Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook, Third Edition [Hardcover]

John Borwick (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240515781 | ISBN-13: 978-0240515786 | Publication Date: April 10, 2001 | Edition: 3

Written by a team of experts, the Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook provides a detailed technical reference of all aspects of loudspeakers and headphones: 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 discussed comprehensively.

This third edition takes account of recent significant advances in technology, including:
· the latest computer-aided design systems
· digital audio processing
· new research procedures
· the full range of loudspeakers
· new user applications.


An essential reference source for anyone involved in the audio industry
Contains information not easily available from any other source
Covers all aspects of digital signal processing

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you are seriously into speaker design then it is worth getting a copy to have everything you'd need in one place." - Lighting and Sound International

'The third edition continues its authoritative tradition with a lineup of star contributors including Keith Holland, John Watkinson, Philip Newell and is edited by John Borwick. It covers propular practice and technical theory in a variety of contexts including sound studios and sound reinforcement, and is rich in graphs, figures, illlustrations and photographs.'
Studio Sound June 2001

Reviews of previous editions:

'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

'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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (April 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240515781
• ISBN-13: 978-0240515786
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #886,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Second Edition is more interesting, April 22, 2011

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This review is from: Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook, Third Edition (Hardcover)

The chapter about headphones in the 2nd edition is very valuable. It makes you think why it has been removed from the 3rd edition. There are some computer codes for some calculations in the second edition also. On the other hand this is an updated version in many ways therefore it is still a great book in this area of acoustics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference, April 24, 2003

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Noname (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Loudspeaker and Headphone Handbook, Third Edition (Hardcover)

References of that sort are seldom found. Perhaps not really suited for direct design application, it however provides extremely diverse information and insight into the different technologies for making loudspeakers and ways other components in the audio path interact with them. The bass-reflex principles and passive baffle for example are explained quite precisely and concisely. Surprisingly though, I didn't see a mention of the semi-active baffle, where a short circuited loudspeaker is used as the secondary vibrating body. The chapter on headphones however is unique. I don't know of a better presentation in a book reference format, than this one.