Acknowledgments

The author would like to thank several faculty members at the University of Miami: Professor Ken Pohlmann, Professor Will Pirkle, Dr. Claude Lindquist, and Dr. J. David Boyle. Their direct assistance, classes, and/or texts provided the framework and means for completing this project. Special thanks go to Ken Pohlmann and Steve Zipser (Sunshine Stereo) for making equipment available for the listening tests. Thanks to Gene Radzik at Dolby Laboratories for providing information about Dolby surround sound formats. Special thanks also go to Mike Keane, who provided invaluable assistance while setting up the listening test room and during brainstorming sessions. Finally, the author would like to thank all who participated in the listening test: Bob Abraham, Mike Keane, David Miyasato, Jason VandeKieft, Eduardo Trama, David Alonso, Miguel Chavez, Jason Flaks, Ricardo Garcia, Joe Cozzi, and Tim Hankins.

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