Direction Reaction Test

HEADPHONES REQUIRED

This game uses stereo panning to position sounds left, right, or center. For the best experience and accurate results, please use headphones.

How to Play

  1. Put on headphones - Proper stereo separation is essential
  2. Select difficulty - Choose Easy (3 directions), Medium (5 directions), or Hard (5 directions + volume variations)
  3. Listen carefully - A sound will play from left, right, or center (and far left/far right on harder difficulties)
  4. Click the direction - Select the button matching the sound's direction as quickly as possible
  5. Complete 20 trials - Test your spatial audio perception across multiple rounds

Scoring

  • Fast + Correct (<500ms): 150 points
  • Medium + Correct (500-1000ms): 100 points
  • Slow + Correct (>1000ms): 50 points
  • Wrong Direction: 0 points
  • Timeout: 0 points (response time varies by difficulty)

Difficulty Levels

  • Easy: 3 directions (Left, Center, Right), clear stereo separation, 2 seconds to respond
  • Medium: 5 directions (Far Left, Left, Center, Right, Far Right), subtle stereo differences, 1.5 seconds to respond
  • Hard: 5 directions with random volume variations, very subtle positioning, 1 second to respond

Tips: Use quality headphones or earbuds for best results. Close your eyes when listening to help focus on the stereo positioning. The sound will be a simple tone - focus on which ear it's louder in to determine direction.

What This Direction Reaction Test Trains

Direction Detector combines auditory localization with reaction speed. Each trial asks you to notice the stereo position, map that sound to a direction, and choose the matching response before the time limit. Higher levels make the positions more subtle, so the challenge shifts from obvious left-versus-right detection toward finer spatial discrimination while still rewarding fast decisions.

How to Improve Your Score

Keep headphone orientation consistent and make sure left and right channels are not reversed. Learn the clear Easy positions first, then use Medium to practice the difference between far-left, left, center, right, and far-right cues. Avoid guessing from volume alone on Hard mode because volume changes intentionally add difficulty. Focus on the balance between both ears, then respond once the direction is clear.

HEADPHONES REQUIRED

This game uses stereo positioning to test your ability to identify sound direction. For the best experience, please wear headphones.

Audio will play from the left, right, or center. Your task is to identify which direction the sound comes from as quickly as possible.

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