kõlarielemendi
A kõlarielement, often referred to as a speaker driver or transducer, is the fundamental component within a loudspeaker responsible for converting electrical signals into sound waves. It essentially acts as the "voice" of the speaker. The most common type of kõlarielement is the electrodynamic driver, which operates on the principle of electromagnetism. This involves a diaphragm, typically made of paper, plastic, or metal, attached to a voice coil. The voice coil is suspended within a magnetic gap created by a permanent magnet. When an electrical audio signal is passed through the voice coil, it generates a fluctuating magnetic field that interacts with the permanent magnet. This interaction causes the voice coil and the attached diaphragm to move back and forth. This movement displaces the surrounding air, creating pressure variations that our ears perceive as sound. Different types of kõlarielemendid exist to reproduce specific frequency ranges. Woofers are designed for low frequencies, mid-range drivers for middle frequencies, and tweeters for high frequencies. These are often combined in multi-way speaker systems to achieve a broader and more accurate sound reproduction. The size, material, and design of a kõlarielement significantly influence its performance, including its sensitivity, frequency response, and distortion characteristics.