Leading sounds win localization when paired sounds onset close together

Evidence

This effect states that when two separate sounds are presented with a brief delay in onset, the leading sound is the first to be localized. — Almo Farina, Soundscape Ecology, 1691

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines the precedence effect, the perceptual mechanism that grounds females’ preference for leading chorus calls.
• XREF: connects to: Female preference for leading calls drives males to time against rivals — Almo Farina, Soundscape Ecology: Principles,…, 1689; Delayed loudspeakers preserve direct-sound localization in public venues.; The first arriving sound wave dominates perceived localization regardless of level — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 1564 (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Delayed loudspeakers preserve direct-sound localization in public venues. #exemplifies (0.90)
• The first arriving sound wave dominates perceived localization regardless of level #corroborates (0.85) — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 1564
• Earliest arriving sound dominates localization despite later room reflections #corroborates (0.85)