Subjectively Perceived Sound Quality in Audio Systems as a Function of Distribution and Number of Loudspeakers Used in Playback

Kristoffersen R, Kleiner M, Västfjäll D. Subjectively Perceived Sound Quality in Audio Systems as a Function of Distribution and Number of Loudspeakers Used in Playback. In: AES Convention 106. Audio Engineering Society; 1999. Paper 4876. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=8304

@inproceedings{Kristoffersen1999_8304,
  author = {Kristoffersen, Rune and Kleiner, Mendel and Västfjäll, Daniel},
  title = {{Subjectively Perceived Sound Quality in Audio Systems as a Function of Distribution and Number of Loudspeakers Used in Playback}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 106},
  note = {Paper 4876},
  year = {1999},
  month = may,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=8304}
}

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TI  - Subjectively Perceived Sound Quality in Audio Systems as a Function of Distribution and Number of Loudspeakers Used in Playback
AU  - Kristoffersen, Rune
AU  - Kleiner, Mendel
AU  - Västfjäll, Daniel
T2  - AES Convention 106
M1  - Paper 4876
PY  - 1999
DA  - 1999/05/06
UR  - https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=8304
PB  - Audio Engineering Society
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AB  - Many home stereo systems are currently being upgraded to some form of surround sound systems in order to obtain a better listening experience. It is obvious that the sound quality: obtained in the use of such systems depends on the quality of the speakers as well as the: properties of the room. In this paper results are presented from a pilot study on the: subjective preference of non-linear distortion versus playback mode of conventional stereo: recordings. An auralization approach to the evaluation of distortion characteristics of: loudspeakers has been used for the first time. Sound files have been created which were: subject to three different distortion generating non-linearities. The resulting sound files: were then convolved by the proper impulse responses of a simulated anechoic room and a: simulated living room using three different loudspeaker configurations. The resulting: binaural signals were played back via low distortion electrostatic headphones in listening: tests in order to investigate the relationship between distortion and spatial distribution of: sound. Results indicate that some non-linear distortion is preferred and that surround sound: allows less stringent distortion requirements for the loudspeakers than mono or stereo.
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