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Convention Paper

Low Frequency Sound Reproduction

Authors: Engebretson, Mark E.

AES Convention 72 · Paper 1937 · October 1982

Abstract

The usual procedure for selection of loudspeaker systems in low frequency commercial applications is to consult a manufacturer's catalog sheets and select a device, or a group of devices, that appear to satisfy the criteria for desired sound pressure levels in the installation environment. The criteria normally used by sound consultants and contractors are pressure sensitivity, frequency response, power capacity and attenuation-with-distance formulas. As a consequence, the design of low frequency loudspeaker systems is largely a trial and error process based upon limited available data, and the results are often disappointing. Recently, however, cognizant manufacturers have made Thiele-Small parameters available for commercial drivers, greatly simplifying the sytem design process, and enabling predictable results to be obtained.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 72
AES Convention
72
Paper number
1937
Publication date
October 6, 1982
Session subject
Loudspeakers
Affiliation
AB Systems Design, Inc., Folsom, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper