The development and validation of the speech quality instrument.

Objective: Although speech perception tests are available to evaluate hearing, there is no standardized validated tool to quantify speech quality. The objective of this study is to develop a validated tool to measure quality of speech heard.

Study Design: Prospective instrument validation study of 35 normal hearing adults recruited at a tertiary referral center.

Reduction of the Harmonic Series Influences Musical Enjoyment With Cochlear Implants.

Objective: Cochlear implantation is associated with poor music perception and enjoyment. Reducing music complexity has been shown to enhance music enjoyment in cochlear implant (CI) recipients. In this study, we assess the impact of harmonic series reduction on music enjoyment.

Impact of Noise Reduction Algorithm in Cochlear Implant Processing on Music Enjoyment.

Objective: Noise reduction algorithm (NRA) in speech processing strategy has positive impact on speech perception among cochlear implant (CI) listeners. We sought to evaluate the effect of NRA on music enjoyment.

Study Design: Prospective analysis of music enjoyment.