PSB's Paul Barton (Part 2) - Measurements | Diffraction | Waveguides | Diminishing Returns

This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Paul Barton, founder of PSB Speakers. If you haven’t listened to season 3, episode 1 yet, do check that out first! In this second half of their conversation, the two discuss how the research at NRC contributed to the evolution of PSB speakers. Along the way, Paul gives the most cogent explanation ever of baffle diffraction and waveguides, and discusses how different driver materials affect the performance of a speaker. Sources: PSB Speakers: https://www.psbspeakers.com/ “PSB's Paul Barton (Part 1)”: https://www.soundstage.life/e/psbs-paul-barton-part-1-music-and-violins-starting-making-speakers-dr-floyd-toole-and-nrc/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:28 Introductions 00:00:44 Why the measurements matter  00:06:07 Explaining diffraction 00:10:04 Waveguides are more than felt 00:16:21 Music break: “Scorched Earth” by Maya Belsitzman 00:17:59 Room correction and exotic materials 00:22:21 Exploring different driver materials 00:24:25 Diminishing returns and setting priorities 00:38:06 “Your Papa and Mama” by Dialgo