Joseph D'Appolito
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born | |
---|---|
Field | BEE (1958), SMEE (1964), EE (1964) and Ph.D.(1969) |
Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts |
Known for | D'Appolito Configuration, Contributions to DIY audio |
Joseph A. D'Appolito is best known as the developer of the "D'Appolito Configuration" which was first described in his "A Geometric Approach to Eliminating Lobing Error in Multiway Loudspeakers"[1]. This configuration is recognized by loudspeakers which have two midrange or woofer drivers arranged vertically above and below the tweeter[2]. Author of "Testing Loudspeakers" and a contributing editor to AudioXpress magazine[3]. Owner of consulting firm, Audio and Acoustics, Ltd. whose clients include Snell Acoustics; HECO/Recoton, GmbH and Usher Audio Technology[2].
[edit] References
- ^ AES 74th Convention, September 1983
- ^ a b Joseph A. D'Appolito biographical sketch
- ^ AudioXpress magazine contributors
