A loudspeaker arrangement, consisting of two individual drivers and delay units, having omnidirectional polar pattern at low frequencies and first-order gradient pattern at middle frequencies is presented. This system combines the low-frequency dynamic range of conventional speakers with the ability of gradient speakers to reduce roominduced coloration. The benefits and limitations of mid-frequency directivity are analyzed through simulations of room-speaker interaction for omnidirectional, cardioid, and dipole loudspeakers.

Author: Backman, Juha
Affiliations: Nokia Mobile Phones, Espoo, Finland ; Helsinki University of Technology, Acoustics laboratory, Espoo, Finland(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 115 (October 2003) Paper Number: 5867
Publication Date: October 1, 2003
Subject: Loudspeakers

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