In general hearing tests are necessary to assess the properties of spatialisation systems. To speed up the procedure of testing different system parameters an objective model of localisation in binaural sound reproduction system is introduced elsewhere. In the following the localisation properties of an auditory system based on playback via head phones is investigated. Therefore a new design for the experiment setup to investigate the perception of virtual sources is introduced. This paper reports the subjective validation of the objective model by informal listening tests. In addition to the localisation and localisation blur further properties are evaluated. Significant differences between different system setups are studied and depicted.

Authors: Sontacchi, Alois; Noisternig, Markus; Majdak, Piotr; Holdrich, Robert
Affiliation: Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics, University of Music and Dramatic Arts, AUSTRIA,
AES Conference: 21st International Conference: Architectural Acoustics and Sound Reinforcement (June 2002)
Paper Number: 000135
Publication Date: June 1, 2002
Subject: Architectural Acoustics & Sound Reinforcement

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