This means if my OB lower point will be 100 Hz then, maximum D must be less than 0.5*3.44=1.72 m. I my first simulation U-frame depth is at maximum 0.4 m.
I have used MJ King's calculations here http://www.quarter-wave.com/OBs/U_and_H_Frames.pdf for my U-frame Subs, I don't know how this calculator compares Cavity Resonance
In your OP, it looks like there's a "K-coupler" style slot at the top of your enclosure.
I've wondered if such a feature would be useful in a wall (or two) of a U frame? Perhaps allowing one to approach that 1/4 wave cavity resonance of an equivalent size structure - without the K slots - more closely. Instead of being restricted to 1/4 - 1/3 of the 1/4 wave frequency, maybe you could go all the way to 1/2?
Anyway - whatever - I just wanted to let you know I noted that feature in your design.
I've wondered if such a feature would be useful in a wall (or two) of a U frame? Perhaps allowing one to approach that 1/4 wave cavity resonance of an equivalent size structure - without the K slots - more closely. Instead of being restricted to 1/4 - 1/3 of the 1/4 wave frequency, maybe you could go all the way to 1/2?
Anyway - whatever - I just wanted to let you know I noted that feature in your design.
I added polar plot on distance of 1 m to Akabak simulation in my first post. This is OB half U-frame half L-frame. Max depth is 40 cm on one side, on shorter side panel is asymmetrically placed (little like Karlson) slot.
Slot side is on -90 deg.
Slot side is on -90 deg.
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I am not 100% sure I made simulation correctly but 2D baffle you compare my results is very different. My U-frame had depth 400 mm what is close to planar baffle with radius of 2x400 mm. I add also image of uncut U-frame, front panel 200x600 mm, rear opening 400x600 mm, depth 400 mm, rear opening is wider than front panel, 200 mm vs 400 mm.
The biggest peak is probably cavity resonance (on top of dipole peak) what you cannot simulate in Edge.
The biggest peak is probably cavity resonance (on top of dipole peak) what you cannot simulate in Edge.
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OK, so it seems. But DR and those AC guys have the top open so the lowest mode around 300Hz is not happening!
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I had mad this already. Here is comparison with real OB speaker measurements and AKABAK simulation responses of same OB with front panel 200x600 mm, rear opening 400x600 mm, depth 400 mm. Actual measurement is made in room, gated within 12 ms, but still room modes influence the result at lower than 400 Hz, also probably enclosure material resonances as it is made for testing and is not resonance fee.
Now I am searching what cuts can be done on U-frame to get flat response.
I added also Akabak simulation file, if somebody find error in it, pleas let me know.
Now I am searching what cuts can be done on U-frame to get flat response.
I added also Akabak simulation file, if somebody find error in it, pleas let me know.
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I made new simulation. Basically same OB with U-frame as in post Open baffle MTM questions only side panels are cut with sawtooth pattern.
For comparison is made 2 versions, lower curves on image had internal part U-frame side of panels (geern on image) defined with wall impedance damping coefficient 0.5. Upper is same but without damping.
On image observation point C1 is located on rear side, 1 m from front panel, C2 is on front side, 1 m from panel.
From simulation I can make conclusion that big part of peak at 200 Hz is from U-frame cavity resonance.
So question is: How do damp specifically 200 Hz peak on U-frame rear part?
For comparison is made 2 versions, lower curves on image had internal part U-frame side of panels (geern on image) defined with wall impedance damping coefficient 0.5. Upper is same but without damping.
On image observation point C1 is located on rear side, 1 m from front panel, C2 is on front side, 1 m from panel.
From simulation I can make conclusion that big part of peak at 200 Hz is from U-frame cavity resonance.
So question is: How do damp specifically 200 Hz peak on U-frame rear part?
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I'm not sure you can make that conclusion. It could be the damping is effecting the diffraction. Also as Juha said, it could be an artifact?
It's good to see the nulls, is that where you want them?