12 π observations and comparisons with other designs

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Posted by Wayne Parham [ 64.216.178.154 ] on July 08, 2005 at 03:53:47:

In Reply to: 12 π basshorn - just about ready for prime time posted by Wayne Parham on July 08, 2005 at 01:51:18:


The 12 π basshorn subwoofer was made largely in response to the LABhorn, and seeks to improve upon it. It's a basshorn I can get excited about. The 12 π is big enough to work well standing alone, and exceptional when used in pairs or groups. But it's still small enough to pass through 30" doors. With castor wheels, a 12 π basshorn sub can be wheeled across hard surfaces by one man. Lifting and carrying isn't going to be a joy, but it isn't going to take a forklift either.

I modeled a LABhorn for comparison. Here are the Hornresp models and simulation outputs:

Hornresp data input for the LABhorn

Hornresp data input for the 12 π basshorn

Single LABhorn response, floorstanding in open space, 2.83VRMS input

Single 12 π basshorn response, floorstanding in open space, 2.83VRMS input

Response of four LABhorns, or a single horn standing in a corner, 2.83VRMS input

Response of four 12 π basshorns, or a single horn standing in a corner, 2.83VRMS input

Single LABhorn response, floorstanding in open space, 45VRMS input

Single 12 π basshorn response, floorstanding in open space, 45VRMS input

Response of four LABhorns, or a single horn standing in a corner, 45VRMS input

Response of four 12 π basshorns, or a single horn standing in a corner, 45VRMS input

Response of a large group of LABhorns approaches this (infinite horn)

Response of a large group of 12 π basshorns approaches this (infinite horn)

Driver excursion of LABhorn at 45VRMS input

Driver excursion of 12 π basshorn at 45VRMS input

LABhorn acoustic impedance

12 π basshorn acoustic impedance

LABhorn electrical impedance

12 π basshorn electrical impedance

LABhorn electrical impedance (per horn) when four are used freestanding or one is used in a corner

12 π basshorn electrical impedance (per horn) when four are used freestanding or one is used in a corner

LABhorn phase

12 π basshorn phase

Phase of four LABHorns

Phase of four 12 π basshorns





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