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How Does a Sound Speaker Work?

12/28/2009 11:34 PM

Hello.. Does anyone know what is the role of the magnet in a sound speaker. Or what is the fundamental mechanism of a electrical speaker.
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Re: How does a sound speaker works

12/28/2009 11:40 PM

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/speaker.htm
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12/28/2009 11:43 PM

The speaker coil is an electromagnet that alternates polarity as the sound signal is applied. The stationary permanent magnet is what the coil pushes/pulls against. The speaker cone or dome is attached to the coil. As it moves back and forth, it in turn imparts motion to the surrounding air.

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12/29/2009 2:07 AM

Opposite of mic.
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Re: How Does a Sound Speaker Work?

12/29/2009 9:52 AM

HowStuffWorks - How Speakers Work
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