A Distributed Mode Loudspeaker (DML) operates by introducing bending waves into a panel, which has specified mechanical properties. Although the dimensions of the panel will affect the bandwidth, the sound radiated from such a panel will be diffuse in nature, and the directional characteristics should be substantially independent of its size. Both the theoretical justifications as well as some practical comparisons are given.
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