Principles of headphone design: A tutorial review

Avis, MR; Lewis, LJ

Abstract

Headphone design using lumped-parameter analysis and analogous circuits is described. Specifically a model of a dynamic driver in a circumaural enclosure is developed, but the approach may be applied to other drivers and enclosure types. Models are presented which illustrate key design constraints such as leak behaviour, open / closed back approaches, cup attenuation, cushion compliance and headband tension. Limitations of the lumped parameter approach are discussed, following which an introduction to analytical-modal and numerical modelling is presented.

Citation

Avis, M., & Lewis, L. Principles of headphone design: A tutorial review. Presented at Audio at Home : AES 21st UK Conference

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Audio at Home : AES 21st UK Conference
• Deposit Date: Jan 9, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 9, 2013
• Related Public URLs: http://www.aes.org/publications/conferences/
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference