint exactly what's affecting your hearing — your specific hearing profile across all frequencies and speech recognition abilities.
Whether you're experiencing gradual hearing loss, persistent tinnitus, sudden changes, or simply want a baseline assessment, our Cardiff audiologist delivers precise diagnosis and clear treatment pathways.
Available Monday–Saturday with same-day appointments often available. No GP referral. No waiting lists.
Independent & Impartial
We recommend what's genuinely best for you — never tied to a single manufacturer or sales target.
Your Cardiff hearing test appointment
Consultation & history
Your audiologist discusses concerns, lifestyle, medical background, and the situations where you struggle — shaping the whole assessment.
Visual ear exam
We check ear canal health with an otoscope, spotting wax or physical issues that need addressing before testing.
Wax found? We may recommend microsuction first.
Pure tone audiometry
Wearing headphones, you press a button each time you hear a tone at varying pitches and volumes — mapping your full hearing range.
Speech & bone conduction
We assess speech comprehension and run bone conduction to distinguish inner ear from middle ear issues. Then we explain everything in plain English.
Most assessments take 45–60 minutes — you'll leave with complete clarity.
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Calm, unhurried testing in a clinical environment
Your assessment takes place at the Whitchurch clinic. We use calibrated audiometric equipment to measure your hearing across the full speech and frequency spectrum.
Real-world hearing depends on understanding speech, not just detecting tones — so we test both. Bone conduction adds a third layer, distinguishing inner ear from middle ear issues.
You'll see your audiogram on screen and leave knowing exactly where your hearing sits and what it means for daily life.
Good to know: Your £40 hearing test fee is waived if you proceed with hearing aids.
Why choose Prestige Hearing for hearing tests in Cardiff
Quality matters more than convenience. Here's what sets our Whitchurch clinic apart from the chains.
- 30+ years of audiological expertise in Cardiff
- Fully manufacturer-independent recommendations
- Advanced diagnostics including tympanometry
- Comprehensive aftercare and annual reviews
- Convenient Whitchurch location, ground-floor access
- Same-day appointments often available
- No GP referral, no waiting lists
Independent Status
Every recommendation is genuinely best for you — never driven by manufacturer commissions.
The benefits of early detection
A hearing test is more than a check-up — it's an investment in your future health, relationships, and quality of life. The sooner you understand your hearing status, the more effectively you can act on it.
Protect Your Hearing- Clearer conversations with family and colleagues
- Cognitive protection — early intervention matters
- Safer awareness of vehicles, alarms and hazards
- Stronger relationships, less frustration
- Renewed professional confidence
- Independence on your own terms
Hidden issues a standard hearing test can miss
Sometimes hearing problems stem from middle ear dysfunction rather than inner ear damage. Tympanometry at the Whitchurch clinic reveals what standard audiometry can't — a painless add-on for absolute diagnostic clarity.
Add TympanometryTympanometry Detects
- Fluid accumulation behind the eardrum
- Eustachian tube malfunction
- Eardrum stiffness or perforation
- Middle ear pressure abnormalities
- Ossicle (tiny bone) movement problems
Why It Matters
- Painless procedure
- Distinguishes temporary issues from permanent loss
- Crucial for choosing the right treatment
- Available as £30 add-on at your hearing test
Persistent ringing or buzzing? Expert evaluation in Cardiff.
Our hearing test at the Whitchurch clinic includes a comprehensive tinnitus assessment and practical management strategies. Tinnitus often accompanies hearing loss, but not always — we identify the underlying cause and severity, enabling targeted treatment.
- Full hearing evaluation
- Tinnitus pitch and volume matching
- Impact assessment on daily life and sleep
- Sound therapy options
- Hearing aid solutions (if appropriate)
- Lifestyle and coping strategies
Many Cardiff tinnitus sufferers find significant relief through proper diagnosis and treatment. Don't suffer in silence.
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Expert hearing tests in your Cardiff home
Can't travel to our Whitchurch clinic? Our mobile audiology service covers Cardiff and surrounding areas within a 10-mile radius of CF14 1DB — the same comprehensive service, in the comfort of your own home.
Pricing
£55 home visit hearing test · ear wax removal from £80 at home — test fee waived if hearing aids ordered.
Home Visit Includes
- Complete audiometric testing
- Speech recognition evaluation
- Ear health examination
- Results discussion and recommendations
- Treatment planning
Cardiff hearing test pricing
Most Booked
Comprehensive hearing assessment
£40
Fee waived with hearing aids
- Adults aged 18 and over only
- Whitchurch clinic (Monday–Saturday)
- Complete audiometric testing
- Speech recognition evaluation
- Results explained in plain English
- Treatment recommendations
- Fee waived if hearing aids ordered
Home visit hearing test
£55
- Adults aged 18 and over only
- Within 10-mile radius of CF14 1DB
- Same comprehensive assessment
- Professional equipment brought to you
Tympanometry middle ear test
£30
- Additional diagnostic assessment
- Detects middle ear problems
- Quick, painless procedure
- Immediate results
Independent choice from every major brand
If your Cardiff hearing test reveals loss that would benefit from amplification, we'll guide you through modern solutions — never pressuring, always educating. We offer hearing aids from Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Widex, Unitron and Starkey.
From £500 · 0% finance available
We demonstrate suitable options based on your hearing profile, lifestyle, and budget. Your £40 hearing test fee is waived if you proceed with hearing aids.
View Hearing Aids CardiffCardiff hearing test FAQs
No — our hearing tests are for adults aged 18 and over only. For children's hearing assessments, please ask your GP for a paediatric audiology referral. We do offer earwax removal for children aged 7 and above.
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Ear Wax Removal Cardiff
Professional microsuction at our Whitchurch clinic. From £60 for both ears.
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Visit our Cardiff clinic
Address
Prestige Hearing Cardiff
43 Merthyr Road (opposite Co-Op)
Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1DB
Contact
- 029 2240 1110
- 07782 491061
- louise@prestige-hearing.co.uk
Opening Hours
- Mon–Thu: 9am – 6pm
- Fri: 9am – 4pm
- Sat: 10am – 2pm
- Sun: Closed
Parking
Merthyr Road car park is directly behind the clinic — free for 30 mins, 50p for 1 hour, £1 for 2 hours. Please remember to get a ticket on arrival.
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Book your Cardiff hearing test today
Expert audiological assessment at our Whitchurch clinic. Same-day appointments often available.
No-obligation consultation · Wheelchair accessible
Why book today
- Same-day appointments often available
- Over 100 five-star Google reviews
- 0% interest-free finance on hearing aids
- Independent — every major brand under one roof
Mon–Thu 9–6 · Fri 9–4 · Sat 10–2 · Sun closed