"Out of head localization" in binaural headphone listening has turned out possible when the acoustic energy density ratio of reflected sound to direct sound in a room (AR) is controlled properly. The analysis has been made concerning the characteristics of reflected sound at both ears, and several application methods of accomplishing "out of head localization" in headphone listening are presented.

Authors: Sakamoto, Naraji; Gotoh, Tosiyuki; Kimura, Yoichi
Affiliation: ACOU.STIC RESEARCH LABORATORY, Matsushita ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., KADOMA, OSAKA, JAPAN
AES Convention: 52 (October 1975) Paper Number: 1065
Publication Date: October 1, 1975 Import into BibTeX
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