This study investigates subjective and objective parameters of a sound reinforcement system in a large sports stadium. The sound at fourteen groups of three receiving positions was studied in a subjective listening test, as well as through objective system measurements. For an orchestral music sample, seventeen system tunings were subjectively assessed with fifteen scales. Objective measurements were made at each receiving position. Results showed significant variation for many of the subjective scales between tunings, as well as between receiving positions. To some extent, subjective and objective measurements were related as they describe system tuning and receiving position. Beyond its specific results, this study highlights a range of difficulties in empirically assessing audio quality for music in a very large venue.

Authors: Cabrera, Densil; Willsallen, Scott
Affiliation: School of Architecture, Design Science and Planning, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
AES Convention: 117 (October 2004) Paper Number: 6273
Publication Date: October 1, 2004 Import into BibTeX
Session Subject: Room and Architectural Acoustics; Sound Reinforcement
Permalink: https://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=12930

Click to purchase paper as a non-member or login as an AES member. If your company or school subscribes to the E-Library then switch to the institutional version. If you are not an AES member and would like to subscribe to the E-Library then Join the AES!

This paper costs $33 for non-members and is free for AES members and E-Library subscribers.

Learn more about the AES E-Library

E-Library Location: (CD 117Papers)   /117/6273.pdf

Start a discussion about this paper!