An overview of the optimization, features, and design of two new critical listening rooms developed for subjective evaluation of a wide-array of audio products. Features include a rotating wall for comparing flat-panel televisions, an all-digital audio switching system, custom tablet-based testing software for running a variety of listening experiments, and modular acoustic paneling for customizing room acoustics. Using simulations and acoustic measurements, a study of each of the rooms was performed to analyze the acoustics and optimize the listening environment for different listening situations.

Authors: McMullin, Elisabeth; Celestinos, Adrian; Devantier, Allan
Affiliation: Samsung Research America, Valencia, CA USA
AES Convention: 139 (October 2015) Paper Number: 9460
Publication Date: October 23, 2015 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Room Acoustics
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