what do these abrieveations mean?
fd = Fs
Qes = Qes
Qmd = Qms
Qtd = Qts
Vd = Vas
or this paragraph??
"Usually, only drivers which have low Qts (0.25 - 0.4) , Qes (0.3 - 0.4) and Fs values are suitable for transmission line systems."
im guessing here but i think ill need to know what that all means if im to become a speaker builder. granted my goal is to make a few for myself((book shelf,and maybe a suround system to replace my polks)) and maybe a set or two for my brothers . im not realy into the thought of learning all that ive been reading about in here,though i have the feeling i may learn it anyways if im to understand what you guys are talking about most of the time.
thanx
roy
fd = Fs
Qes = Qes
Qmd = Qms
Qtd = Qts
Vd = Vas
or this paragraph??
"Usually, only drivers which have low Qts (0.25 - 0.4) , Qes (0.3 - 0.4) and Fs values are suitable for transmission line systems."
im guessing here but i think ill need to know what that all means if im to become a speaker builder. granted my goal is to make a few for myself((book shelf,and maybe a suround system to replace my polks)) and maybe a set or two for my brothers . im not realy into the thought of learning all that ive been reading about in here,though i have the feeling i may learn it anyways if im to understand what you guys are talking about most of the time.
thanx
roy
I'd say you're guessing right.
These are Theile/Small parameters (and Martin King's equivalents), they define the electrical and mechanical properties of drivers to aid designing. A simplified explanation here. http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/speakers/theil-small.htm
Yes, there is much to learn if you want to become an expert or even understand most of the advice traded here. Vance Dickason's Loudspeaker Cookbook book is a place to start, or poke around the True Audio site where this review of John Murphy's book is from. http://www.trueaudio.com/ild_rev1.htm
OTOH, you could just tell us exactly what you want to build and ask for recommendations for kits.....be careful though, this hobby is as addictive as it is fun.
These are Theile/Small parameters (and Martin King's equivalents), they define the electrical and mechanical properties of drivers to aid designing. A simplified explanation here. http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/speakers/theil-small.htm
Yes, there is much to learn if you want to become an expert or even understand most of the advice traded here. Vance Dickason's Loudspeaker Cookbook book is a place to start, or poke around the True Audio site where this review of John Murphy's book is from. http://www.trueaudio.com/ild_rev1.htm
OTOH, you could just tell us exactly what you want to build and ask for recommendations for kits.....be careful though, this hobby is as addictive as it is fun.
Hi,
in your equivalents, d appears to substitute s.
But Vas is the volume of air that has the same spring stiffness as the cone has due to spider and surround.
Vd is the volume of the cone area(Sd) times the linear cone displacement(xmaz).
regards Andrew T.
in your equivalents, d appears to substitute s.
But Vas is the volume of air that has the same spring stiffness as the cone has due to spider and surround.
Vd is the volume of the cone area(Sd) times the linear cone displacement(xmaz).
regards Andrew T.
A search around the www (world wide wait) is recomended, books have been writen about your the "simple" question,
not that I dont want to help you ,but the subject is over my head🙂
OT:
Keld also wonders how wheels are turning for Halojoy AKA gromanswe.
he was here but he disappeared
not that I dont want to help you ,but the subject is over my head🙂
OT:
x. onasis said:
Keld also wonders how wheels are turning for Halojoy AKA gromanswe.
he was here but he disappeared
Those are Theil/Small parameters. They have been around for many years now as a explanation of a drivers characteristics in mathmatical terms. This allows designers to simulate (rather accurately) how a driver will behave in a particular enclosure. It appears that you'll need to do some reading as explaining T/S parameters in detail is probably too much for a forum posting (or should be 😉 ). Vance's book is very good although for a beginner it might be a little overwhelming. You could check out "The Great Sound Stereo Speaker Manual" to get the basics of speaker design then move on to more updated and detailed material.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0071348743/bookpriceline-20/ref/002-8693169-8900822
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0071348743/bookpriceline-20/ref/002-8693169-8900822
tim,i ordered that book used last night.
it was a 4th edition,kinda old,but im sure lots of information for a newbie like me.
roy
it was a 4th edition,kinda old,but im sure lots of information for a newbie like me.
roy
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