This paper contains a discussion of experimental procedures in listening tests on loudspeakers and the analysis of the subjective ratings from such tests. The discussion will be based on a review of the literature and on earlier work by the author. The topics will include the choice of test procedure and rating scale, the experimental design, the benefits of conducting pilot experiments and statistical techniques for analysis of the subjective data.

Author: Bech, Søren
Affiliation: The Acoustics Laboratory, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby
AES Conference: 8th International Conference: The Sound of Audio (May 1990)
Paper Number: 8-014
Publication Date: May 1, 1990
Subject: The Sound of Audio

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