People can tell if a sound is coming from their right or left, by the small delay of the sound reaching their ears. How do people recognise if a sound comes from above or below?

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People can tell if a sound is coming from their right or left, by the small delay of the sound reaching their ears. How do people recognise if a sound comes from above or below?

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I was taught there is actually a “blind spot” for sounds when it comes directly from the top or back of the head, where it’s basically impossible to tell what direction it’s come from!