A number of areas of sound and music research have driven much of the work in auditory
spatial exploration. These include: computational modeling of auditory localization with
head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) [1], music composition using simulated spatial
placement and movement of sound in illusory space [17], industry-driven efforts in developing
compelling spatial simulations using binaural headsets and speakers, and research in
understanding the neural mechanisms of localization (e.g., [22]).