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Tom Loizeaux
12-12-2004, 06:20 PM
If I want to judge the compliance, or softness of a speaker's surround, does a low Vas figure tell me it's softer? Doesn't a softer compliance indicate it's ability to work in a smaller, or sealed enclosure, as compared to a higher number Vas rating?
Can someone shed a little light on this?
Thanks,
Tom
Earl K
12-12-2004, 06:57 PM
Hi Tom
It would be much better if Giskard explained the relationship between
"Compliance" and the "TS" parameter Qms.
Qms is a unit of measurement that will also describe " Compliance" because its' a measurement of the mechanical resistance .
Vas is a more complex measurement that also involves the weight of the cone
( and air-mass being "pushed" by the cone; Mms ) among other parameters .
I think you've stated your "premise/argument" incorrectly .
A "large" value Vas will just about always indicate a high compliance .
<. Earl K
Tom Loizeaux
12-12-2004, 09:04 PM
Earl,
This is already helping!
Thanks,
Tom
speakerdave
12-12-2004, 10:33 PM
From the Parts Express Tech Talk Page:
"Vas (volume of air having the same compliance as the driver suspension)"
Larger volumes of air would be more compliant.
David
John Sheerin
12-18-2004, 07:34 PM
Vas=p0*c^2*Sd^2*Cms
p0 = density of air, c = speed of sound, Sd is cone area
So a higher Cms gives a higher Vas, ie, a softer suspension gives a higher Vas.
John
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