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Journal Article

Delay Effects in Loudspeakers

Authors: Klipsch, Paul W.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 20 · Issue 8 · pp. 634–637 · October 1972

Abstract

Time delay between bass and treble loudspeakers has been alleged to constitute a fault of sound reproduction. Various tests involving all-pass filters, acoustic delay lines, and varying spacing of separate bass and treble loudspeakers has demonstrated the fact that the hearing mechanism is not sensitive to delays up to about 3 ft; beyond about 4 ft the delay effect becomes audible on some types of program material. Highest quality loudspeakers as used in theaters have been limited to 0.002-s delay.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
20
Issue
8
Pages
634–637
Publication date
October 6, 1972
Affiliation
Klipsch and Associates, Inc., Hope, AR (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article