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DT2420 Loudspeaker Design 4.5 credits

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Course syllabus DT2420 (Autumn 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DT2420 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The loudspeaker driver and Thiele/Small parameters. Closed and vented boxes. Baffle step. Effects of the room. Crossover filters. Computer simulation. Measurement techniques, sweep measurements, impulse response. Fourier transform, spectrum, perceptual evaluation.

A loudspeaker system is designed in project form.

Intended learning outcomes

Participants shall after the course be able to

  • describe how the electro-dynamical loudspeaker converts an electrical signal to sound
  • describe the effects of the box design on the sounding properties of the loudspeaker system
  • use simulation tools and moderns measurement techniques as aids for loudspeaker and crossover design
  • choose appropriate measurement methods for the different problems in loudspeaker design
  • choose appropriate methods for perceptual evaluation of loudspeaker systems.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Single course students: 90 university credits including 45 university credits in Mathematics or Information Technology. Swedish B, or equivalent and English A or equivalent.

Literature

Testing Loudspeakers by Joseph D’Appolito ISBN 1-882580-17-6 and complements.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.

Other requirements for final grade

Obligatory presence.
Project assignment (preliminary and final reports) and two assignments.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

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Offered by

CSC/Speech, Music and Hearing

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

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