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Subwoofer system using a passive radiator

US4350847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1981
Grant dateSep 21, 1982
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R5/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A loudspeaker subwoofer system is disclosed which combines signals from more than one audio channel. A single enclosure mounts an active driver for each of a plurality of audio channels, which active drivers are respectively connected to each respective audio channel. A passive radiator loudspeaker is also mounted in the single enclosure. The passive radiator is acoustically coupled to the active drivers and functions as a subwoofer.

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