STEREO AND SURROUND SOUND

The theory behind the "stereo standard" is obviously flawed. In an anechoic chamber (a setup without refelections from walls and floor/roof) it simply does not work. Even multi channel systems are extremely unsatisfying under anechoic conditions. Only when the ear is surrounded by sound reflections from all directions, the reproduction of music will be perceived as natural.

This condition can actually be achieved with a stereo system in startegically damped, moderately "live" listening rooms. So if one looks at two-channel stereo in the right way, the potential might be even greater than we can imagine. With today's state-of-the-art equipment, one can get remarkable results if there is a synergetic interaction between the recorded direct and reflected sounds, and the direct and reflected sound field created by the room/speaker interaction.

"Our ears and minds are amazing results of the evolution, greatly surpassing any current measurement devices and techniques, despite todays advanced state-of-the-art technologies"