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What is Ambiophonics?



http://www.ambiophonics.org/papers/RG-Improving_TonSym0510.pdf

"Christ! I can't believe this!"

So you know him too?

Wolfgang,

I believe that Chris is just offering a bit of sarcasm to your comment concerning J.C. I'm pretty sure that he was not referring to me.

Just ignore that comment as it means nothing but an attempt at humor.

Ambiophonics is of special interest to me. I hope to incorporate all of its advanced techniques into my own environment sometime near in the future. To me, it makes about the most sense when trying to recreate the delicate balance of the audio realm.

As for two channel reproduction: I have just spent a great deal of time assisting through the design and testing phase of a new speaker design of which will prove to be on par with the best of multi channel systems using only the natural stereo perspective.

These speaker designs are truly mind boggling to say the least!

Knowing that these are the only speakers in play, your mind just refuses to believe it. It remains steadfast in your mind while listening that a much more advanced multi channel system is playing throughout the room.

Speaker design such as this will prove vital within the advanced integration of Ambiophonic principals. Forced artificial sound enforcement just does not connect with the mind in the way that good stereo is capable of when conditions are right to produce this in a natural perspective.

I will be introducing these new speakers at dealer locations in my area very soon. As of now, I possess the first pre-production set, as they will be built to spec. The only other set in existence is that of the original prototype which is in the lead designer's listening room.

There are a couple of review sets, which are slated to be evaluated by two separate individuals. One is a professional musician and reviewer. The other is a long time member of this forum with a great deal of experience concerning the radial technology.

We believe that these new designs will secure a turning point in the way that we perceive two-channel audio. This should be confirmed unanimously by those that experience this evolution. It sure has made an impression upon me!

I believe that I could set up a room with proper acoustical control measures, using only two-channel reproduction, in a manner, which your mind simply denies the results as a possibility, even though the experience is very real!

That is what makes this so fun and so gratifying to the senses.

It is not so much of using only one or the other. It has nothing to do with what is superior in form. What is important is the integration of both aspects in a way which each may contribute a combined advancement toward hybrid technology for the best overall experience.

Time will tell with an advanced future in the audio world, so far as this aspect is concerned.

I have secured in my mind, the possibilities of what's to come and what we have to gain from techniques such as what Ambiophonics have to offer. It is impossible to relate the experience gained from this technology without hearing it firsthand, as it is like experiencing a whole new realm of awareness to sound localization, much like that of nature itself. This all starts with the complex way in that this technology extends to the recording stage, all the way through which the recording is processed and preserved for reproduction. Finally, this all exposes it's value within the way that this technology reveals it during the reproduction phase.

The only type of previous technology for which I can even remotely relate to this level of sound comprehension is within a visual perspective. Two great examples of this would be the involving experience which the IMAX film concept plays upon the mind, and that of three dimensional holograms which seem to mirror form and motion in a surreal perspective.

So is it really so common, or merely common only in form?

I have experienced an example of what this technology has to offer; therefore my path remains focused upon exactly where I want to go with this audio venture, and what it will take to get me there. So yes, this technology is very much a solid reference point for which to focus my goal. The best of technology will never replace good quality audio gear. It can become a major influence as to how far the gear’s performance potential will reveal itself in true form.

As I've stated in a previous post, this will all find it's way into the overall picture, as the progression proceeds forward in this look at acoustical design, and what it can do for our perception to sound quality.

Let's start with the implementation of practical projects, which will make the most difference for refinement in general. This regardless of reproduction techniques or that in which they are used.

The point of Ambiophonic principle is that it is far less dependent upon room correction due to its autocorrellation provided through complex software programs and the advanced method of recording which starts at the microphone level. All of this which emulates the natural perspective, as our own sense of localization would reveal in real time without the negative influence of interaural-crosstalk to confuse our perception to what we hear.

Pretty simple, right?

I wished it was that simple. Major gains in technology have brought us very close to realizing this goal, so it is within our grasp. We just have to acknowledge it's qualities and use them to our advantage.

Ambiophonics presents the only solution I've seen to date that can meet this challenge on a realistic level without all of the extreme complications for which mechanical means are necessary to bring a rooms presence into this degree of comprehension.

There will be more on this subject later but I am not ready to focus upon it just yet. At this time, I am quite content with the results obtained by the use of proper audio gear based upon the two-channel concept within a listening environment enhanced to flush out the music’s natural quality.

Transition does not equate to total obsoletion when crossing boundaries of technology.  Was solid state technology the end-all answer to vacuum tubes? Did digital technology reign superior in evolution of sound quality over analog? At best, the answer to these questions becomes quite subjective to say the least.

