Dimension analyses of perceived sound quality of sound‐reproducing systems

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Abstract
Perceived sound quality of loudspeakers, headphones, and hearing aids was investigated by different multivariate techniques to find out dimensions in perceived sound quality and explore their relations to physical characteristics of the systems. In connection with the description of two of these experiments various methodological questions concerning judgment methods, data treatment, interpretation of results, and implications for continued research are discussed. The combined results of eight experiments suggest the following dimensions: “Clearness/Distinctness”, “Sharpness/Hardness‐Softness”, “Brightness‐Darkness”, “Fullness‐Thinness”, “Feeling of space”, “Nearness”, “Disturbing sounds”, and “Loudness”.