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This research aims to synthesize evidence comparing auditory spatial assessments in real and virtual environments.

Auditory spatial assessment in real and virtual environments: a scoping review of current evidence and future directions

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This research aims to synthesize evidence comparing auditory spatial assessments in real and virtual environments.
Conducted a scoping review of eligible studies with human participants
Included studies that reported on spatial outcomes like azimuth and elevation localization
Performed a comprehensive search in PubMed, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore from 1980 to 2025
Utilized backward citation searching for additional relevant records
Screened and deduplicated references using Rayyan software.
Eighteen studies met the criteria, with horizontal localization showing strong correspondence between real and virtual settings.
Elevations judgments showed larger discrepancies with virtual methods, especially with generic HRTFs.
Distance perception was reasonably accurate when reverberation cues were modeled well.
Electrophysiological responses differed, with real sources showing stronger early auditory responses than virtual ones.
Methodological factors significantly influenced the outcomes, including filter individualization and room simulation.

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A scoping review maps auditory spatial assessments in real and virtual settings, highlighting key findings.

Mali et al. (2026) studied this question.

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