There will always remain qualities past and present, which can be effectively integrated for superior results. Neither of which necessarily is superior individually, but superior in standard when combined in complementary fashion.

Let's move forward and see where this all goes.

Paul.

This is my quandry also-where to place the room treatment. I can understand the construction although not the science behind it. I guess we just wing it?      mike

Dear Paul!

I've got great news; I finally managed to get in contact with Ralph Glasgal. He would be happy to help and to spread the word "Ambiophonics" throughout the internet. He definately will be able to help better than any source online or offline since he is the inventor and developer of the new technology.

I copied parts of his e-mails no to mess things up.

Ambiophonics need basically no room treatment but bass-traps since the Ambiophonic speakers respond to room treatment in the same way that stereophonics does particularly in the bass.
When you use Satellite Surround speakers for concert hall impulse, you don't need to worry about them because their sound reflects of objects the same way like in a concert hall.

Ralph Glasgal recommended two Subwoofers than one and electrostatic speakers (4 of course for panambiophonics) since they are line sources and do not spray sound around the room.  The rear sound is the opposite polarity and so that further limits the intensity of stray room reflections.


I don't know about you, but I'm a fan of using 4 Speakers in a stereo system. I also much preferred to use four of them in ambiophonics.

To convince people from Mono to Stereo it took 23 years. Let Decware have one of the first Audio Forums in the world fully introducing and developing Ambiophonic technology.

If you can, try telling Steve Deckert about them. He ignored me I think.


Do you own a pair of Imperial Horns? If so it would be extremely useful if you would just make a quick test with ambiophonic technology on them and tell everyone how they sound like.


Kindest Regards,
Wolfgang

Dear Paul,

I just finished reading your entire article on the top and have to strongly disagree with you saying that Absorbtion is critical in terms of not only too less but also too much. For Ambiophonics a 100% dead room WILL work (good) unlike in a stereophonic system. (That's why too you don't need diffusors) For concert hall impressions or background noise you use satellite speakers. The idea would be that the 2 or 4 or 6 ambiophonics speakers will only play the sound right at you. Any sonic energy heading off into the room from the ambiophonic speakers is not wanted. The satellite speakers are too quiet for absorbtion to have a powerfull effect on them and make things critical.


Sincerely,
Wolfgang

I have never tried TacT, 2grand a piece is too much for me. I do however play my audio through AudioMulch, which does the same thing, no need to spend any money. That means my music\movies are stored on my pc. =\
I never heard of anything called ambiophonic speakers, u can use any type of speakers for ambiophonics. I used to have a massive sound barrier between my speakers, turning the living room into something horrible, until of course my girlfriend moved in =\. Though I would recommend it if u have enough space, the sound is simply better with a true barrier, and my speakers arent even that expensive.

greetz, azul

I dont see why youd need a dvd player if u have a pc lol. As to blueray, you can download movies in full hd legally (and piratebay makes things even simple)
If u want ambiophonics and keep it simple, I say stick to a pc. Unless youre a real highend freak and use a record player, then i say use a real barrier. I still dont realize what the benefits from the TacT really are except that you can use it on a regular amplifier. I know RalphGlasgal personally, the guy who came up with all this ambiophonic stuff, and he doesnt really approve it either, let alone the price. (I think he is getting some money from TacT, and hes actually advertising TacT cooperation and its products on his website XDD)
Only real reason ull want the Tact is if you want to use your regular amplifier and no physical barrier.
You can call some speakers more suitable for ambiophonics and some less. Although it doesnt make a real difference, according to ralph glasgal horns are least suitable and electrostatics the best. I lov horns and horns is what I use and its perfectly in order just as it is. However speakers which are too big, will screw up your soundstage (think of the imperial horn). Low cutting your speakers at 100hz in whatever setup and letting a subwoofer take over is a grand idea seriously improving your bass. Bass is not localizable, so theres no reason to process it ambiophonically, ull only decrease the volume and the precision.
hope this helps
regards, azul

AudioMulch, i lov it. First time I used it was for ambiophonics. I started experimenting with it, fell in lov with it, and now, bit more than a year later im producing music on a regular basis =)
If anyones using it for pc and doesnt feel like paying 180dollars, feel free to contact me and enquire my serial number.

EDIT; dude, you dont need Vsts to run ambiophonics on AudioMulch. Google "audiomulch RACE" and ull find out how. ou need to know the basics of how the programm works though.

best regards, azul [yes, its azul, ive changed my real name