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Testing Loudspeakers

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As a matter of fact, it is the only book I have found on testing loudspeakers. Ater presenting the basics of the T/S Parameters theory to some extent, the author presents the relative measurement techniques deeply enough. In general the most interesting topics concernig loudspeaker testing are covered adequately. The theoritical background is also included and presented in simple and absolutely comprehensible language. It is a must-have companion for the very popular "Loudspeaker Disign Cookbook" by Vance Dickason. In a few words I was overall satisfied.

I recently bought "Testing Loudspeakers" by Joseph D'Appolito thinking I would be able to test my collection of vintage hi-fi speakers but the book is so technical it way over my head and is not the right book if you don't have a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering (my Master's is in Education University of Colorado 1995). The author J. D'Appolito even tells you in his book to first read Loudspeaker Design Cookbook and understand what's going on. Why didn't anyone tell me this before I wasted my money? If you are thinking you are going to learn how to test your home audio speakers with this book and you are a beginner like me, good luck. I thought I was buying a book that would tell me in simple language how to test my speakers, but it goes into complicate math, electronic and theory etc. And to add insult to injury it doesn't even get into crossover networks. You have got to be kidding me. Again the author tells you to go buy another book if you want to know about crossovers. This book is for the professional sound engineer with a degree in electronics.

This book realy clear any doubts about loudspeakers analysis, and is very helpful to any entusiast or sound's engineer.

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