Phase plug and throat divider question
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 9:23 am
I was wondering the theory behind "flat" "spherical" and "parabolic cone' phase plugs like in the Omni, Jack and commercial drivers. I know it's about phase and directivity in the midrange, but moreso what the tradeoffs are in each shape, such as would a parabolic cone nessisarily be an improvement over a flat disc.
Also, I have some ancient DR200 from the very original plans which have a square shaped throat and no filler discs. Not sure if it was by design or my error, but the throat divider is over an inch below the baffle plate. The drivers are mounted flush to the baffle plate with no mounting ring as in newer iterations. I am currently working on refurbishing them and wondering if there are any tweaks/improvements I can try while I have them apart. I've already added a spacer ring for the drivers. Thanks!
Also, I have some ancient DR200 from the very original plans which have a square shaped throat and no filler discs. Not sure if it was by design or my error, but the throat divider is over an inch below the baffle plate. The drivers are mounted flush to the baffle plate with no mounting ring as in newer iterations. I am currently working on refurbishing them and wondering if there are any tweaks/improvements I can try while I have them apart. I've already added a spacer ring for the drivers. Thanks!