Design and Validation of a System for Selecting Optimized Midrange Loudspeaker Diaphragm Profiles

Geaves GP. Design and Validation of a System for Selecting Optimized Midrange Loudspeaker Diaphragm Profiles. J Audio Eng Soc. 1996;44(3):107-118. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=7911

@article{Geaves1996_7911,
  author = {Geaves, Gary P.},
  title = {{Design and Validation of a System for Selecting Optimized Midrange Loudspeaker Diaphragm Profiles}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {44},
  number = {3},
  pages = {107--118},
  year = {1996},
  month = mar,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=7911}
}

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AB  - Loudspeaker simulation software based on the finite-element and boundary-element methods is described. It is demonstrated that the use of an axisymmetric, uncoupled model allows for a sufficiently accurate prediction of the acoustic field arising from midrange loudspeakers. An optimization system that accepts as input a required form of the on-axis sound pressure level response and outputs the corresponding profile is described. The system is validated by constructing a prototype device optimized to a mechanical filter design criterion, and the potential of the system is demonstrated by optimizing to a smoothness design criterion.
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