This paper addresses the problem of selecting the optimal alignment for a scaled-box loudspeaker system. Consideration begins with finding the minimum achievable cutoff frequency attainable with a given driver. Contrary to previous belief, this is obtained with SC2 alignments (i.e. alignments with values of QTC less than 0.71). This paper then examines useful tradeoffs. A set of graphs is given relating key parameters which simplify the practical design of sealed-box loudspeaker systems.

Authors: Wiebell, Heinrich J.; Bywater, Robert A.
Affiliation: Cepstrum Research, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
AES Convention: 1r (August 1984) Paper Number: 2105
Publication Date: August 1, 1984 Import into BibTeX
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