Wayne Parham Messages: 18884 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
I wouldn't say you're clueless, there's just no way to know how a driver will act just by looking at it. Same thing with a horn, although there are a few characteristics that can be gleaned by physical inspection. Still, the point is, you can easily make a speaker that makes sound, but to get the tonal balance right takes a little more effort. Mathematical models and/or computers help a great deal, and measurement equipment is handy too. Without them, you're prety much blind and must tune by ear.