Testing Loudspeakers
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (943 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1882580176 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A valuable source for the dedicated speaker builder. It covers in-depth driver testing, low frequency system electrical impedance tests, frequency response acoustical testing of single and multiple drivers, and techniques for deriving Thiele-Small parameters using both analog and PC based methods. Joseph D'Appolito clearly explains the proper way to acoustically test and measure a loudspeaker.
Getting just a bit long in tooth but a classic John R. Smolley MD This is a very solid introduction into the science/art of measuring loudspeaker performance and obtaining small signal Thiele-Small parameters. Probably not well suited to the reader w/o some background in engineering mathematics. Such readers may be better served by more of a cookbook approach as there is plenty of math and graphs on these pages, though none requiring more than solid pre-algebra level of ability.From a novice DIY perspective, my one wish . Cooking Fool said Excellent reference for indepth speaker analysis. Very solid book, nicely written. Good explanations for a difficult topic. Also consider the "Loudspeaker Design Cookbook"; it is reference in this text.. "It's nice to see this classic text available again at a" according to cundare. It's nice to see this classic text available again at a reasonable price (I'd paid over $200 for my used copy someyears ago). D'Appolito is a superstar in the world of audio engineering (Google "D'Appolito array") and his writing here is clear, authoritative, and, frankly, the definitive statement on the topic of speaker testing.But remember, though, as one other poster notes, that this is not a layperson's casual read. You'll need at least a basic underst