High Performance Loudspeakers

by Martin Colloms

A comprehensive and current account of the theory and practical design techniques employed in the production of modern driver units and complete systems. The Fourth Edition takes into account important new theory, interesting research and numerous examples of commercial design practice. Further important aspects of subjective characterization are discussed. The section on enclosed design has been extended. Revised transducer coverage includes metal domes, magnetic and electrostatic dipoles, ribbons, alternative diaphragms and recent concentrics including UNI-Q and ICT. The effects of the room environment upon sound quality and the overall performance of loudspeakers is discussed in greater depth and the measurment section has also been extended with note of the Audio Precision and MLSSA equipment.

407 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978