coherent_guy
02-26-2007, 04:35 PM
I'd like to understand what the T/S parameter Xmax is all about. It's definition is: Peak linear displacement of driver diaphragm (in millimeters). Ok, so does that mean there is non-linear displacement?
What is linear displacement in the first place?
Is this spec the maximum cone movement prior to something being exceeded in some way? What is that?
Is this spec a peak to peak figure, or one way from a drivers resting position?
I am surprised by the seemingly low Xmax figures for many woofers, less than a centimeter in most cases and a few less than a millimeter. An Xmax of 10+ millimeters is large relatively speaking, but seems small to me given 10 millimeters is less than half an inch (25.21 millimeters in one inch).
I searched the forum but did not find any explanation. Anyone out there who would like to educate me? :blink: Many thanks for all replies. . .
What is linear displacement in the first place?
Is this spec the maximum cone movement prior to something being exceeded in some way? What is that?
Is this spec a peak to peak figure, or one way from a drivers resting position?
I am surprised by the seemingly low Xmax figures for many woofers, less than a centimeter in most cases and a few less than a millimeter. An Xmax of 10+ millimeters is large relatively speaking, but seems small to me given 10 millimeters is less than half an inch (25.21 millimeters in one inch).
I searched the forum but did not find any explanation. Anyone out there who would like to educate me? :blink: Many thanks for all replies. . .