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Journal Article

Subjective Preference of Modal Control Methods in Listening Rooms

Authors: Fazenda, Bruno; Wankling, Matthew; Hargreaves, Jonathan; Elmer, Lucy; Hirst, Jonathan

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 60 · Issue 5 · pp. 338–349 · May 2012

Abstract

Methods to control the unwanted effects of low-frequency modes in critical listening rooms range from complex signal processing to the positioning of loudspeakers and listeners. A rigorous scientific experiment has been conducted to evaluate the perceived quality of eight low-frequency reproduction systems used to control the unwanted effects of room modes in a standard listening room. A strong correlation has been demonstrated between perceived improvements in quality and the decay times of low-frequency energy. For critical listening conditions, those systems ensuring a faster decay of low-frequency energy are preferred over those attempting to “flatten” the magnitude frequency response.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
60
Issue
5
Pages
338–349
Publication date
May 6, 2012
Affiliation
University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article