Speaker Design - What's Important And Why

Phil Ward talks to Julian Rodgers about the fundamental challenges of loudspeaker design, from cabinet construction and bass response, to impedance, directivity and point-source designs. They explore how cost, materials, DSP and advances in driver technology determine the compromises involved in creating accurate studio monitors.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

01:03 - Why Speakers Sound Different

03:19 - The Impedance Of Air

04:19 - How Cost Determines Outcome

09:19 - Bass Response Challenges

12:03 - The Benefits Of Porting

14:52 - Different Cabinet Designs

17:22 - Point Source

22:29 - Research And Design Changes

28:02 - Development Time