Flipx99 5,000+ posts
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I often thought about that...even in non-spl applications where the cone is horizontal, it would seem like that would be more apt to happen. I would think the magnet field around the motor would keep it somewhat aligned during normal applications. At higher pressures, I could see how minor deflections in the cone would cause the coil to wobble or rock in the gap.Breaking/Folding cones isn't the only issue. Keeping the coil under control is a huge part of it to. and when the cone is being forced in wierd driections it causes the coil to rock in the gap.
I wish I could find my cameral...i have a folded MT cone here at the house I coudl show...but no camera //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif
I assume someone is working on proposed solutions...My knowlegde of electromagnetic dynamics is quite limited where I could not think of a way (electronically) to keep the coil perfectly centered in the gap in extreme situations. I would assume driver orientation plays a part but to what extent, I do not know. Furthermore, it would seem that driver orientation plays a key role in achieveing a higher SPL. Perhaps any gains that driver orientation could provide is eroded by loss of SPL.
Sorry if this seems like rambling. Just want to be sure if what I am thinking is atleast somewhat correct.