Tech That Flopped!

Donvito, they don’t because "acoustic suspension" is completely synonymous with "sealed." That’s the established convention.

I’m not saying new technology is not possible, but that I have never seen a single sealed speaker which did not rely on the same physics and models as an acoustic suspension design,so.... they’re the same. :) When you run a speaker simulation tool (WinISD, Bass Box Pro, etc.) there is no "sealed" option that is not also "acoustic suspension."



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@2psyop

I have actually been thinking a lot about that approach to reproducing musical instruments, and I'm not sure it was all hogwash, exactly. The quality of the drivers, timbre, etc. would keep me from seeking out a Bose 901.... but rear drivers is really interesting.

Snell used them, and Wilson's latest super-beast has one too.  I think they are quite interesting, but still an effect as opposed to more musical extraction.

To large degree, open baffle speakers do this too. Again, niche products, but fun and interesting solutions to problems.

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DBX records......Only one or two had real music content and the complex approach  soon slipped into oblivion. 

Time aligned speakers a niche'? Perhaps, but I'm not so sure. While not many manufacturers apply the principles, most of the few that do or did, achieved lasting high end critical acclaim, and significant high end market success. Sadly a couple of the most successful proponents passed away, leaving voids that have yet to find replacements with the necessary skills.

How about this one ? ..." Who Cares "