Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook, Second Edition [Paperback]

John Borwick (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240513711 | ISBN-13: 978-0240513713 | Publication Date: January 5, 1995 | Edition: 2

Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook is written by a dozen specialists providing a detailed and up to date technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones. Now revised throughout, this second edition covers all the latest aspects of digital signal processing; plus a new chapter on loudspeaker enclosures. A logical sequence takes the reader from theory and construction of transducer drive units and enclosures, to such practical matters as construction, applications in rooms, public address, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and musical instruments. Loudspeaker measurements and subjective evaluation are treated in equal detail and headphones are comprehensively discussed in an extended chapter.



Now covers all the latest aspects of digital signal processing
New chapter on loudspeaker enclosures
International team of contributors

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This book brings together in a single volume every aspect of loudspeaker and headphone theory and practice in sufficient depth to equip students and practitioners alike with a solid working knowledge of the subject.'
Lighting and Sound International

'As a single reference work, no engineer or keen enthusiast should be without a copy.'
Hi Fi World

Review of first edition:
'If you're interested in this subject area, The Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook will give you a lot of fascinating information which is not available anywhere else. It should be a part of your library.'
Sound and Communications

From the Publisher

Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook is written by a dozen specialists providing a detailed and up to date technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones. Now revised throughout, this second edition covers all the latest aspects of digital signal processing. It also contains a new chapter on loudspeaker enclosures. A logical sequence takes the reader from theory and construction of transducer drive units and enclosures, to such practical matters as construction, applications in rooms, public address, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and musical instruments. Loudspeaker measurements and subjective evaluation are treated in equal detail and headphones are comprehensively discussed in an extended chapter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (January 5, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240513711
• ISBN-13: 978-0240513713
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,770,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars useful, August 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook, Second Edition (Paperback)

1.will help in speaker selection for those interested in selecting decent speakers.

2.speaker placement section is usefull for the average home stereo.

3.tend to contain quite a bit of math and theory.

4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to get through, February 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook, Second Edition (Paperback)

Symbols and nomenclature used for mathematical equations is often non-standard. The organization of information is somewhat disoriented. Often symbology is not explained. Though the information contained is plentiful and probably complete, it was difficult to discern what formulae applied to what. The book appears to have been written for one who didn't need the book to begin with.