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Phase and time alligned speakers

Preservation of coherent properties of the sound field, specifically phase and time, is a design goal for many speakers. I conclude, therefore, that the less dispersion the signal sees along its path, the better the speakers will sound.

I am looking for an understanding of what properties electronics and cable should have in order to maximize the benefits of phase and time alligned speaker designs. The above is my own first attempt to think the problem through.

Thanks.
judit
gs5556
1,239 posts
 
Your first paragraph is like an abstract for an MIT white paper. Check out MIT's web site under "technology".
subaruguru
1,376 posts
 
Judith, please don't make the mistake of interchanging phase issues in ELECTRICAL paths (wires)with those of MECHANICAL/ACOUSTIC transducers in AIR!
I'm getting a bit above MY depth here, too, but some wire manufacturers would have you believe that their constructions somehow are as important or effective as getting lowest phase (and group delay) in speaker/room loading. Watch out! Copper is NOT air!
flex
292 posts
 
Judit,
It's good that you are asking the question in an engineering context. As stated, your question is too broad for a simple answer, but I suggest that you pose a similar question on one or more of the specialty forums at Audio Asylum (speakers, cables, amps), where it should generate more in depth technical discussion.
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judit OP
217 posts
 
Viridian,

Quads and Vandersteens are the speakers I had in mind. Your answer makes sense to me ... that electronics and cables preserve phase information far better than loudspeakers are able to.
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