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Journal Article

On Aural Phase Detection: Part 1

Authors: Hansen, Villy; Madsen, Erik R.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 22 · Issue 1 · pp. 10–14 · February 1974

Abstract

Over the years, the ear's ability to detect phase distortion in musical signals has been a controversial question. Research for the purpose of finding a suitable complex signal whose different frequency components could be altered in ase without altering the amplitude spectrum is reported. Subjective listening tests, using a number of listeners, have demonstrated the detectability of phase. It has also been demonstrated that the ear -prefers- the frequency content in negative-pressure transient fronts, thus raising the question of a need for polarity standardization.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
10–14
Publication date
February 6, 1974
Affiliation
Bang & Olufsen A/S, Struer, Denmark (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article