In this work the procedure followed to study the interaction between the mid and high frequency radiating systems of a coaxial loudspeaker is explained. For this purpose a numerical Finite Element model was implemented. In order to fit the model, an experimental prototype was built and a set of experimental measurements, electrical impedance, and pressure frequency response in an anechoic plane wave tube among these, were carried out. So as to take into account the displacement dependent nonlinearities, a different input voltage parametric analysis was performed and internal acoustic impedance was computed numerically in the frequency domain for specific phase plug geometries. Through inversely transforming to a time differential equation scheme, a lumped element equivalent circuit to evaluate the mutual acoustic load effect present in this type of acoustic coupled systems was obtained. Additionally, the crossover frequency range was analyzed using the Near Field Acoustic Holography technique.

Authors: Espi, Alejandro; Cárdenas, Sr., William A.; Martinez, Jose; Ramis, Jaime; Carbajo, Jesus
Affiliations: University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Acustica Beyma S.L., Moncada (Valencia), Spain(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 133 (October 2012) Paper Number: 8724
Publication Date: October 25, 2012 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Amplifiers, Transducers, and Equipment
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