Speaker baffle design, diffraction and baffle step
Does speaker box shape matter ? Is baffle design important ? Baffle design and cabinet shape is important for a hi-fi loudspeaker build. But let’s dive into the subject, by…
Thiele / small parameters explained with real world cases
What do Thiele Small (T/S) parameters mean ? The Thiele Small parameters, or TS values for short, are all very confusing and difficult to understand and remember. I’m going to…
Passive crossover network explanation
What is a passive crossover ? Before we get deep into the passive crossover design, let’s start by splitting the crossover network into 2 kinds : active crossovers and passive…
Bass reflex speaker design – easy explanation
What is a bass reflex subwoofer? A bass reflex speaker is just like a normal closed box speaker, but in addition, has a an open tunnel, or port, which allows air…
Sealed enclosure explained in detail and calculator
Sealed enclosure / Closed box / Acoustic suspension / Air suspension These are the many names for the sealed enclosure. The explanation of the latter names is simple. Because the…
Types of enclosures – speaker boxes – easy explanation
Among the many existing types of enclosures, which one is the best for you ? There are many types of enclosures out there. But first, let’s start off by clearing up…
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