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Journal Article

The Audibility of Frequency Response Irregularities

Authors: Bücklein, Roland

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 29 · Issue 3 · pp. 126–131 · March 1981

Abstract

Experiments were conducted with a listening panel to investigate just perceptible irregularities in electroacoustic frequency responses. Music, speech, and white noise were used as test signals. Peaks in the frequency response are far more audible than equivalent valleys or dips. Peaks are detected even when valleys of the same size are not perceptible. Intelligibility measurements made with peaks or valleys introduced in the passband of a telephone transmission system reveal that peaks reduce intelligibility more than corresponding valleys.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
29
Issue
3
Pages
126–131
Publication date
March 6, 1981
Affiliation
Deutsche Forschungs- und Versuchsanstalt fur Luff- und Raumfahrt e. V., 8031 Welling, West Germany ; Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article