Soundstage and Imaging of Headphones - RTINGS.com

Soundstage and Imaging are the two most commonly used terms when discussing the localization and spatial qualities of headphones, but unfortunately, there are no clear and universally accepted definitions for them, which makes them quite controversial and difficult to discuss. In this video we offer our definitions for Soundstage and Imaging, propose methods for measuring them, and also discuss some measurement results.

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Intro (00:00)
Definitions (00:52)
Testing Methodology (03:30)
Phase Mismatch Examples (05:34)
Pinna Filtering Effect Theory and Monaural Cues (07:28)
PRTF Examples (09:31)
Dynamic Binaural Cues (13:06)
Group Delay Examples (15:45)
Conclusion (17:00)

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