Stereo reproduction is an experimental basis, not a fixed system

Evidence

Given that the recording itself is the dominant influence in imaging and soundstage presentation, one must conclude that stereo is not a system, but a basis for experimentation. It stimulates endless discussions in audio forums. — Toole, Floyd E, Sound reproduction- the acoustics and…, 432

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Spatial audio systems create illusions of direction and space rather than reproducing them exactly
• yield-rescued: below the book’s yield-target cutoff, included anyway for connecting to: Spatial audio systems create illusions of direction and space rather than reproducing them exactly