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Originally Posted by G6Tanuki
I've always wondered why speakers are traditionally conical rather than flat! Surely the difference in distance travelled by sounds from the centre vs sounds from the edge must introduce some degree of 'colouration' particularly at higher frequencies?
A solid, flat plate would seem instinctively more-sensible: that's pretty much what electrostatic speakers used.
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Interesting, but the advantage (if only slight) is a cone shaped diaphragm will have the advantage of more surface area to move air and being a good deal more rigid and stable structure.