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Convention Paper

Nonlinear Distortion in Dynamic Direct Radiator Loudspeakers

Authors: Olson, Harry F.

AES Convention 33 · Paper 518 · October 1967

Abstract

The major contributors to nonlinear distortion in dynamic direct radiator loudspeakers are the driving and suspension elements. These elements are constant for small and moderate amplitudes but depart from constancy for large excursions of the cone and voice coil. A theoretical analysis shows that the major spurious components due to the nonlinear distortion are third harmonics of the fundamental. Means for reducing and canceling the nonlinear distortion due to the driving (word) suspension systems are described.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 33
AES Convention
33
Paper number
518
Publication date
October 6, 1967
Affiliation
RCA Laboratories, Princeton, NJ (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper