An ironless low frequency subwoofer functioning under its resonance frequency.

Benoit Merit (1) , Guy Lemarquand (1) , Bernard Nemoff (2)

1 LAUM - Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Mans
2 Orkidia Audio

A low frequency loudspeaker (10Hz-100Hz) is described. Its structure is totally ironless in order to avoid nonlinear effects due to the presence of iron. The large diaphragm and the high force factor of the loudspeaker lead to its high efficiency. Efforts have been made for reducing the non-linearities of the loudspeaker for a more accurate sound reproduction. In particular we have developed a motor totally made of permanent magnets, which create a uniform induction across the entire intended displacement of the coil. The motor linearity and the high force factor of this flat loudspeaker make it possible to function under its resonance frequency with a great accuracy.

Domaines: Electromagnétisme; Acoustique [physics.class-ph]; Acoustique [physics.class-ph]

Benoit Merit, Guy Lemarquand, Bernard Nemoff. An ironless low frequency subwoofer functioning under its resonance frequency.. 125 th Convention, Oct 2008, San Francisco, United States. pp.7534. ⟨hal-00413356⟩