The Quarter-Wave Method of Speaker Testing

The theory and use of a method for testing loud speakers in theaters are described and presented as a tool for the theater serviceman. Using this method, the serviceman can quickly, and with an accuracy commensurate with his requirements, determine the average frequency response of the speakers, as seen from various points in an auditorium. He can determine also, for a specific auditorium, the horn-system distribution pattern that allows the use of a minimum of acoustic treatment and also the position of this treatment.

Print ISSN

0097-5834

Published

1942-05

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J09901