Spaciousness dominates pleasantness more than sound quality does.

Evidence

Thus, sensations of sound quality and spaciousness contributed equally to impressions of “naturalness” and spaciousness dominated the impression of “pleasantness”. Therefore, whether one is a picky purist or a relaxed recreational listener, the impression of space is a significant factor. — Toole, Floyd E, Sound reproduction- the acoustics and…, 717

Categorization

• XREF: Relates to the reader’s focus on spatial psychoacoustic models and their application to loudspeaker/room design.