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In Reply to: RE: Distortion reduction in H-frame ... posted by BDP24 on March 21, 2017 at 17:14:18
I think some folks are getting confused on the frame designations here.
And there are variations on each (basic) configuration as well.
The "W"-frame was initially a label applied to the full force-cancelling configuration of the Linkwitz Phoenix dipole woofer. However, later (hybrid) configurations actually look more like a "W".
It can get a bit confusing.
The even-order distortion reduction comes primarily from having the cones always moving in opposite directions relative to their magnet assemblies. You can do that with any of the double-woofer configurations.
Dave.
Follow Ups:
The W I was referring to is that found in the Linkwitz LX521 loudspeaker---the two woofer baffles being at 90 degrees/right angle to each other (and 45 degrees to the floor), with the bottom woofer facing the listener, the top woofer's rear magnet facing him (or her). It seems to me it could just as easily be called an M frame! In an H frame the baffles are in the same plane, perpendicular to the floor. The woofers in the H frame can be mounted facing in opposite directions (as Danny Richie does), or both facing the same direction, thereby losing the opposing force cancellation and even-order harmonic distortion reduction provided by opposite-direction mounting.Davey, does the mounting of the woofers in the 521 (90 degrees apart, rather than 180) and same-direction mounting of woofers in an H frame not create opposing force cancellation and harmonic distortion reduction?
Edits: 03/23/17 03/23/17
No, it doesn't create optimum force cancellation because the cones are not moving in 180 degree opposite directions.
However, one cone is always moving inward towards the basket while the other is always moving outward away from the basket. So, there is even-order distortion cancellation associated with that.
But, some could probably make the case even-order distortion reduction is not beneficial......subjectively.
Many, terrific sounding speakers are asymmetrical in their construction and operation. You need only look at most of the Magnepan lineup of speakers. :)
Dave.
Thanks for the clarification, Dave. Isn't it also true that harmonic distortion is less perceivable at bass frequencies than at higher ones? On the question of force cancellation, I imagine the H frame and the mounting of two woofers on opposing baffles and wired in opposite polarities (Seaton Submersive, for instances) in a sealed sub provide about the same degree of opposing force cancellation and harmonic distortion reduction, all else being equal.
The Seaton Submersive is a sealed-box design with opposing woofers wired with opposite polarity??
What's the point of that????? To shake the woofer box all over the floor and not generate any bass??? :)
Dave.
It is just a bipolar sub. Not a self cancelling construct.
Now I get it---the two woofers in the Submersive are wired in same polarity, which I think I use to know! Demonstrations of the sub have included a coin being set on edge on the top of the enclosure, the coin remaining motionless, proof of the benefit of apposing woofers. It was THAT that was the point of my query---is a reduction in harmonic distortion one benefit of Seatons design. I don't think Seaton makes that claim, instead focusing on the design resulting in less enclosure resonance.
Edits: 03/26/17
A bipolar sub with two drivers at opposite ends IS a force-cancelling construction.
Do you understand the concepts involved with these types of double-woofer schemes???
Dave.
Yes, force cancellation on the geometrical on axis vibration transferred by the structure, not cancelling the acoustic output, which is what I presumed you were referring to..
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