Loudspeaker impulse response optimization

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  • thadman
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2007
    • 248

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    Loudspeaker impulse response optimization

    I'm interested in what factors affect the impulse response of a loudspeaker driver, specifically the relationship between the factors.

    If we are interested in optimizing the impulse response of the loudspeaker system, could we simplify the problem by parameterizing the system and separating the rear chamber optimization from the driver design optimization or are the parts interdependent?

    ie could the best rear chamber design be achieved without regard to the electro-mechanical parameters of the driver (assume driver is optimized)? could the best driver design (impulse response) be achieved without regard to the modal behavior of the enclosure (assume enclosure is optimized)?

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