Why the Magic Speaker 360 uses a wooden vibrating blade

Acoustic qualities of wood for sound reproduction

The fact that sound is projected by a flexible wooden blade lends a certain warmth to the sound and magnifies the reproduction of wooden instruments such as the guitar, violin or piano, to name but a few.

The Magic Speaker's acoustic blade, made of flexible lutherie wood, uses natural damping to absorb and dissipate unwanted vibrations.

This process reduces resonances and echoes, delivering a clear, pure sound.

Unlike synthetic materials, wood has an innate ability to manage vibrations, making it an ideal choice for optimal sound diffusion.

Comparison with wooden instruments

Wooden instruments are renowned for their ability to produce warm, harmonically rich sounds.

The Magic Speaker, with its wooden blade, reproduces this sound quality by amplifying vibrations in a similar way:

• Guitar: The wooden soundboard of a guitar plays a crucial role in the diffusion of sound.

Likewise, the Magic Speaker's wooden blade diffuses sound in a rich, balanced way, similar to that of a well-built guitar.

• Violins and pianos: these instruments use wooden resonance boxes to produce a warm, vibrant sound.

The Magic Speaker's vibrating wooden blade reproduces this warmth, boosting frequencies harmonically and naturally.

Acoustic properties of wood

• Natural resonance: Wood is a naturally resonant material.

Wooden musical instruments, such as guitars, drums, violins and flutes, take advantage of this resonance to produce rich, harmonious sounds.

A vibrating wooden blade can therefore amplify frequencies harmoniously, adding a natural warmth to the sound.

• Natural damping: Wood has natural damping properties, which means it can reduce unwanted harmonics and strident high frequencies.

This leads to a softer, more pleasant sound, often described as "warm".

• Sound Wave Propagation: The way wood transmits sound waves is unique.

It tends to filter out high frequencies in subtle ways, which can soften the sound and make it more pleasing to the ear.

This characteristic is particularly beneficial for the sound reproduction of acoustic instruments.

Improving Sound Quality

• Reduction of unwanted reverberation: Wood can help minimize unwanted reverberation by absorbing and diffusing sound waves more evenly.

This leads to a more faithful reproduction of sound, without parasitic echoes.

• Omnidirectional diffusion: The blade's ability to diffuse sound in all directions enables uniform sound coverage, which is essential for recreating the acoustic experience of wooden instruments in a room or space.