A new method is introduced for enhancing the low frequency performance of small loudspeakers and headphones. The method overcomes some of the known problems and is able to create a powerful bass enhancement. Dynamics processing is used to maximize the bass output depending on the amount of headroom available in the original signal. This non-linear signal processing creates a series of harmonics. By carefully controlling the harmonics a rich low frequency sound can be created.

Author: Minnaar, Pauli
Affiliation: AM3D A/S
AES Conference: 34th International Conference: New Trends in Audio for Mobile and Handheld Devices (August 2008)
Paper Number: 5
Publication Date: August 1, 2008 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Audio for Mobile & Handheld Devices: Signal Processing
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