Make your tinnitus fade into the background
Partial masking sounds reduce the prominence of your tinnitus and help with “pushing” the tinnitus into the background. Sometimes described as habituation.
Think of the following analogies:
When you first get a new fridge, dishwasher, or kettle it may seem loud at first. However, after a while they fade into the background.
If you are in a dark room and someone lights a candle it seems very bright. However, if someone then puts on another background light the candle no longer seems as bright.
You can choose the type of masking sounds you like from natural sounds (waterfalls, rivers, waves, showers), or broad band style sounds. Samples of both types are given below, so you can experiment.
You should keep the volume at a comfortable level so you are just aware of the sound. It is safe to have the partial masking sounds playing in the background as much as you want, or need.
One of our most popular natural style masking sounds (more are available if you become a member of Tinnitus Tunes by signing up for the "tune out your tinnitus coure & treatment." Listen to the free masking sound below.
Free partial masking example
Research shows broadband masking sounds are slightly more effective at treating tinnitus. However, our view it is more important to choose the type of partial masking sound you enjoy. Click on the sound below.
Free natural partial masking sound
Some people find the binaural beat style masking is very effective. So certainly worth trying this sample sound and deciding which of the three masking sounds you like best.