Guides

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How Horn Flare Shapes Soundstage DepthSoundstage depth is often described as a property of recordings, room acoustics, or electronics. The loudspeaker, however, plays a decisive role in how…
How to Repair a Dent in a Wooden HornA dent in a wooden loudspeaker horn is more than a cosmetic flaw. The impact may have compressed the wood fibers, chipped the finish, altered the flare…
Horn And Waveguide Design In High-End LoudspeakersThe terms horn and waveguide are often used interchangeably in loudspeaker discussions, yet they describe different acoustic functions. Both shape the way…
Why We Do Not Use Ferrofluid in Our DriversEvery component in a high-efficiency loudspeaker influences the way music is reproduced. At Sunship Audio, our systems are built around large-format…
How Phase Plugs Shape Compression Driver PerformanceIn a horn-loaded loudspeaker, the compression driver is responsible for converting electrical energy into a tightly controlled acoustic wave. Its small…
Getting the Best Sound From Bi-Radial Horn LoudspeakersBi-radial horn loudspeakers can produce exceptional clarity, dynamic scale, and directivity control, but their placement deserves more care than simply…
How Room Reflections Affect Horn PerformanceHorn-loaded loudspeakers are highly sensitive to the relationship between their wavefront and the room around them. Their controlled directivity can deliver…
The Art of Damping a Birch Plywood PanelA loudspeaker cabinet is more than a container for drivers. Its walls form an acoustic structure that can store energy, release it late, and add a subtle tonal…
Why dedicated amplifiers suit horn-loaded loudspeakersA loudspeaker is the final expression of an entire audio chain, so the choice of amplifier deserves more attention than its wattage figure alone. For highly…
Measuring Distortion at High SPLs in Horn SpeakersHigh-efficiency horn loudspeakers are designed to produce substantial acoustic output from relatively modest amplifier power. That efficiency changes the way…