March 3, 2026Open Access

Above, Below, and Beyond: Distinct Vertical‑Plane Localization Profiles in Normal Hearing Listeners

Key Points

Three distinct vertical localization profiles were identified among individuals with normal hearing, highlighting variability in perception.
Uniform performers, those impaired in top-bottom identification, and those impaired in front-back identification were all observed across the study population.
Analysis focused on the interplay between acoustic and non-acoustic perceptual factors affecting hearing localization.
Findings suggest that understanding these profiles may enhance auditory assessment and intervention strategies.

Abstract

Individuals with clinically NH exhibited three distinct vertical localization profiles: uniform performers, those impaired in top-bottom identification, and those impaired in front-back identification. These profiles may be linked to the interplay between acoustic and non-acoustic perceptual factors.

Above, Below, and Beyond: Distinct Vertical‑Plane Localization Profiles in Normal Hearing Listeners

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