[Tuning forks today? (author's transl)].

Some physical principles of the Weber-, Rinne- and Bing tuning fork tests are illustrated and the hints in their interpretation are stressed. The necessary control of pure tone audiometry by tuning forks is pointed out. The influence of recruitment on tuning fork tests is discussed. The essential need for tuning forks in daily clinical practice is further emphasized by examples and the special advantages of tuning forks are detailed.