Loudspeakers have traditionally been designed to be as linear as possible. However, as techniques for compensating non linearities are emerging, it becomes possible to use other design criteria. This paper present and examines a new idea for improving the efficiency of loudspeakers at high levels by changing the voice coil layout. This deliberate non-linear design has the benefit that a smaller amplifier can be used, which has the benefit of reducing system cost as well as reducing power consumption.

Authors: Agerkvist, Finn T.; Pedersen, Bo Rohde
Affiliations: Aalborg University Esbjerg; Technical University of Denmark(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 120 (May 2006) Paper Number: 6778
Publication Date: May 1, 2006 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Loudspeakers and Sound Reinforcement
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