My buddy Hrafn over at Think Artificial found this fantastic audio recording that sounds exactly like you’re getting a haircut. I thought it was so cool that I had to do some research.

These are called Holophonic sounds and are made to be listened to with headphones. They are recorded with a dummy head that has two microphones, one in each ear. The shape of the head and ears must be similar to a human head.



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The Virtual Haircut (Download Zip):

Virtual Haircut

The Holophonic Matchbox (Download Zip):

Holophonic Matchbox

A Woman’s Voice (Download Zip):

Woman’s Voice

Blow Drying (Download Zip):

Hairdryer

Tuning Fork (Download Zip):

Tuning Fork

Shears (Download Zip):

Shears

Dogs Running (Download Zip):

Dogs Running

Dogs Barking (Download Zip):

Dogs Barking

Loud Frogs (Download Zip):

Loud Frogs

Sexy Woman’s Invitation (Download Zip):

Sexy Woman’s Invitation

Jazz Band (Download Zip):

Jazz Band

Flutes in Singapore (Download Zip):

Flutes in Singapore

Digital Vivaldi (Download Zip):

Digital Vivaldi

Crumpling Bag (Download Zip):

Crumpling Bag

By the way, I was contacted by the guys who actually made the Virtual Haircut, and they have a new 3D Audio game coming that uses the same technology here: www.EarGames.com Check it out!