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Accurate Reproduction of Binaural Recordings through Individual Headphone Equalization and Time Domain Crosstalk Cancellation

Authors: Griesinger, David

AES Convention 147 · Paper 10239 · October 2019

Abstract

We have developed software apps that allow a user to non-invasively match headphones to reproduce the identical spectrum at the eardrum as that from a frontal source. The result is correct timbre and forward localization without head tracking. In addition we have developed a non-individual crosstalk cancelling algorithm that creates virtual sound sources just outside a listener’s ears. Both systems reproduce binaural recordings with startling realism. The apps enable researchers and students to hear what acoustical features are essential for clarity, proximity, and preference. Listening to any type of music with our apps is beautiful and highly engaging.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 147
AES Convention
147
Paper number
10239
Publication date
October 6, 2019
Session subject
Room Acoustics
Affiliation
David Griesinger Acoustics, Cambridge, MA, USA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper