Can hear out of both ears, but only comprehend what goes

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Redears - I forgot to ask an important question. Is this a recent phenomenon or has it been like this your whole life? If it is recent, it could indicate something other than CAPD (although late onset CAPD is possible too, though it is usually the result of some sort of damage/accident).

jnet, I have always had this, although about two years ago it got to the point where I finally got tired of it, broke down and got a baseline hearing test done. No problem, can hear even very high sounds, in either ear. However, integrating sounds is an issue. I have heard that when presented with different sounds of similar intensity from both sides, a typical male will block one sound and focus on and discern the other, where a typical female will blend the two and hear a hybrid sound that mixes the two source sounds. My version is that the sounds clash and all I hear is unidentifiable noise. Whatever bits I can discern are of the blended variety.

I can hear well out of my right ear - too well when people are talking too loudly on the phone. I can't hear well out of my left ear.