How many ears do YOU have? If you have two...EVERYTHING you hear is in stereo. Your ears help your brain to place 'noise making' things in your spatial recognition.
Additionally, there are select ranges of frequencies that actually 'trick' the brain into thinking that things are in a different 'place'. For instance, a frequency right around 3000 Hz may sound as though it is coming from behind you, rather than from in front of you. This is the effect of the brain's interpretation of sound.
For me, I almost always prefer stereo recordings...that is except for the mentions Sns made...I hate it when a voice is coming right from a speaker...it drives me MAD!
Additionally, there are select ranges of frequencies that actually 'trick' the brain into thinking that things are in a different 'place'. For instance, a frequency right around 3000 Hz may sound as though it is coming from behind you, rather than from in front of you. This is the effect of the brain's interpretation of sound.
For me, I almost always prefer stereo recordings...that is except for the mentions Sns made...I hate it when a voice is coming right from a speaker...it drives me MAD!