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Direct-Radiator Loudspeaker Systems with High Bl

Authors: Vanderkooy, John; Boers, Paul M.; Aarts, Ronald M.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 51 · Issue 7/8 · pp. 625–634 · July 2003

Abstract

In an extension of an earlier paper by the authors additional consequences of a dramatic increase in the motor strength Bl of a driver are shown. Not only is the efficiency of the loudspeaker and amplifier greatly increased, but high Bl values have a positive influence on other aspects of loudspeaker systems. Box volume can be reduced significantly and other parameters can be altered. A prototype driver unit is studied, which performs well in a small sealed box. Vented systems do not benefit as much from high Bl.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
51
Issue
7/8
Pages
625–634
Publication date
July 6, 2003
Affiliation
Audio Research Group, Department of Physics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Canada ; Phillips Research Labs, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article