Yes, individuals with hearing problems may notice that their own voice sounds different. Our perception of our own voice is a combination of bone conduction and air conduction. When we speak, we not only hear the sound through the air (air conduction), but also through vibrations transmitted to the inner ear via the bones of our skull (bone conduction). This dual pathway allows us to perceive our own voice as fuller and deeper than how others hear it.
However, if someone has a hearing problem, it can affect their ability to accurately perceive their own voice. Depending on the nature and extent of the hearing loss, they may experience difficulty hearing the lower frequencies or certain nuances of their voice. As a result, their perception of their own voice may be altered. It may sound different in terms of loudness, pitch, or clarity compared to how they remember it or how others perceive it.
Hearing aids or other assistive devices can help individuals with hearing problems to regain a more accurate perception of their own voice. By amplifying the appropriate frequencies and restoring the balance between air conduction and bone conduction, these devices can improve the way they perceive their voice and bring it closer to how others hear it.