Baffle Step Calculator
Estimate baffle-step frequency from effective baffle width.
How the baffle step calculator works
Effective baffle width sets the frequency where radiation transitions from half-space to full-space, causing a low-frequency rise in response. The calculator estimates fbs and typical compensation range.
Key terms
- Baffle step - ~6 dB broad boost when wavelength exceeds baffle width.
- Effective width - narrowest dimension that limits LF radiation (often front panel).
- Baffle-step compensation - EQ or passive network to restore flat response.
Frequently asked questions
- What causes baffle step? A transition from half-space to full-space radiation as wavelength exceeds baffle dimensions, often ~6 dB rise.