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Loudspeaker Design Elements
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Surround Material
Encircles the outer edge of the driver and impacts the flexibility and damping, contributing to the control of the cone movement.
Driver Material
Affects the rigidity and damping properties, impacting sound accuracy and frequency response.
Amplifier Integration (Active Speakers)
Direct amplifier-to-driver connection in active speakers can improve damping control and reduce crossover distortion, thus enhancing sound quality.
Cabinet Construction
Sturdiness and material of cabinet impact resonance and vibration, which can color the sound.
Driver Spacing and Alignment
Influences the speaker's phase and time alignment, affecting the stereo imaging and soundstage.
Tweeter Type
Determines the reproduction of high frequencies, affecting the detail and dispersion of the sound.
Enclosure Type
Influences the sound by affecting the bass response and the overall volume of sound, ranging from sealed, ported, to open baffle designs.
Signal Cabling and Connectors
Good quality cabling and connectors can reduce signal loss and interference, ensuring cleaner sound transmission.
Phase Plug
Used in certain drivers to improve phase coherence and reduce distortion by altering the path of sound waves.
Crossover Networks
Splits the audio signal into different frequency bands for different drivers, affecting the coherency and phase of the output sound.
Magnet Type
Affects the strength and focus of the magnetic field, which influences the speaker's sensitivity and distortion levels.
Damping Materials
Used inside the enclosure to absorb internal reflections and standing waves, it affects the clarity and tightness of sound, especially bass.
Impedance Matching
Ensures compatibility with amplifiers and affects the loudspeaker’s power handling and overall output level.
Voice Coil Design
Determines the power handling and transient response, influencing the speaker's efficiency and sound reproduction.
Bass Reflex Port
Enhances the bass response by using the rear sound radiation of the driver, but can introduce port noise at high volumes.
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