This paper examines how various aspects of the physical characteristics of the human head and torso affect directional loudness characteristics. Modelled directional characteristics are presented based upon the head related transfer functions (HRTF) of a number of individuals in conjunction with the Moore loudness model. Data is presented in the frontal, horizontal and median planes. Variations between individuals are explored as are the difference between near and far field HRTF's. The contributions of the pinna, head and torso are examined separately.

Authors: Lorho, Gaetan; Tuomi, Olli; Zacharov, Nick
Affiliation: Nokia Research Center,Tampere, Finland
AES Convention: 110 (May 2001) Paper Number: 5315
Publication Date: May 1, 2001 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Spatial Perception and Processing
Permalink: https://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=10018

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