SLAAE48 May   2025 TAS5825M

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Smart Amp Fundamentals
    1. 2.1 Speaker Basics and Models
    2. 2.2 Smart Amp Algorithm
  6. 3Preparation Work
    1. 3.1 Hardware Preparation
    2. 3.2 Software Preparation
    3. 3.3 Speaker Information
  7. 4Speaker Characterization
    1. 4.1 Characterization Set-up
    2. 4.2 Characterization Process
    3. 4.3 Speaker Characterization Guide
      1. 4.3.1 Hardware Connection
      2. 4.3.2 Power Up
      3. 4.3.3 Software Configuration
      4. 4.3.4 Speaker Characterization
        1. 4.3.4.1 Preparation
        2. 4.3.4.2 Speaker Type Selection
        3. 4.3.4.3 IV Measurement
        4. 4.3.4.4 Determine BL
        5. 4.3.4.5 Thermal Measurement
        6. 4.3.4.6 SPL Measurement
        7. 4.3.4.7 Safe Operating Area
        8. 4.3.4.8 Speaker Model Export
  8. 5Smart Amp Tuning and Verification
    1. 5.1 Smart Amp Tuning Guide
      1. 5.1.1  System Check
      2. 5.1.2  Choose Processing Flow
      3. 5.1.3  Import Speaker Model
      4. 5.1.4  Analog Gain Setting
      5. 5.1.5  Adjust System Gain
      6. 5.1.6  Equalizer Setting
      7. 5.1.7  Smart Bass Tuning
      8. 5.1.8  Bass Compensation
        1. 5.1.8.1 Corner Frequency
        2. 5.1.8.2 Alignment Order and Type
      9. 5.1.9  Max Level Tuning
        1. 5.1.9.1 Xmax
        2. 5.1.9.2 LAE Frequency
        3. 5.1.9.3 Power Limit
        4. 5.1.9.4 Attack, Decay, Energy
      10. 5.1.10 Anti Clipper
    2. 5.2 Smart Amp Verification
      1. 5.2.1 SPL Response Verification
      2. 5.2.2 Thermal Protection Verification
  9. 6Summary
  10. 7References

5.1.8.2 Alignment Order and Type

The order and type settings determine the attenuation speed of bass signals for the target magnitude response, which can have significant influence on the audio response for signals below the corner frequency, and this setting can be kept in default values for most applications. If the speakers are very sensitive and cannot withstand large excursions, the suggestion is to select a higher order. And a lower order setting can be chosen to keep more low frequency signals and improve the audio bass performance.

When adjusting these settings, a series of listening tests need to be performed, and here are some practical suggestions:

  1. Adjust Corner Frequency while watching the compensation curve (red curve) in the response plot window.
  2. Compensation (red curve) between 10dB to 20dB usually can provide good performance.
  3. Do not exceed the 20dB line (at least in the beginning of tuning).

The speaker magnitude response curves with and without the bass compensation have been demonstrated in Figure 5-10 and Figure 5-11.

TAS5825M Speaker Response With Bass Compensation Disabled Figure 5-10 Speaker Response With Bass Compensation Disabled
TAS5825M Speaker Response With Bass Compensation Enabled Figure 5-11 Speaker Response With Bass Compensation Enabled