Audio feels more active. Like more of a mass and expansive.
Analogues to going to a major event like in sports/music, or entering a big city, and learning how to navigate and be in that environment.
Kind of paternal like too.
Mandala feels more passive. Like more constrictive and conscientious of the person.
Could imagine a good friend visiting your home and you’re both able to communicate what you would like to do, what are you thinking/feeling about, goals/aspirations, points of interest. Much more personal. But similar to Veh’s point in that they could also share all about their own world/travels with you.
Maybe more maternal.
I get a little tired after 3 or more loops with audio. My concentration kind of goes down too.
With mandala I could be present a little bit longer.
Some of my experience.