Subject: [AUDITORY] Seeking advice on improving localization clarity in static binaural playback with non-individualized HRTFs From: Dingding Yao <simon.ydd@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2025 14:41:20 +0800--0000000000005c92d5063bc0bf04 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear list, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to seek your advice on a question related to binaural reproduction. As we all know, localization ambiguities=E2=80=94especially front-back and up-down confusions=E2=80=94are a common challenge when using HRTF-based binaural playback. Previous literature has pointed out several influencing factors, such as dynamic cues (e.g., head rotation), individualized HRTFs, and headphone equalization. However, I am particularly interested in whether it is still possible to achieve a *clear sense of directional perception* under *static listening conditions* with *non-individualized HRTFs*. Specifically, even if precise localization is not attained, might there be techniques or strategies that allow listeners to *clearly and reliably *distinguish between front and back, as well as between above and below? Any insights, relevant experiences, or useful references would be greatly appreciated. I would also welcome any discussion or perspectives on this topic. Best regards, Dingding Yao --0000000000005c92d5063bc0bf04 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div dir=3D"ltr">Dear list,<br><br><div>I hope this message finds you well.= <div><br></div><div>I am reaching out to seek your advice on a question rel= ated to binaural reproduction. As we all know, localization ambiguities=E2= =80=94especially front-back and up-down confusions=E2=80=94are a common cha= llenge when using HRTF-based binaural playback. Previous literature has poi= nted out several influencing factors, such as dynamic cues (e.g., head rota= tion), individualized HRTFs, and headphone equalization.</div><div><br></di= v><div>However, I am particularly interested in whether it is still possibl= e to achieve a <b>clear sense of directional perception</b> under <b>static= listening conditions</b> with <b>non-individualized HRTFs</b>. Specificall= y, even if precise localization is not attained, might there be techniques = or strategies that allow listeners to <b>clearly and reliably </b>distingui= sh between front and back, as well as between above and below?<br><br> Any insights, relevant experiences, or useful references would be greatly a= ppreciated. I would also welcome any discussion or perspectives on this topic. <br><br>Best regards, =C2=A0<br>Dingding Yao<br></div></div></div> --0000000000005c92d5063bc0bf04--