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Journal Article

Vented-Box Loudspeaker Systems--Part 1: Small-Signal Analysis

Authors: Small, Richard H.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 21 · Issue 5 · pp. 363–372 · June 1973

Abstract

The low-frequency performance of a vented-box loudspeaker system is directly related to a small number of easily measured system parameters. This system is a fourth-order (24-dB per octave cutoff) high-pass filter which can be adjusted to have a wide variety of response characteristics. Enclosure losses have a significant effect on system performance and should be taken into account when assessing or adjusting vented-box systems. The efficiency of a vented-box loudspeaker system is shown to be quantitatively related to system frequency response, internal losses, and enclosure size.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
21
Issue
5
Pages
363–372
Publication date
June 6, 1973
Affiliation
School of Electrical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article