AES Europe 2025

Binaural audio is fundamental to delivering immersive spatial sound, but traditional playback has been limited to headphones. Crosstalk Cancellation (CTC) technology overcomes this limitation by enabling accurate binaural reproduction over loudspeakers, allowing for a more natural listening experience. Using a compact loudspeaker array positioned in front of the listener, CTC systems apply beamforming techniques to direct sound precisely to each ear. Combined with listener tracking, this ensures consistent and accurate binaural playback, even as the listener moves. This workshop will provide an in-depth look at the principles behind CTC technology, the role of loudspeaker array beamforming, and a live demonstration of a listener-tracked CTC soundbar.