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Eye movement tied to eardrums, why VR sound difficult

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When the eyes move, the eardrums move, too https://news360.com/article/438315895

Many had a feeling eye motion affect audio perception. This study found a physiological connection between eardrums and eye motion. This makes attempts to create virtual 3D audio via headphones extremely difficult if full head motion and extremely high speed micropositioning monitoring and modification of the signal isn't perfected. It is extremely more difficult to fool our ears in 3D than our eyes.

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It is extremely more difficult to fool our ears in 3D than our eyes.
I don't have really any experience in VR, but with audio, it seems that established binaural techniques have always worked extremely well. The visual element may influence that though.
 
I don't have really any experience in VR, but with audio, it seems that established binaural techniques have always worked extremely well. The visual element may influence that though.

Yes. Any head movement breaks down the binaural realism for a bit until the brain adjusts and the illusion is restored. It can be amazing with closed eyes and a stationary head.
 
Might explain why most people turn down the radio when driving and they are lost/looking for an address. At least if I'm understanding your point correctly.
 
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