The team recorded impact sounds of objects dropping and people walking (IMAGE)

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The team recorded impact sounds of objects dropping and people walking

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The team recorded impact sounds of objects dropping and people walking. Using different playback techniques and virtual reality, they presented the recordings to study participants to see what makes a sound annoying.

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Markus Müller-Trapet

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