Hearing sensations and noise quality evaluation Free

Noise quality can be assessed subjectively along different perceptual dimensions, called “hearing sensations.” Of particular relevance for noise quality evaluation are the hearing sensations loudness, sharpness, and fluctuation strength. The dependence of these hearing sensations on important stimulus parameters is briefly reviewed. In addition, the physical evaluation of noise quality by means of a loudness meter in accordance with ISO 532B is demonstrated. Subjective and physical noise evaluations are compared. [Work supported by DFG.]