In order to test detection thresholds and discrimination for certain speech sounds, 10 individuals received tape recorded programs of speech signals transduced into vibrotactile information. Stimuli were presented to the fingertip, palm, wrist, forearm, and thigh. Results indicated that thresholds of detection could be elicited at all five body loci. Ss' discrimination performances showed high intra test-retest reliability, with Ss consistently judging pairs as "same" or "different" for each body locus tested. Results had implications for use of vibrotactile stimuli with the hearing impaired. (Author/CL)