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From: msc@alessia.dei.unipd.it (Matteo Santinato 228156)
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Subject: Crossover Passion.
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Date: 26 Jun 91 12:57:50 GMT
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 	Hi.

	I have been speaking with a friend of mine (Francesco) about
	the design of the crossover networks for the Mirage M1 and M3
	loudspeakers.  As you know, the dispersion of sound is a
	function of frequency: Low frequencies are omnidirectional,
	while high frequencies are very directional.  I assume that
	the low frequency response of the M1 crossover unit is the
	same for both the front and rear woofers and that the response
	of both woofers is added in the room.  On the contrary, the
	tweeter response is not added because it is directional.

	In order to have a flat frequency response from the system,
	assuming the same sensitivity from all of the drivers, I
	must provide more drive to the tweeter than to the woofer.
	Am I right?  What is the best design for a midrange crossover
	unit?  Any advice is appreciated.

	Thank you.

 					Matteo Santinato
 					msc@alessia.dei.unipd.it