A system is described for the automatic optimization of an axisymmetric horn according to user-specified design criteria. The system is based on the finite-element method and the boundary-element method. Optimization is carried out using the weighted random-search method, a simple evolutionary strategy. Comparison between prediction and measurement in a number of cases demonstrates that the system is effective.

Authors: Geaves, Gary P.; Henwood, David J.
Affiliations: B&W Loudspeakers Ltd., Steyning, United Kingdom ; University of Zimbabwe, I-Iarare, Zimbabwe(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 100 (May 1996) Paper Number: 4208
Publication Date: May 1, 1996
Subject: Transducers

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