Speaker Xmax is often included as part of the specifications of a speaker driver, but what does this Xmax value mean and how does it affect our speaker performance?  Speaker Xmax is a measure...

In the world of speakers, an infinite baffle is a term that often comes up, but what does it mean? And what consequences does an infinite baffle have for a speaker's performance? The baffle is the...

Machine learning and deep learning are two very hot topics right now in the world of technology, particularly in the world of audio classification. But what exactly are machine learning and deep...

Speaker Fs is an important parameter to know for speaker designers and speaker users. It is often quoted as part of the marketing material when purchasing a new speaker, but what does it...

Modal analysis is a fundamental tool for simulation engineers, particularly if you work with components that are subjected to vibration.  Modal analysis is one of the most common forms of FEA...

SolidWorks and Siemens NX are two different professional CAD software packages. Having worked with both SolidWorks and Siemens NX professionally for the past 15 years, I can appreciate the pros and...