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Convention Paper

The Use of Subwoofers in the Context of Surround Sound Program Reproduction

Authors: Zacharov, Nick; Bech, Søren; Meares, David J.

AES Convention 102 · Paper 4411 · March 1997

Abstract

This paper describes initial subjective studies in the subwoofer requirements of a 3/2-channel surround sound system. 24 subwoofer configurations were tested by an expert listening panel, under domestic conditions. Studied parameters included number and location of the subwoofers as well as program and listening position. The results suggest that the quality of reproduction is little affected by the subwoofer setup.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 102
AES Convention
102
Paper number
4411
Publication date
March 6, 1997
Session subject
Sound Reinforcement
Affiliation
Nokia Research Center, Tampere, Finland ; Bang and Olufsen, Struer, Denmark ; BBC Research & Development, Kingswood Warren, Great Britain (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper