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Comparison of Audio System Nonlinear Performance in Volterra Space

Authors: Reed, Martin; Hawksford, Malcolm J.

AES Convention 103 · Paper 4606 · September 1997

Abstract

A differential Volterra series representation is used to compare the nonlinear performance of similar audio systems that differ due to system intolerances or minor design variations. In contrast with single or multi-function sinusoidal detection tests, the Volterra series represents a frequency dependent nonlinear model that predicts the performance of a DUT for arbitrary signals. Direct system comparison is performed in the frequency domain transformed from the Volterra model. The technique is demonstrated for second and third-order nonlinearities using measurement data derived from two moving-coil loudspeakers with subtle design variations.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 103
AES Convention
103
Paper number
4606
Publication date
September 6, 1997
Session subject
Audio Measurements
Affiliation
University of Essex, Colchester, Essex, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper