--- product_id: 4870446 title: "Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents)" price: "10220CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4870446-sound-reproduction-the-acoustics-and-psychoacoustics-of-loudspeakers-and-rooms store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents) **Price:** 10220CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents) - **How much does it cost?** 10220CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4870446-sound-reproduction-the-acoustics-and-psychoacoustics-of-loudspeakers-and-rooms) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Floyd Toole, a leading expert in the field of sound reproduction, explains how to design the best possible listening experience for recording control rooms and home entertainment systems. This comprehensive work covers the whole sound reproduction chain from multi-channel audio configurations and the loudspeaker/room system to acoustics and psychoacoustics and the evaluation process. Part 1 shows the reader how to create the best listening experience, offering practical approaches to the sound reproduction chain. Parts 2 and 3 are an in-depth consideration of acoustics and psychoacoustics. Review: Mandatory reading for audiophiles, especially the well heeled - I used to count myself among these ranks, but ultimately lost interest and patience with more than one dealer, and ultimately the industry itself. Why? Too much snake oil and "need for component, cable, interconnect matching and the egregious amounts of money needed to do so" whose collective impact IMHO is maybe a couple of percent of the total--assuming the equipment is competently designed and matched. I bought this and two other books recently as I have become more interested the DIY aspects of the hobby, including designing and building loudspeakers. There is a lot to recommend this book--not the least that Dr. Toole takes to task at least a segment of the industry which includes tin eared and/or unprincipled reviewers and some of the makers of loudspeakers who cannot seem to be troubled with getting a reasonably flat frequency curve from their products. Some of the other book reviews lament that Dr. Toole doesn't go so far as to name names in some of these instances. Personally I am fine with the fact that he chooses not to. Besides I suspect that there is enough info given to make some well informed guesses. The book is much more, and while I consider myself more of an old school 2 channel kind of guy, read with great interest his thoughts on the future of audio and the need for multichannel reproduction. Also fascinating was the research (some of it decades old) showing that golden eared gray bearded gurus may not be the ones to be offering advice as the effects of age on the hearing might be greater than generally appreciated, and besides, that those with good hearing can generally be counted on to arrive at a consensus of what sounds good even lacking special training, secret handshakes, and the opportunity to listen at length in their own homes. If you're one of the readers who breathlessly waits each month for tales of how some 7000 dollar DAC beat the pants off one costing 1/2 as much--at least most of the time with some types of source material but only after burning in for several weeks--this book may not be for you--even though you may be the one to most profit from a thorough reading. If you have a general interest in the hows and whys of music reproduction along with some great history from an industry insider, I think you will find like I did, a very compelling read and a book worth keeping handy. Highly recommended. Review: Excellent resource on home theater acoustics and design - Floyd Toole is one of the world's leading experts on room acoustics and loudspeakers, as well as all things audio. He was head of R&D for Harman International, one of the largest audio companies in the world which makes things like Harman/Kardon home theater receivers, computer speakers, Infinity car speakers, Revel high end audiophile speakers, JBL pro speakers, etc. This book is very well written and approachable even if you are a novice to audio and acoustics. The emphasis is on multi channel sound, which according to many research studies is the best way to experience immersive high-quality audio. One of the best things about this book is that the author has the solid voice of authority backed by scientific research (his own and others). This is a welcome break from some of the myths and misunderstandings that pervade high end audiophile circles, such as the irrational love of two-speaker stereo, hate of equalization, etc. Some practical things that you will learn are the general principles about how to choose speakers and how to lay out your home theater. There are some interesting sections showing how really inexpensive speakers outperform flawed overprices designs, and how professional studios are not always set up for the best sound. There is also some fascinating reading about subwoofer setup. Shortcomings of the book are that it really does not give you all the answers. In fact, having read it, I feel it dwells too much upon room acoustics and general principles and does not get enough into specifics and how-tos. It also does not cover loudspeaker design as much as I expected based on the author's background (in fact, speakers as a chapter come very late in the book). You will need to look elsewhere to round out your knowledge on this and other topics. Overall, solid book on home theater and room acoustics. