The ______ is the dominant cue for locating low-frequency sounds along the azimuth.
A) ITD
B) ILD
C) Both ITD and ILD are equally effective.
D) HRTF only

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ITD (interaural time difference) is the dominant cue for locating low-frequency sounds along the azimuth, as the time delay between the arrival of a sound wave at the two ears is largest for sounds arriving from the side. This difference in arrival time is used by the brain to determine the source of the sound in azimuth. ILD (interaural level difference), on the other hand, is more effective for locating high-frequency sounds. HRTF (head-related transfer function) also plays a role in sound localization, but it is not the dominant cue for low-frequency sounds along the azimuth.

The ______ Is the Dominant Cue for Locating Low-Frequency Sounds