A year long study to identify the worst sound in the world has thrown up some interesting results. At number one is the sound of vomiting followed at number two by the high pitched wailing of microphone feedback.

The study, set up by Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustic engineering at Salford University, sought opinions on 34 sounds in the hope of learning what makes certain noises so objectionable.

The subject of sound preference, likes and dislikes is fascinating and informs much of our work at Audemos. We think very carefully about the sounds, music and voices we use, and the reactions to those choices.

Find out more about the research here

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