![]() Most bookshelf and larger boxes are simply medium-density fiberboard (MDF) that is vinyl wrap-covered and “groove folded” out of a larger sheet (see Photo 1). Other materials have been tried with limited acceptance but that has begun to change in a big way and is the focus of this article. Wood and wood particle board cabinets are traditionally used for mid-to-large-size speaker enclosures. Enclosures also need to provide a rigid structure to support the drivers with minimum panel resonances. This is needed to avoid the front and back radiation from the cone from canceling each other. ![]() ![]() At the most basic acoustic level, the speaker enclosure’s purpose is to isolate the woofer’s back wave from the front. ![]() No matter how much effort is spent on the loudspeaker driver design, the enclosure characteristics are still a significant factor in achieving smooth response, controlled bass, and defined stereo image. ![]()
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