Low-Cost Audio for Automobiles Stroud Audio Incorporated

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Stroud, Stroud, author.

Conference Name:

SAE 2010 World Congress & Exhibition (2010-04-13 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2010

Summary:

Much design effort is given to the development and tuning of high-end automotive audio systems. Typically, premium speakers, separate amplifiers and careful tunings are used to create very high audio performance levels. Lower cost vehicles and vehicles of lower trim levels often feature more ordinary speakers and no separate amplifier. This typically leaves a number of listeners with little option for enjoying adequate bass performance, improved stereo imaging, et ceteraSmall changes in acoustical component features and specifications can produce significant returns in spectral performance. Additionally, low-cost, powerful audio digital signal processing (DSP) has made its way into modern receivers. As the processing power of these devices improves, there are new opportunities for lower-level vehicles to produce customer-pleasing levels of audio performance.This paper addresses issues facing designers of lower-end audio systems and proposes solutions for potentially vexing problems such as those caused by non-linear speaker excursion. Informal listening test results from expert and non-expert listeners are also included

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Publisher Number:

2010-01-1153

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license