[JohnR]

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]

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]

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

[JohnR]

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 

[jostber]

Decware Zen Project:

http://www.decware.com/paper92.htm

Troels Gravesen OBL-15:

http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/OBL-15.htm

DIY Open Baffle With Widerange Drivers

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/diy/0310/diy_open_baffle.htm

[AJinFLA]

XLBaffle.xls
MS Excel program
http://www.t-linespeakers.org/downloads.html

[G Georgopoulos]

The Basics:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipole_speaker

[lordoff]

I will recommend
https://www.speakerdesign.net with additional resources for speaker measurement and
archived John Kreskovsky's site https://musicanddesign.speakerdesign.net/products.html

Horay, I make my First post in Open Baffle thread. I'm so proud