Differences refer to variations or distinctions between things. In the context of locating sounds, differences can refer to disparities in when sounds reach each ear.
Related terms
Sound Localization: The process by which our brain determines the location of a sound source based on various cues, including differences in arrival time at each ear.
Interaural Time Difference (ITD): The difference in time it takes for a sound wave to reach each ear, used as a cue for determining the location of the sound source.
Interaural Level Difference (ILD): The difference in intensity or loudness of a sound between both ears, providing information about the direction of a sound source.