What is the Loudspeaker Design Competition?

For those who don't know what the Loudspeaker Deign Competition is, here are the details.  Participating members are divided into groups of 3 or 4 individuals to design and construct a single bookshelf loudspeaker.  No speaker building experience is required and we will teach you everything you need to know to complete the project.  Each group of participants will be provided an identical tweeter and woofer from which to construct their speaker.  In addition a half sheet of 3/4 inch MDF will be provided for constructing the speaker enclosure. 

Lectures on loudspeaker design will begin in February and the final comparison of each group's loudspeaker will be held in April, during the beginning of Spring Quarter.  A blind listening test will be conducted to gauge the best sounding speaker and there will be prizes for the winners.

No one is too young, old, experienced, or inexperienced to join! Remember the last day to sign up is February 17, and no one may enter the competition without paying their AES dues to become a member.

To sign up for the competition, you must fill out an entry form. 

Loudspeaker Design Competition Application

National AES membership is required if you wish to enter the competition.
Even if you are not interested in participatingin the competition please
concider joining.  AES membership dues are the only way our club can afford
to operate and hold events like the Loudspeaker Design Competition.  The
cost is an annual $20 and not only gains you membership to an international
professional organization, but also gains you access to publications in
audio available online at http://aes.org .

AES Membership Application