[Engineering Report] An optimal source distribution (OSD) has recently been proposed that overcomes a number of the problems that are often associated with binaural synthesis over loudspeakers. Such problems include a loss of dynamic range and a high sensitivity to small errors of control performance. These problems are overcome by means of a conceptual monopole transducer pair whose span varies as a function of frequency. The results are reported of objective and subjective experiments used to evaluate a system comprised of discrete loudspeaker elements whose design is based on the principle of the OSD.

Authors: Takeuchi, Takashi; Nelson, Philip A.
Affiliation: Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, UK
JAES Volume 55 Issue 11 pp. 981-997; November 2007
Publication Date: November 15, 2007

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