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Anthony wrote:
 Also, breakup nodes are less of an issue with paper or hybrid cones. All metal cones sound like breaking glass when they breakup. Not really, but you get a top layer of shrill distortion. that is pretty noticeable (and it's usually specific -- you'll listen to one passage and the speaker sounds great, then it hits that one note and you want to cringe). But paper cones don't sound this harsh, so something to consider. |
When used in higher octaves [non-subwoofer] paper cones are more likely than a relatively more rigid cone such a metal one to have these resonances in the intended passband. Thus at times, due to this less rigid structure, implementation of a paper cone will require allowing audible cone resonance to enter the signal path. While using a more rigid material in such an application will typically allow for no breakup nodes in the passband presuming a sufficiently designed crossover and driver. If one is experiencing distortion from cone break up is due to improper driver choice coupled with poor crossover design.