| Dipole | |
| A loudspeaker type that features one or two drivers that emanate sound in opposite directions out of phase with each other. A benefit of a dipole speaker is the cancellation of the sound at 90 degrees to the listening axis, which helps reduce side-wall room interactions. In home theater, dipoles are often used to create a "diffuse" soundfield where there is minimal sound radiated directly at the listener. | |