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Here is the list of downloadable CAD programs
and sites which contain software:
Blaubox
- (DOS) 215K Freeware
Free to us by Blaupunkt, good freeware CAD program
available for loudspeaker design.
Designed cheifly for automotive applications.
This creates problem with Blaubox - it will figure a "computer - generated
optimum" enclosure - tends to be smaller than an actual "optimum" enclosure
- a compromise between performance and box size. A speaker database allows
you to store info on all your drivers, available for instant review. Also
plots the low frequency driver response, and you can display two separate
enclosure/sub designs at once so you can see how different designs compare
with each other. Very good port calculations. Also will help figure the
dimensions for a box, and print a hard copy of dimensions. Although programmed
with automotive applications in mind, this program works well for building
home speakers too.
Box Plot 3.0 -
(Win95) 244K Shareware
Written by Rick Carlson.
Box Plot is an excellent shareware CAD programs
for loudspeaker design. Great program for any amateur builder. Program
assumes you have a fair working knowledge of theory and design, but also
features an informative program help file, as well as general information
about speaker design. Used correctly, this program gives a very accurate
model of loudspeaker alignments and theoretical display of driver performance
in a variety of enclosures.
Mobile
Design 1 - (Win95) 609K Freeware
This excellent CAD program is freeware from Mobile
Dynamics.
Simple to use, though rather limited in scope.
Works well if you are trying to design sealed or isobarik enclosures. This
program is designed only for figuring true "optimum" ported enclosures.
If you deviate from this, the displayed bass rolloff frequency may not
change with the enclosure size. Gives you theoretical tuning and roll-off
frequencies.
Perfect
Box 4.5 - (DOS) 216K Shareware
Excellent shareware CAD program that helps you
compute several different configurations, including isobarik
and push-pull enclosures. Provides a driver database
to store all your sub information, and includes a nifty frequency graph,
as well as a table that displays theoretical low frequency SPL's. Also
plots excursion vs. power handling, and can print any of it's graphs for
a hard copy. The program figures true "optimum" alignments by default,
but you can change enclosure size manually. This program provides accurate
alignment changes when you experiment with enclosure volume and tuning
frequencies.
Thiele -
(DOS) 31K Freeware
Written by Jonathon.
Program to help you test and determine Thiele/Small
parameters for your sub! A great little program for the DIY speaker builder,
or for someone with drivers and no specifications.
Madisound's FTP Site includes many other useful audio programs and files for download.
KB Acoustics Audio Software is an informative but limited program which helps with room and speaker placement. Very neat and interactive.