Please educate me!
The questions is -
What are the benefits of minimising the baffle size (and rounding the edges) compared to a traditional flat, rectangular baffle? The assumption is that I would be using an active crossover/DSP so have free range (almost) on crossover order and frequency.
Context -
With the availability of CNC cutting and flexible wood products (Flexiply) it is possibly for DIYers to make fairly complex baffles and cabinets for sealed/BR traditional (no open baffle) speakers.
So, as an example I have attached a picture of a potential 3 way design with passive radiator (or double woofer) that could be made using CNC and flexiply. What would be the differences, compared to a traditional rectangular baffle, in terms of dispersion (i.e. off axis sound), soundstage and or instrument spacing (if any) or any other attribute (subjective or objective) of sound (understanding that driver chioice has a lot to do with it).
The questions is -
What are the benefits of minimising the baffle size (and rounding the edges) compared to a traditional flat, rectangular baffle? The assumption is that I would be using an active crossover/DSP so have free range (almost) on crossover order and frequency.
Context -
With the availability of CNC cutting and flexible wood products (Flexiply) it is possibly for DIYers to make fairly complex baffles and cabinets for sealed/BR traditional (no open baffle) speakers.
So, as an example I have attached a picture of a potential 3 way design with passive radiator (or double woofer) that could be made using CNC and flexiply. What would be the differences, compared to a traditional rectangular baffle, in terms of dispersion (i.e. off axis sound), soundstage and or instrument spacing (if any) or any other attribute (subjective or objective) of sound (understanding that driver chioice has a lot to do with it).