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Wat disadvantages would be there if we hd just one ear instead of two

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  • Direction of sound
Your ears transmit sound waves to the brain, and having an ear on each side of the head makes it easier for us to determine where the sound is coming from. Sometimes referred to as localization, having two ears allows you to understand where someone is if he is talking to you in a social setting, where construction is, or who is honking his horn.
  • Wider range
With two ears, you are able to hear sounds clearly from both directions. Hearing properly from only one side of the body limits the amount of sound that you could hear clearly from the other side. This limits the range from which you can understand and comprehend noises.
  • Better sound quality
Have you ever noticed when only one of your stereo speakers emits sound? The quality isn't nearly as loud or clear. This concept applies to your ears as well. With two ears, sound is more balanced and it may even sound more natural. Monaural hearing, one ear, creates an unusual feeling because the brain is not stimulated equally.
  • A bit of cushion
Two ears offer a bit of cushion because the sounds are divided between two ears, and this makes it possible to tolerate louder noises. Having binaural hearing helps sudden, loud sounds lose the jarring effects when divided.

So it's important having two ear instead of one

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