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14-September-2008 12:50:33 - ABX test An ABX test is a method of comparing two kinds of sensory stimuli to identify detectable differences. A subject is presented with two known samples sample A, the reference, and sample B, an alternative. Of these two samples, one is selected as the unknown sample sample X, which the subject identifies as being either A or B. If sample X cannot be determined reliably with a low p-value in a predetermined number of trials, then the null hypothesis cannot be rejected and it cannot be proven that there is a perceptible difference between samples A and B. ABX tests can easily be performed as double-blind trials, eliminating any possible unconscious influence from the researcher or supervising technician. ABX tests are commonly used in evaluations of digital audio data compression methods; sample A is typically an uncompressed sample, and sample B is a compressed version of A. Audible compression artifacts that indicate a shortcoming in the compression algorithm can be identified with subsequent testing. ABX tests can also be used to compare the different degrees of fidelity loss between two different audio formats at a given bitrate. ABX tests can be used to audition loudspeakers, loudspeaker cables, audio amplifiers, preamps, CD players, interconnect cables, computer audio chipsets - virtually any audio product or prototype design. Contents 1 Hardware tests 2 Confidence 3 Software tests 4 Notes 5 See also Hardware tests Two QSC ABX Comparators in a traveling rack Two QSC ABX Comparators in a traveling rack ABX test equipment utilizing relays to switch between two different hardware paths can help determine if there are perceptual differences in cables and components. Video, audio and digital transmission paths can be compared. If the switching is microprocessor controlled, double-blind tests are possible. Loudspeaker level and line level audio comparisons could be performed on an ABX test device offered for sale as the ABX Comparator by QSC Audio Products from 1998 to 2004. Other hardware solutions have been fabricated privately by individuals or organizations for internal testing. Confidence If one ABX trial is performed, a confidence level of only 50% is achieved, the same as flipping a coin. With increasing trial iterations, increasingly accurate results are obtained. The company QSC, in the ABX Comparator user manual, recommended a minimum of ten listening trials in each round of tests, as this allows a 95% level of confidence in results. A 95% confidence level means the results are statistically significant.1 QSC also recommended that no more than 25 trials be performed, as listener fatigue can set in and skew test results. Results required for a 95% confidence level: 2 Number of trials 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Minimum number correct 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 Software tests The foobar2000 and the Amarok audio players support software-based ABX testing, the latter using a third-party script. More ABX software can be found at the archived PCABX website. Notes ^ AES Journal,Vol 30, # 5, 1982. David Clark. Double-Blind Comparator ^ QSC ABX Comparator user manual. 1998 pp. 10 See also Transparency data compression Comp Sci logo This computer science-related article is a stub. You can help by expanding it. Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/ABX_test Categories: Computer science stubs | Digital audio | Statistical tests Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Deutsch Svenska This page was last modified on 14 September 2008, at 02:09
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