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A new loudspeaker array system reliably measures sound localization, speech reception in noise, and sound field thresholds across different sound booths. Researchers should note potential reflection effects in specific speech-in-noise tests.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Acoustics
Psychoacoustics

Background:

Traditional audiometric measurements can be limited by equipment and environment.
Evaluating the reliability of new measurement systems in controlled acoustic spaces is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a prototype compact loudspeaker array for audiometric measurements.
To assess the reliability and consistency of test results obtained from this array across different sound booths.

Main Methods:

A seven-loudspeaker array with head position sensing was developed.
Three systems were tested at two sites for within-subject comparisons.
Tests included sound localization, speech reception in noise, and threshold detection with 36 participants.

Main Results:

Excellent interbooth consistency was found for sound localization and sound field threshold measurements.
Some nonequivalence was observed in speech-in-noise tests, particularly in smaller booths.
Acoustic analysis suggested reflections influenced speech-in-noise test results.

Conclusions:

The compact loudspeaker array is a useful and reliable tool for audiometric assessments.
Awareness of acoustic reflections is important for interpreting sound field test results, especially in speech-in-noise evaluations.