Extending the deep bass improves the perceived sound quality of almost any speaker. Tests have been performed where the only change in the speaker’s performance is extending bass and…
Crossovers, the Devil is in the Details
You need a crossover when you want: wider frequency range than the individual driver in question delivers, a specific dispersion pattern and/or greater output than you can get from a…
Red Rover, Red Rover, Tell Me ‘Bout the Crossover
For speaker designers, crossovers are some of the most problematic issues they face. By definition, the crossover splits and directs the electrical energy from your amplifier to the…
Coherence: What is it? Is it important in music reproduction?
Mostly, when we hear the word “coherent,” we think of things logical, consistent, and well ordered. In science, the meaning deals with wave motion; be it light, sound or water.…
Anechoic Chambers
We often hear about “anechoic chambers” being used in developing speakers. What is their value, since home environments are not “anechoic”? Do they have a place in…
Dispersion: What Is It and How Is It Important?
Dispersion, as it applies to audio, is the direction the sound radiates from a speaker. The dispersion almost always varies with frequency. With mono-poles (most woofers and subwoofers),…
