Tinnitus sufferer: is it the speakers or the 24bits/192kHz

+1 erichsch, jerks just can't help themselves.  Thats why they are jerks.

Mocktender, you still here?  I find stress levels/elevated blood pressure to cause an increase in symptoms.  Even though you've had the condition for years definitely get yourself in for a physical.  Not to pry but how's life been treating you?  I first started noticing problems roughly 6 months after my wife was diagnosed with cancer.  Surgery, chemo, the usual.  Easily the most stressed out I have ever been in my life.  Was taking way too much Ibuprofen (supposedly a trigger) at the time also so who really knows.   Stopped with the Ibu but tinnitus still around.  Some days better than others. 

Someone mentioned alcohol as a trigger and I second that.  The day after I have an extra bourbon or 3 it seems to be worse.  But, I can tell that my blood pressure is just a little off then too. 

I really don't find loud music to bother me.  Although I usually don't listen as loud as I used to.  Just being cautious ya know.  I would like to be able to enjoy music for as long as possible!  But, the metal domes in my old Snell type D are starting to bother me a bit.  My LRS not a problem, smooth as silk.  Especially with the Hegel H360.

Going to see a specialist, but not until June.  Supposed to be the best in the business.  He's a busy guy.  We'll see what he says.  

@ pkatsuleas....Good for you!  My aids 'dial down' my symptoms a lot, as the better ones can be 'tuned' to do so.
The various drugs I take for my cardio condition (synth aortic valve primarily) don't appear to make it worse, but it does vary.  Likely driven by what I eat and/or drink....
At least, I experience a 'white noise' hiss in the mid-freq., due to loss in that range.  Having it 'boosted' makes it less of a bother....

Dome tweets bother me as well....too 'etched', bordering on 'shrill' in some selections.  Horns are too 'forward', in one's face to be day-to-day drivers.  I guess that's why I like amt's....easier on the ears and the wetware betwixt. *G*  Walsh drivers are a pleasant combination, as omnis' don't feet like I'm 'drilled' in the preferred listen locale...

Wow!  I’m impressed.  I thought a little question like that would garner a few responses, hopefully from only a few unfortunate souls like myself.

Just got back from a trip- no cell coverage and no stereo.  So I was surprised to see my inbox with so many notices of responses.

First off- I will definitely go with Tekton speakers over “like” brain surgery.  

Next, I thought a few of you actually answered my question as asked.  And I appreciate that.  

My health (except for the, as yet incurable leukemia that I have (postdates my tinnitus) is pretty damn good.  I hike the canyons and mountains of western Colorado 4 days a week (about 5-7 miles each time) and usually sneak in 2-3 bike rides as well.  

My last trip to the ENT and audiologist was today (last was three years ago).  Report: A small amount of hearing loss in both ears.  But for a 63.5 year old guy, I am above the curve for hearing in my age group.  Ear drums look great and canal is clean.

So what is new on the tinnitus front- NOTHING!  The ENT was very intrigued by the question I posted here.  He said that almost every study done that he has seen is done on volume,  not frequency.  He said that in the last few years they are starting to rule out foods, alcohol and such.  I am not so sure about that (dark chocolate and red wine makes my tinnitus seem worse to me).  He said that some of the trial and error things I have been trying and ruling out were worth merit.  I said, unfortunately, like most tinnitus sufferers that I know, I will chase any monkey in hope of a miracle.  So what the hell, I might just try Charlottes Web CBD.

And as far as “The plural of anecdote in not data”.  Yeah, but “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence”.  I have followed tinnitus research scientist for years- which is why I am now taking 5-HTP.  Long shot I know, but the correlation between lack of deep sleep and tinnitus (The serotonin theory of tinnitus that uses dopamine and serotonin on the same type of transmitters).   

So my question was simple and answered simply by some.  It gave me no conclusive answer.  But, my experience is similar and different from others, but at least in the same ballpark.

Question, why can I listen to the tv through the same DAC, pre-amp, amplifier and speakers via a Toslink cable with absolutely no change to my tinnitus?  But within 30 minutes of listening via Ethernet or Coax on Qobuz at the same dba, same DAC, pre-amp, amplifier and speakers and listening position and both my ears are screaming (about 80% more on the right).  Only source and cabling changed. 

So it seems there is more than one way to skin the tinnitus cat, that has little if not no research.  So why not ask for anecdotal evidence?

Mocktender, yeah sorry, I guess I didn't really answer your question.  I just find it interesting and important for the community to share tinnitus info of any kind.  Who knows, something might just help someone find a bit of relief one of these days.  I haven't tried any 'miracle cures' yet but maybe a little extra CBD can't hurt.

Very interesting to hear about the possible correlation between sleep and tinnitus.  I haven't been sleeping all that well for a year and a half or so and I have wondered about it.  I'll have to look into it further.

Geez, good on you for all of the exercise.  Keep it up as long as you can man!

"While it's not a bad idea to see an audiologist, there's a good chance they'll simply confirm your condition and say learn to live with it." 

This is unfortunately is the reality. After confirming and getting your hearing tested, finding anything that seems to manage it will be like getting audio advice. 

Depending on where the rest of your physical health is, manageable compared to what other ailments can do.