Open Baffle Resources: Theory and Software

JohnR · « **on:** 5 Apr 2017, 12:45 pm »

This post will have a list of links to resource on the theory of open baffle speakers.

Please post in this thread if you have a suggestion that is not already here or additional information that should be added to this post.

Sites and articles for OB theory

http://www.linkwitzlab.com, Dr SiegFried Linkwitz - the "source" of much DIY activity in OB.
http://www.musicanddesign.com/tech.html, John Kreskovsky - detailed studies on specific aspects of open baffle design (and more).
Open Baffle Dipoles - How they work, and how to use them well (PDF download), Rudolf Finke - a handy PDF guide to many aspects of OB design.
Open Baffle Theory Articles by Martin J. King.

Software for simulating open baffles

The Edge from Tolvan software. Simple modeling program that works well for basic OB baffle shape.size modeling.
Basta from Tolvan software. "This program models OB speakers and includes the front baffle geometry, the placement of the drivers, and the crossover. It is almost as good as my latest MathCad worksheets." - mjk

MJK · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Apr 2017, 10:19 pm »

I recommend Basta.

http://www.tolvan.com/index.php?page=/basta/basta.php

This program models OB speakers and includes the front baffle geometry, the placement of the drivers, and the crossover. It is almost as good as my latest MathCad worksheets.

JohnH12 · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Apr 2017, 03:34 am »

Congrats, you are off to a great start with these links.

JohnR · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Apr 2017, 02:38 pm »

Quote from: MJK on 5 Apr 2017, 10:19 pm

I recommend Basta.

http://www.tolvan.com/index.php?page=/basta/basta.php

This program models OB speakers and includes the front baffle geometry, the placement of the drivers, and the crossover. It is almost as good as my latest MathCad worksheets.

Thanks Martin