👉 The term "headstream" refers to a phenomenon where sound travels through the air at an angle greater than 90 degrees, causing it to bounce back towards the listener's ear. This effect is known as dispersion and is commonly observed in wireless communications systems such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Headstream can be caused by various factors including reflections from walls, buildings, or other objects, or interference with adjacent channels. To mitigate this issue, headstream detection and mitigation techniques are often implemented to ensure