The Jeffress model (lateral delay lines) mostly addresses some of this—specifically azimuth localization. The precortical processing in the auditory system is,

The Jeffress model (lateral delay lines) mostly addresses some of this—specifically azimuth localization. The precortical processing in the auditory system is, in general, quite intricate; we’re finding out new tricks every day. Vision is too, of course — and is like two orders slower!