Some pointers and a suggestion
1. Use the "Par" option not the "Con" option to sim all horns folded up into a box in such a manner that two sides of the horn are parallel to each other.
2. That layout is really a CH1 layout, as the driver is offset in the horn path, not directly at the closed end of it. It can also be sim'd as an OD horn with a rear vented chamber - the method I'd suggest as it gives you an extra segment to work with.
3. Consider the layout I've suggested below, which involves changing the horn path a bit and moving the driver up a bit. I've also changed the entrance and exit of the rear vent. In fact, if you move the driver like I've suggested, you can place the vent parallel to the horn which removes at least one bend from it.
4. Horn CSA sections should be calculated orthogonal to the path, and the path should be down the center of the horn.
5. The path length calculation around the bend might be off a bit. I put in some rough lines which might give a better path length.
6. Calculate Vtc from the the volume of the driver cutout AND the volume of air contained by the driver's cone. Then set Atc to the CSA of the cutout and calculate Ltc from Vtc/Atc.
7. The big chamber is definitely going to need bracing
8. Consider how you are going to insert and remove the driver in this box.
1. Use the "Par" option not the "Con" option to sim all horns folded up into a box in such a manner that two sides of the horn are parallel to each other.
2. That layout is really a CH1 layout, as the driver is offset in the horn path, not directly at the closed end of it. It can also be sim'd as an OD horn with a rear vented chamber - the method I'd suggest as it gives you an extra segment to work with.
3. Consider the layout I've suggested below, which involves changing the horn path a bit and moving the driver up a bit. I've also changed the entrance and exit of the rear vent. In fact, if you move the driver like I've suggested, you can place the vent parallel to the horn which removes at least one bend from it.
4. Horn CSA sections should be calculated orthogonal to the path, and the path should be down the center of the horn.
5. The path length calculation around the bend might be off a bit. I put in some rough lines which might give a better path length.
6. Calculate Vtc from the the volume of the driver cutout AND the volume of air contained by the driver's cone. Then set Atc to the CSA of the cutout and calculate Ltc from Vtc/Atc.
7. The big chamber is definitely going to need bracing
8. Consider how you are going to insert and remove the driver in this box.
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Hi all,
I have done the suggested changes.
In attch you can find the box, the offset driver simulation and the compound simulation (before the suggested modification)
Maybe I have made an error but the simulation is curious compared to the previous one (compound vs OD).
What do you think ?
Regards,
Axel
I have done the suggested changes.
In attch you can find the box, the offset driver simulation and the compound simulation (before the suggested modification)
Maybe I have made an error but the simulation is curious compared to the previous one (compound vs OD).
What do you think ?
Regards,
Axel
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In the OD sim, set S1 to be the same as S2. Remember that the CSA must always be measured orthogonal to the path. Also, use "PAR" not "CON" for all segments. Oh, and the first sim should be "CH1", not "CH"
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To ensure that the sims are as close as possible, select the "Schematic" option under Loudspeaker Wizard and check the net volumes of each sim. If done right, they should be close, if not identical.
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The sag in the center of the passband in your sim suggests that Fb might be too high and/or the box is too large for the driver.
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