Sound externalization, or the perception that a sound source is outside of the head, is an
intriguing phenomenon that has long interested psychoacousticians. While previous reviews …

Fast-acting dynamic range compression is a level-dependent amplification scheme which
aims to restore audibility for hearing-impaired listeners. However, when being applied to …

Many hearing-aid wearers have difficulties understanding speech in reverberant noisy
environments. This study evaluated the effects of reverberation and noise on speech …

Individuals with bilateral cochlear implants (BiCIs) rely mostly on interaural level difference
(ILD) cues to localize stationary sounds in the horizontal plane. Independent automatic gain …

Objectives: Previous research has shown that the association between hearing aid–
processed speech recognition and individual working memory ability becomes stronger in …

Wide dynamic range compression (WDRC) and noise reduction both play important roles in
hearing aids. WDRC provides level-dependent amplification so that the level of sound …

Dynamic range compression is a compensation strategy commonly used in modern hearing
aids. Fast-acting systems respond relatively quickly to the fluctuations in the input level. This …

Objectives: Previous research has shown that speech recognition with different wide
dynamic range compression (WDRC) time-constants (fast-acting or Fast and slow-acting or …

Dynamic range compression is a crucial component in hearing aids, aiming to restore
audibility for hearing-impaired listeners. However, determining suitable compression …

Hearing aids use dynamic range compression (DRC), a form of automatic gain control, to
make quiet sounds louder and loud sounds quieter. Compression can improve listening …