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Behold...the tinfoil loudspeaker!

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UPDATED: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 21:55
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:01 PM

CREVANREAVER




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A groundbreaking new loudspeaker that can be printed on and used as a wall poster has been developed by British engineers.

The lightweight and flexible speakers are less than 0.25mm thick and could also be concealed in car interiors or ceiling tiles.

They were developed by the University of Warwick spin-out company, Warwick Audio Technologies, who plan to start selling them later this year.

Steve Couchman, CEO of Warwick Audio Technologies said: 'We believe this is a truly innovative technology.

'Its size and flexibility means it can be used in all sorts of areas where space is at a premium.'

All speakers work by converting an electric signal into sound. Usually, the signal is used to generate a varying magnetic field, which in turn vibrates a mechanical cone to produce a sound.

The new 'Flat, Flexible Loudspeaker' uses a bendy laminate made up of thin, conducting and insulating materials, which when vibrated by an electrical signal produces a clearer, crisper noise.

The makers say the sound is projected further and doesn't deteriorate in quality or volume like conventional speakers. It can also be angled in a certain direction.

The FFL was first developed by Dr Duncan Billson and Professor David Hutchins, both from the University of Warwick, with early trials using just two sheets of tinfoil and an insulating layer of baking paper to produce sound.

They hope they will one day replace all traditional speakers used in our homes and cars.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1166345/Sounds-good-The
-flat-loudspeaker-sheet-foil.html?ITO=1490

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:04 PM

WHOZIT


RUE could use the tinfoil for her hat

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 4:41 PM

RUE

I have a vote and I'm not afraid to use it!


The speakers remind me of these:

http://www.magnepan.com/sitemap

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 5:40 PM

BYTEMITE


And then I could steal it... :)

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 5:56 PM

ANTHONYT

Freedom is Important because People are Important


Hello,

Whozit, I hate to ascribe to generic stereotypes, but surely you grasp the ironic humor of YOU telling Rue that SHE can use it for a tinfoil hat.

I mean, your position on world philosophy may be completely spot on, but you must also be aware that it is you, and not she, that represents the tinfoil demographic.

--Anthony



"Liberty must not be purchased at the cost of Humanity." --Captain Robert Henner

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 6:07 PM

BYTEMITE


No, really, I'll take it if no one else wants it. I'd be pleased to be part of the tin-foil hat crowd, and hey, loudspeaker! Bonus.

Am I the only person here who thinks that combination is brilliant? What tin-foil afficionado wouldn't want to be able to pipe counter-active frequencies through their protective headgear, or hook up a mike to make their doomsday prophecies all the more ear catching?

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 6:10 PM

ANTHONYT

Freedom is Important because People are Important


Hello,

If I may make a risque suggestion, 'loudspeaker underwear' is an intriguing possibility with this technology. Sound is just vibration, after all.

On the negative side, this technology will probably make sonic weapons viable.

Muuuuuuaaaaaa'dib! ;-)

--Anthony



"Liberty must not be purchased at the cost of Humanity." --Captain Robert Henner

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 6:22 PM

BYTEMITE


Ooh, yeah, imagine if someone could take over the frequencies you're putting out. Hemorrhage. :(

Darn.

Maybe I'll take the hat anyway, though, good for street cred.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009 9:55 PM

FREMDFIRMA


Again, watchin you guys sometimes is like watching a train full of mashmallow peeps T-bone a tanker truck full of coca cola.

Meh heh heh.

-F

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