Choosing the correct speaker enclosure can be the difference between decent sound and excellent sound. As Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis explain in the September 2012 issue of audioXpress, “No matter how much effort was spent on the drivers’ design, the enclosure characteristics are still a significant factor in achieving smooth response, controlled bass, a defined stereo image, clarity, and definition.”
They go on to cover the most important things you need to know about speaker enclosures: practical uses, wood alternatives, experimental techniques, power-coated wood, laminate enclosures, and more.
An updated and largely expanded 2019 version of this article is now available online here.
