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Understanding Psychoacoustics: The Science Behind Sound Perception

Psychoacoustics has become a buzzword in recent years, driven by advancements in immersive audio technologies, including formats like Dolby Atmos and Apple Spatial Audio. But what exactly is psychoacoustics?

Definition and Scope

Psychoacoustics is a multi-disciplinary field that explores how humans perceive sound and the psychological and physiological effects sound can have on them. This branch of psychology intersects various domains such as cognitive psychology, acoustics, electronics, engineering, physics, biology, physiology, and computer science.