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This comprehensive overview delves into the applications of circuit analysis in subwoofer enclosure modeling and design trends. It defines subwoofers as low-frequency speakers with diameters ranging from 10” to 18”, emphasizing characteristics such as long throw and linear excursion. Various enclosure types—sealed, ported, and bandpass—are discussed alongside their trade-offs in compactness, efficiency, and cost. The paper also explores past and present trends, driver specifications, and consumer demands, providing valuable insights into subwoofer performance optimization for diverse applications including home theater and car audio.
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Applications Of Circuit Analysis Subwoofer Enclosure Modeling, Design, & Trends Erich Velandia
What’s A Subwoofer? • Low Frequency Speaker • 20Hz - 100Hz • Large Diameter • 10”-18” diameter • Long Throw • 1”-2” Linear Excursion • Enclosed • Sealed • Ported • Bandpass MTX T71012
Modeling Mass & Spring LRC Circuits Subwoofer Enclosures Sealed Ported Bandpass Design Tradeoffs Compactness Efficiency Bass Extension Simplicity Low Cost Trends Past Present Outline
K x(t) f(t) M fv Sealed
K x(t) f(t) M fv Sealed (2nd Order System)
Sealed (2nd Order System) Diff. Eq Laplace Transfer Function s = jw
Sealed (2nd Order System) L R K x(t) f(t) M C v(t) q(t) fv
Sealed (2nd Order System) Mechanical M, fv, K x, v, f Electrical L, R, 1/C Q, I, V
Tradeoffs In Subwoofer Design Compactness Simplicity Bass Extension Low Cost Efficiency
Enclosure Comparison Driver Specifications
Enclosure Comparison Enclosure Size
Enclosure Comparison Enclosure Performance
Trends In Subwoofer Design • Consumer Demands • Compactness • Performance • Acoustic Power • Low Frequency Extension • Low Cost • Industry Concerns • Complexity • Cost
Past Trends Sub/Sat Systems Bose Acoustimass 5 Series III
Past Trends Bandpass Enclosures Polk PSW300
Past Trends Isobaric to “Solobaric” Drivers Isobaric Enclosure Kicker S12D4
Present Trends Driver Design Aura 1808 Polk dB10
Present Trends Subwoofer Design & Performance Sunfire MKII JBL HPS-1000
Car Stereo Home Stereo Movies & Cinema Home Theater Sound Reinforcement Present Trends Subwoofer Applications