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To ensure the same broadband loudness in binaural measurements with simultaneous electrical and acoustical stimulation, a modified binaural ECLN was introduced and cross validated with self-adjusted loudness in a loudness balancing experiment. Results showed a higher (spectral) loudness summation of the six equally loud narrowband signals in the ECLN in CI compared to NH. Binaural loudness summation was found for all three listener groups (NH, uCI, and biCI). No increased binaural loudness summation could be found for the current uCI and biCI listeners compared to the NH group. 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