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Convention Paper

Comparison of Different Methods for the Subjective Sound Quality Evaluation of Compression Drivers

Authors: Martínez, José; Croañes, Joan; Francés Monllor, Jorge; Ramis, Jaime

AES Convention 126 · Paper 7718 · May 2009

Abstract

In this work an approach to the problem of sound quality evaluation of radiating systems is considered, applying a perceptual model. One of the objectives is to use the parameter proposed by Moore in [1] to test if it provides satisfactory results when it is applied to the quality evaluation of indirect radiation loudspeakers. Three compression drives have been used for these proposals. Recordings with different test signals at different input voltages have been done. Using this experimental base, an approach to the problem from different points of view is done: a) Taking in consideration classic sound quality parameters such as roughness, sharpness and tonality. c) Applying the parameter suggested by Moore obtained from the application of a perceptual model. Moreover, a psychoacoustic experiment has been made on a population of 25 people. The results, although preliminary and strongly dependant on the reference signal used to obtain Rnonlin, show a good correlation with the Rnonlin values

Details

Published in
AES Convention 126
AES Convention
126
Paper number
7718
Publication date
May 6, 2009
Session subject
Loudspeakers
Affiliation
Acustica Beyma S.L., Valencia, Spain; Escola politecnica Superior de Gandia, Valencia, Spain; Alicante University, Alicante, Spain (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper