Binaural Recordings

Almost as if you were listening to our Sarasvati audio furniture at home

IMPORTANT: Listen with headphones only! The 3D effect is completely lost over speakers.
The Technology

What is a binaural recording?

Binaural means "with both ears" and describes a special recording technique that simulates human natural hearing. A dummy head with two microphones positioned exactly where human eardrums sit is used for the recording.

The result: a realistic, three-dimensional sound experience through headphones. Your brain forgets you're wearing headphones – the sounds seem to come from outside.

Our Recording Technique

A Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset was used for the recordings – worn like a normal in-ear headphone with two microphones. The sound was only normalised in level, no other processing.

Why binaural recordings can't replace a real test listen

  • Physical experience: Feeling the bass pressure in your chest
  • Dynamics: Some lost through multiple conversion steps
  • Depends on your headphones
  • Room acoustics: Your room sounds different from our recording
  • Shared experience with friends
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Sarasvati I Recordings

Put on headphones – press play – enjoy

Classical & Orchestra

Excerpts from Jef Mills' Blue Potential (Techno live with Montpellier Philharmonic Orchestra) and Mozart's Requiem / Confutatis by the Academy of Ancient Music with the Choir of King's College.

Electronic Music & Sound Effects

Tennyson with Like What – perfect to hear the spatial depth. Then Shirley Bassey with Goldfinger from the Best of James Bond album.

Pure Vocals, Sparse Instrumentation

A.A. Williams sings Where is my Mind, then Julia Stone with Beds are Burning. Feel the purity of the sound.

FAQs about binaural recordings

No! Any headphone or earphone works. Higher-quality headphones can enhance the effect, but even simple earphones are sufficient for the 3D experience.

Technically yes, but the entire 3D effect is lost. It sounds like a normal stereo recording. Please use headphones only!

This is due to individual head shape (HRTF). With very good binaural recordings, sounds should be heard "outside" your head. This also depends on headphone quality.

The real experience awaits you!

Binaural recordings give you a first impression. But to experience the full brilliance of our Sarasvati, nothing beats a personal test listen – free and without obligation at your home.

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