purephase
Purephase is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts, primarily in the fields of audio engineering and telecommunications. In audio, Purephase is a brand name for a type of loudspeaker technology developed by Meridian Audio. This technology aims to improve the phase response of speakers, ensuring that all frequencies arrive at the listener's ear at the same time, which proponents claim leads to a more accurate and natural sound reproduction. Meridian's Purephase system often involves specific driver arrangements and crossover designs.
In telecommunications, particularly in the context of wireless communication systems like cellular networks, "pure phase" can