The Loudspeaker Design Cookbook

Now in its sixth edition, this book has been an invaluable reference for the amateur speaker builder since 1977. Since the third edition, the biggest change in loudspeaker technology has been in the area of Computer Aided Design (CAD). This edition, like the fourth edition, has a chapter that specifically deals with CAD packages and also included many illustrations generated by LEAP (Loudspeaker Enclosure Analysis Program). Also added to this edition are two new chapters. The first on the very popular home theater loudspeakers design, the second on car audio loudspeakers.

Still, with all the changes in technology, the LDC remains a comprehensive listing of the most widely accepted design procedures that can be duplicated in a limited production environment, with a minimal investment in test gear. Actually, if you have an electronic repair technician willing to do the testing for you, all you need is a scientific calculator and some knowledge of high school algebra. Covered in 165 pages are:
1) Closed-Box Low-Frequency Systems
2) Vented-Box Low-Frequency Systems
3) Passive Radiator Low-Frequency Systems
4) Transmission-Line Low-Frequency Systems
5) Cabinet Construction: Shape and Size
6) Mid- and High Frequency Drivers: Application and enclosures
7) Passive and Active Crossover Networks
8) Loudspeaker Testing
9) Software
10) Home Theater Loudspeakers
11) Car Audio Loudspeakers

If you are interested in speaker building, and want only one book to cover the subject, this is it.