Guides

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How to Tune a Ported Enclosure by EarA ported loudspeaker can sound tight, deep and effortless when its cabinet volume, port dimensions and woofer are working together. If the alignment is off,…
Single-Flare And Bi-Radial Horns ExplainedThe difference between a single flare and a bi-radial flare is heard as much in the room as it is measured on a test bench. Both horn profiles increase the…
Setting Up a Horn System in a Dedicated Listening RoomA dedicated listening room gives a horn-loaded loudspeaker the space and control needed to perform at its best. High-efficiency systems can deliver exceptional…
The Effect of Horn Mouth Geometry on Off-Axis ResponseHorn loudspeakers are often judged from the listening seat, yet their character across a room depends heavily on what happens away from the central axis. The…
Why We Use Bitumen on Loudspeaker Cabinet WallsA loudspeaker cabinet should remain as quiet as possible while its drivers are working. The woofer moves air deliberately; the cabinet walls should not add…
Why speaker stands matter in horn-loaded systemsA horn loudspeaker is designed to control energy with unusual precision. Its compression driver, wooden horn, woofer and crossover work as a coordinated…
How To Build A Crossover Network On Perforated BoardA passive crossover divides the audio signal between drivers, directing bass to the woofer and higher frequencies to the compression driver or tweeter.…
Time Delay In Multi-Way Loudspeaker SystemsA multi-way loudspeaker divides the audible range between drivers, typically assigning bass to a woofer, midrange to a compression driver, and treble to a…
How Woofer Cone Materials Shape Loudspeaker SoundA woofer cone is the working surface that converts an amplifier’s electrical signal into moving air. Its material influences weight, stiffness, damping,…
How Horn Flare Rate Shapes Sound DispersionA horn loudspeaker does more than increase the output of a compression driver. Its profile controls how acoustic energy leaves the throat, expands through the…