4th order bandpass calculator – With box design example
How to build a 4th order bandpass subwoofer box in 7 steps? The 4th order bandpass box design is not recommended for the first time builder. You need some experience…
Transmission line speaker design – Acoustical labyrinth
What is a transmission line speaker ? Also called acoustic labyrinth or maze, the transmission line speaker design is a type of enclosure that follows a simple concept, yet hard to…
Sealed vs Bass reflex enclosures | Which one is better?
Which is better : Sealed or Ported ? Sealed vs Bass reflex , closed box vs ported box, acoustic suspension vs vented enclosure … the age old question : which…
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…
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