Hornhögtalare
Hornhögtalare, often translated as horn speakers, are a type of loudspeaker that utilizes a horn, a type of acoustic transformer, to improve the efficiency and directivity of the driver. A horn speaker consists of a driver (typically a compression driver for mid-range and high frequencies, or a dynamic woofer for low frequencies) coupled to a horn. The horn's shape is designed to gradually expand, increasing its cross-sectional area from the driver's throat to the horn's mouth. This expansion acts to match the impedance of the air to the impedance of the driver, allowing for more efficient transfer of acoustic energy.
The primary advantage of horn loading is increased sensitivity. This means that horn speakers can produce a
However, horn speakers also have potential drawbacks. The physical size of horns can be considerable, especially