INFINITE BAFFLE SYSTEMS

An infinite baffle, or an approximation of it, is one of the best speaker mountings. However, its size is a disadvantage in an ordinary home. Because of the size problem, various arrangements have been developed in an attempt to get the same effect without the use of so much space. This has led to the design of speaker enclosures.

A true infinite baffle completely eliminates doublet action. The complete absence of doublet operation will ensure that the low-frequency response obtained will be limited not only by the baffle, but by the low-frequency capabilities of the loudspeaker used in the installation. The evolution from a flat baffle to a simple enclosure is illustrated in Fig. 5.4. The simple flat baffle is shown in ...

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