Iistuntoetäisyys
Iistuntoetäisyys is a Finnish term that translates to "listening distance" or "auditory distance." It refers to the perceived distance of a sound source based on the listener's auditory cues. This is distinct from the actual physical distance of the source. Several factors contribute to iistuntoetäisyys, including the intensity of the sound, the frequency spectrum of the sound, reverberation (echoes) in the environment, and the listener's prior knowledge or expectations.
Louder sounds are generally perceived as closer, while quieter sounds are perceived as further away. Higher
Listeners also use contextual information to estimate distance. For instance, if a listener is expecting to