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HEAD acoustics introduces ACQUA v6.2.100:** The new release enhances speech and audio quality measurement, featuring novel distortion analysis tools and improved analysis options.
Speech-Based Distortion Measure:** ACOPT 41 leverages ETSI standard TS 104 063 for voice signal distortion measurement, overcoming limitations in artificial test signal filtration.
Enhanced MDAQS Framework:** MDAQS 2.0 includes variants tailored for headphones (ACOPT 40) and automotive systems (MDAQS Car), offering robust audio quality evaluation metrics.
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