Postfocus compression

Postfocus compression improves focus comprehension accuracy in humans.

“Older listeners showed better performance with PFC focuses (IF, MF1, MF2) over non-PFC types (FF, NF) across conditions.”

Human trialPFC focus types compared with non-PFC focus types in native Mandarin listenersn = 20

Spatial Hearing and Aging Effects on Mandarin Focus Comprehension in Complex Listening Environments

Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR·12 May 2026