The best venues are carefully constructed using a mix of materials that address spatial considerations while maximizing the overall sound. “A hall can appear warm, [or] it can appear bright or metallic in sound,” Weinzierl continued. To illustrate this phenomenon, Weinzierl’s team asked a group of volunteers to experience concerts in various theaters—but with a catch. Each person then watched four shows (two violin and two clarinet recitals) in 12 different venues featuring various combinations of color, brightness, hue, and saturation. Following each concert, volunteers rated them based on enjoyment, timbre, reverberance, and strength.