Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents)

First published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Content: Copyright , Page iv Introduction , Pages xiii-xviii Acknowledgments and dedication , Page xix Understanding the Principles , Pages 1-2 Chapter 1 - Sound Reproduction , Pages 3-9 Chapter 2 - Preserving the Art , Pages 11-25 Chapter 3 - Sound in Rooms—Matters of Perspective , Pages 27-41 Chapter 4 - Sound Fields in Rooms , Pages 43-65 Chapter 5 - The Many Effects of Reflections , Pages 67-71 Chapter 6 - Reflections, Images, and the Precedence Effect , Pages 73-93 Chapter 7 - Impressions of Space , Pages 95-111 Chapter 8 - Imaging and Spatial Effects in Sound Reproduction , Pages 113-140 Chapter 9 - The Effects of Reflections on Sound Quality/Timbre , Pages 141-160 Chapter 10 - Reflections and Speech Intelligibility , Pages 161-169 Chapter 11 - Adaptation , Pages 171-181 Chapter 12 - Adjacent-Boundary and Loudspeaker-Mounting Effects , Pages 183-196 Chapter 13 - Making (Bass) Waves—Below the Transition Frequency , Pages 197-248 Chapter 14 - Summary of Part One: Looking for a Way Forward , Pages 249-267 Designing Listening Experiences , Pages 269-270 Chapter 15 - Multichannel Options for Music and Movies , Pages 271-305 Chapter 16 - Putting Theory into Practice: Designing a Listening Experience , Pages 307-336 Chapter 17 - Loudspeakers I: Subjective Evaluations , Pages 337-363 Chapter 18 - Loudspeakers II: Objective Evaluations , Pages 365-427 Chapter 19 - Psychoacoustics—Explaining What We Measure and Hear , Pages 429-455 Chapter 20 - Closing the Loop: Predicting Listener Preferences from Measurements , Pages 457-469 Chapter 21 - Acoustical Materials and Devices , Pages 471-494 Chapter 22 - Designing Listening Experiences , Pages 495-522 References , Pages 523-539 Index , Pages 541-550

floyd Toole, A Leading Expert In The Field Of Sound Reproduction, Explains How To Design The Best Possible Listening Experience For Recording Control Rooms And Home Entertainment Systems. This Comprehensive Work Considers The Whole Sound Reproduction Chain From Multi Channel Audio Configurations And The Loudspeaker/room System To Acoustics And Psychoacoustics And The Evaluation Process.

part 1 Shows The Reader How To Create The Best Listening Experience, Offering Practical Approaches To The Sound Reproduction Chain. Parts 2 And 3 Are An In-depth Consideration Of Acoustics And Psychoacoustics - The Science Behind Part 1.

* How To Design A Great Audio System - For A Home Entertainment System Or A Professional Recording Control Room
* Offers A Comprehensive Look At The Sound Reproduction Chain Offering Practical Advice And Helpful Graphics Throughout
* Learn From A Leading Expert In Sound Reproduction - Floyd Toole Provides Essential Knowledge In A Highly Readable And Entertaining Style

Floyd Toole, a leading expert in the field of sound reproduction, explains how to design the best possible listening experience for recording control rooms and home entertainment systems. This comprehensive work covers the whole sound reproduction chain from multi-channel audio configurations and the loudspeaker/room system to acoustics and psychoacoustics and the evaluation process. Part 1 shows the reader how to create the best listening experience, offering practical approaches to the sound reproduction chain. Parts 2 and 3 are an in-depth consideration of acoustics and psychoacoustics. "Covering Designing Listening Experiences, Acoustics, and Psychoacoustics, this book will show you the importance of understanding the reproduction chain in its entirety. Using Floyd's practical and easily accessible advice, you will be able to design and improve your audio systems and aural enjoyment."--Jacket