On 27 Jul 2011, at 18:33, Fons Adriaensen <f...@linuxaudio.org> wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 01:19:50PM -0400, Marc Lavallée wrote: > >> In your earlier post you mentioned that you can't explain why you like >> virtual speakers better than using real speakers. Can you describe some >> perceived differences? For example, how are rendered mono signals; are >> they right in the middle or smeared between the two virtual speakers? >> In other words, is localization better when using virtual speakers? > > This is very subjective, but yes, I have the impression it is better. > Also the speakers tend to disappear as being the sources of the sound > and there is less interaction from the room - the sensation that the > sound is 'just there' is stronger than for straight stereo. But again, > this is quite subjective and may be particular for my setup. > > If you have the required hardware I'd say: just try it ! Do you find it varies with material? People don't always say it this way, but sometimes increased localisation blur is nice! S. > > Ciao, > > -- > FA > > _______________________________________________ > Sursound mailing list > Sursound@music.vt.edu > https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound > _______________________________________________ Sursound mailing list Sursound@music.vt.edu https://mail.music.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/sursound
