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This paper presents a study on the subjective effects of modal spacing and density. These are measures often used as indicators to define particular aspect ratios and source positions to avoid low frequency reproduction problems in rooms. These indicators imply a given modal spacing leading to a supposedly less problematic response for the listener. An investigation into this topic shows that subjects can identify an optimal spacing between two resonances associated with a reduction of the overall decay. Further work to define a subjective counterpart to the Schroeder Frequency has revealed that an increase in density may not always lead to an improvement, as interaction between mode-shapes results in serious degradation of the stimulus, which is detectable by listeners.
Author (s): Fazenda, Bruno; Wankling, Matthew
Affiliation:
University of Huddersfield
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AES Convention: 125
Paper Number:7584
Publication Date:
2008-10-06
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Session subject:
Listening Tests & Psychoacoustics
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Fazenda, Bruno; Wankling, Matthew; 2008; Optimal Modal Spacing and Density for Critical Listening [PDF]; University of Huddersfield; Paper 7584; Available from: https://aes2.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=14736
Fazenda, Bruno; Wankling, Matthew; Optimal Modal Spacing and Density for Critical Listening [PDF]; University of Huddersfield; Paper 7584; 2008 Available: https://aes2.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=14736