Using vocoders to the implanted ear to investigate the binaural benefit for music sound quality in single-sided deaf cochlear implant users

Key Points

• Music sound quality improves with binaural listening in cochlear implant users, enhancing overall auditory experiences.
• Participants reported a significant increase in music enjoyment when using vocoders in binaural settings.
• Analysis used a combination of auditory processing assessments and sound quality metrics to evaluate outcomes in patients.
• Findings suggest that enhancing binaural sound processing may improve music listening experiences for single-sided deaf individuals.