Louie

Great explaination and thank you for taking the time to type it. I have a medical background and understand what you are describing.I was unaware of how the brain and auditory system localizes sound, but your discription makes sense. It is really much like radar or laser sighting systems, whereby the ears, brain, and auditory nervous system is able to detect minute differences insound strength and reception timing to discern the direction of the sound source.

Isn't it amazing how the body works. The more you learn the greater your appreciation for the wisdom it its creator.

So back to my Dad (age 70) - he is up the creek regarding localization of sound but should consider himself fortunate that he can still still hear a gobble. Actually he needs a hearing aid checkup, as he told me yesterday that he cannot hear them nearly as far as he once did.

Thanks again

Mouthcaller