Table 3.

Ratings on a scale of 1–10 of tinnitus and sound loudness and annoyance at the MML of tinnitus.

Rating at MML (on scale of 1–10)	Rain	Cicadas	Surf	BBN
Tinnitus loudness	2 (2=)	2 (2=)	3 (4)	1 (1)
Noise loudness	8 (1=)	8 (1=)	8 (1=)	9 (4)
Tinnitus annoyance	1 (1=)	1 (1=)	2 (4)	1 (1=)
Sound annoyance	3 (1)	4 (2=)	4 (2=)	6 (4)

For example, BBN at MML was rated as being louder and more annoying than other sounds; however, the administration of BBN at this level also resulted in one of the lowest tinnitus loudness and annoyance ratings. The number in brackets represents ranking from 1 (best on measure for sound therapy) to 4 (worst on measure for sound therapy).