More Developments in Loudspeaker Enclosure Materials

In this report, Klasco once again shares his knowledge with loudspeaker enclosures and reports on the progress in enclosure materials and technologies in 2020. And if someone has interesting things to share about wood enclosures, composites, plastics, improved plastic-based formulas, ABS/PA (polyimide), thermoset and thermoplastic resins, bulk-molded and sheet-molded thermosets and more, it's certainly Mike Klasco. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2020.

This Voice Coil Focus article explores the fabrication, materials, and performance aspects of speaker cones, a critical component in driver design. With the author's extensive experience in dealing with innovative speaker designs and bringing concepts into production, the article explains vital aspects of both paper pulp cone fabrication and polypropylene cones, addressing even the lesser known aspects, such as software simulation programs used to model results before starting tooling. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2020.

Not everyday we get to talk about strippers. The new Kinetic Reflex T-Stripper from Ideal Electrical, featuring an ergonomically curved handle and a stress-reducing Santoprene grip, replaces several tools with its convenient pliers and knife type blades for clean, accurate wire stripping and cutting every popular wire gauge. Ideal also has a solution for running cables in hard to access spaces.