Abstract
This paper explores the limits of human localization of sound sources when listening with non-individual Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTFs), by simulating performances of a localization task in the mid-sagittal plane. Computational simulations are performed with the CIPIC HRTF database using two different auditory models which mimic human hearing processing from a functional point of view. Our methodology investigates the opportunity of using virtual experiments instead of time- and resource- demanding psychoacoustic tests, which could also lead to potentially unreliable results. Four different perceptual metrics were implemented in order to identify relevant differences between auditory models in a selection problem of best-available non-individual HRTFs. Results report a high correlation between the two models denoting an overall similar trend, however, we discuss discrepancies in the predictions which should be carefully considered for the applicability of our methodology to the HRTF selection problem.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 26th European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2018) |
Number of pages | 5 |
Publisher | IEEE |
Publication date | Sept 2018 |
Article number | 8553320 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-5386-3736-4, 978-90-827970-0-8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-9-0827-9701-5 |
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Publication status | Published - Sept 2018 |
Event | 26th European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2018) - Rome, Italy Duration: 3 Sept 2018 → 7 Sept 2018 Conference number: 26 http://www.eusipco2018.org |
Conference
Conference | 26th European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2018) |
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Number | 26 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Rome |
Period | 03/09/2018 → 07/09/2018 |
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Series | Proceedings of the European Signal Processing Conference |
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ISSN | 2076-1465 |