Äänileveys
Äänileveys, in audiotechnology and acoustics, refers to the perceived width of a sound in the stereo field. It is a subjective quality that describes how "wide" or "narrow" a sound appears to the listener. A sound with a wide äänileveys is perceived as coming from a broad area, extending beyond the positions of the left and right speakers, while a sound with a narrow äänileveys is perceived as being located in a specific point between the speakers or even directly in front of one of them.
Several factors contribute to the perceived äänileveys. Stereo imaging techniques, such as panning and the use
The concept of äänileveys is important in audio mixing and mastering, as engineers manipulate it to create