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Psychoacoustics has significant implications in contemporary audio technologies, particularly with the development of lossy audio compression techniques, like MP3. This process relies on psychoacoustic principles to eliminate sounds deemed less critical to our perception—allowing for smaller file sizes while retaining audio quality.
Additionally, wave field synthesis, a technique that creates virtual acoustic environments, leverages psychoacoustics to enhance our auditory experiences. Beyond music, manufacturers employ psychoacoustics in product design; car manufacturers, for instance, strategically engineer engine sounds or door thuds to convey a sense of quality and solidity.