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ABXtestausta refers to a specific type of audio testing. It is a listening test designed to evaluate the audible differences between two audio signals, often labeled X and Y. The goal of an ABX test is to determine if a listener can reliably distinguish between these two signals.

In an ABX test, a listener is presented with three audio clips in a randomized order: A, B, and X. The listener knows that X is either a copy of A or a copy of B, but they do not know which one. They are then asked to identify whether X is A or B. The listener repeats this process multiple times.

The results of an ABX test are analyzed statistically. If the listener can correctly identify X more often than would be expected by chance (typically significantly more than 50%), it indicates that they can audibly perceive a difference between signals A and B. Conversely, if their performance is close to chance, it suggests that the difference between A and B is not perceivable by that listener under those test conditions.

ABX testing is commonly used in the field of audio compression and processing to evaluate the quality of different codecs or processing algorithms. It helps researchers and engineers understand how perceptible the artifacts introduced by these technologies are to human listeners. The strict methodology of ABX testing aims to minimize bias and ensure objective results.