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,777,334 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #312 in Acoustic Engineering #532 in Physics of Acoustics & Sound (Books) #880 in Music Recording & Sound (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 76 Reviews | ## Images ![Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7122evEhB1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mandatory reading for audiophiles, especially the well heeled *by J***D on May 13, 2013* I used to count myself among these ranks, but ultimately lost interest and patience with more than one dealer, and ultimately the industry itself. Why? Too much snake oil and "need for component, cable, interconnect matching and the egregious amounts of money needed to do so" whose collective impact IMHO is maybe a couple of percent of the total--assuming the equipment is competently designed and matched. I bought this and two other books recently as I have become more interested the DIY aspects of the hobby, including designing and building loudspeakers. There is a lot to recommend this book--not the least that Dr. Toole takes to task at least a segment of the industry which includes tin eared and/or unprincipled reviewers and some of the makers of loudspeakers who cannot seem to be troubled with getting a reasonably flat frequency curve from their products. Some of the other book reviews lament that Dr. Toole doesn't go so far as to name names in some of these instances. Personally I am fine with the fact that he chooses not to. Besides I suspect that there is enough info given to make some well informed guesses. The book is much more, and while I consider myself more of an old school 2 channel kind of guy, read with great interest his thoughts on the future of audio and the need for multichannel reproduction. Also fascinating was the research (some of it decades old) showing that golden eared gray bearded gurus may not be the ones to be offering advice as the effects of age on the hearing might be greater than generally appreciated, and besides, that those with good hearing can generally be counted on to arrive at a consensus of what sounds good even lacking special training, secret handshakes, and the opportunity to listen at length in their own homes. If you're one of the readers who breathlessly waits each month for tales of how some 7000 dollar DAC beat the pants off one costing 1/2 as much--at least most of the time with some types of source material but only after burning in for several weeks--this book may not be for you--even though you may be the one to most profit from a thorough reading. If you have a general interest in the hows and whys of music reproduction along with some great history from an industry insider, I think you will find like I did, a very compelling read and a book worth keeping handy. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent resource on home theater acoustics and design *by A***S on May 7, 2009* Floyd Toole is one of the world's leading experts on room acoustics and loudspeakers, as well as all things audio. He was head of R&D for Harman International, one of the largest audio companies in the world which makes things like Harman/Kardon home theater receivers, computer speakers, Infinity car speakers, Revel high end audiophile speakers, JBL pro speakers, etc. This book is very well written and approachable even if you are a novice to audio and acoustics. The emphasis is on multi channel sound, which according to many research studies is the best way to experience immersive high-quality audio. One of the best things about this book is that the author has the solid voice of authority backed by scientific research (his own and others). This is a welcome break from some of the myths and misunderstandings that pervade high end audiophile circles, such as the irrational love of two-speaker stereo, hate of equalization, etc. Some practical things that you will learn are the general principles about how to choose speakers and how to lay out your home theater. There are some interesting sections showing how really inexpensive speakers outperform flawed overprices designs, and how professional studios are not always set up for the best sound. There is also some fascinating reading about subwoofer setup. Shortcomings of the book are that it really does not give you all the answers. In fact, having read it, I feel it dwells too much upon room acoustics and general principles and does not get enough into specifics and how-tos. It also does not cover loudspeaker design as much as I expected based on the author's background (in fact, speakers as a chapter come very late in the book). You will need to look elsewhere to round out your knowledge on this and other topics. Overall, solid book on home theater and room acoustics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Non scientists need not apply *by B***C on March 11, 2017* You need to be realistic if you purchase this book. The author is a superb scientist and recognized authority in the field of acoustic engineering. If you have a strong background in the "hard sciences" i.e. math, physics, chemistry then you'll get a lot out of this book. I have advanced degrees in biological sciences and frankly much of this book was too complex for me. It should also be said, at least IMO, that the book could be edited very substantially as quite a bit of material is repeated and again IMO quite a bit is unnecessary. If you are determined you will glean very helpful tips about speaker placement and a greater understanding of low frequency behavior in rooms, but it will be painful and time consuming. The folks at Audioholics reference Dr. Toole often and they manage to distill his teachings into much more practical and easy to digest bits on their YouTube channel. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4870446-sound-reproduction-the-acoustics-and-psychoacoustics-of-loudspeakers-and-rooms](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4870446-sound-reproduction-the-acoustics-and-psychoacoustics-of-loudspeakers-and-rooms) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*