Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook - Borwick

An important handbook edited by John Borwick.


Mathematical and thorough.


An extract:


9.2.4 Accurate time domain transient response

While virtually all single loudspeaker units exhibit minimum phase response, virtually all multi-unit systems do not [10]. For the case where the highs arrive today and the lows tomorrow, it is clear that a non-linear phase response has led to a deteriorated system accuracy [11].


References:


[10] HEYSER, R C, 'Loudspeaker phase characteristics and time delay distortion', J. Audio Eng. Soc., 17, Part I, 30-40 (1969); Part II, 130-137 (1969).


[11] HILLIARD, J K, 'Basic sound recording and reproducing practices between 1927 and 1940', J. Soc. Mot. Pic. and Tel. Eng., 92, 207 (1983)


See also:
http://www.aes.org/aeshc/pdf/hilliard_a-brief-history-of-early-motion-picture-sound.pdf


Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook - John Borwick - Butterworths - First Published 1988