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Journal Article

Tutorial: Loudspeaker Nonlinearities—Causes, Parameters, Symptoms

Authors: Klippel, Wolfgang

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 54 · Issue 10 · pp. 907–939 · October 2006

Abstract

[Tutorial] The relationship between nonlinear distortion measurements and nonlinearities is addressed— the physical causes for signal distortion in loudspeakers, headphones, microspeakers, and other transducers. Using simulation techniques characteristic symptoms are identified for each nonlinearity and presented systematically in a guide for loudspeaker diagnostics. This information is important for understanding the implications of nonlinear parameters and for performing measurements that describe the loudspeaker more comprehensively. Practical applications of the new technique are demonstrated on three different loudspeakers.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
54
Issue
10
Pages
907–939
Publication date
October 6, 2006
Affiliation
Klippel GmbH, Dresden, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article