A dipole radiating dynamic speaker design comprises a diaphragm (32)
providing a surface for radiating acoustic output, a voice coil assembly
(36) for driving the diaphragm, and a magnet system for providing magnetic
flux across the voice coil assembly. The speaker incorporates a vented
pole flux conductor (42) and a vent adjacent to the diaphragm permitting
the rearward acoustic output to propagate away from the diaphragm
producing acoustic output as a dipole radiator.
A method of utilizing the dipole radiating dynamic speaker design for
tweeter and mid-range speaker applications used in home, automotive, and
professional audio systems is disclosed. In addition a novel enclosure
design is disclosed that utilizes a front panel perimeter vent providing
improvement of audio reproduction quality for mid-range speaker
applications.
