The difference in the intensity of the sound waves reaching your ears will be greatest when the source of the sound is directly overhead.

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The difference in the intensity of sound waves reaching your ears is greatest when the source of the sound is at an angle to your ears, not directly overhead. This is because when the source of the sound is directly overhead, the sound waves reach both ears at the same time and with the same intensity.

The Difference in the Intensity of the Sound Waves Reaching