Yeah if there is no difference at all then it doesn't matter if I pick up Aluminum cone model. If there is and that is the difference then me going with Aluminum cone model will be a safe bet. So either way it doesn't matter. Just wanted to bring it here to know if it matters. And from the response I guess it doesn't.
There is a difference between marketing descriptions for "audiophile sensibilities" and the actual physical behavior of the cone when it is met with motor forces and air resistance. All cones will experience break-up as a property when they are in motion and working. The frequencies at which this happens will be unique to each driver and influenced by many criteria.
It is the Designers job to first build or choose the right Driver for the job at hand. Once that's done, the person designing the Cabinet and the system then has the job of combining the chosen Diver with the proper Cabinet size and alignment to execute flawlessly (hopefully) as a finished product.
(That latter point is why I commented on the CEA test above where the tester noted Vent Noise. While it may only be audible fully exposed and at max SPL, it is still a flaw in design to not account for adequate particle velocity inside the ports.)
I freely admit I may be confused now about what is in this thread vs the other 2 or 5 Sub threads working right now, but most Subwoofers will not have noticeable timbral differences. Our hearing just doesn't work like that, while higher up in the frequency ranges, one may well hear a difference between an aluminum or paper cone.
What becomes more important for you as a consumer is to learn enough about what is important in the final product, assuming you want to make this hobby a meaningful part of your lifestyle and maximize your experience. No judgement if not!
But where you need to look if you want to see how a Subwoofer performs beyond just output would be the compression testing and distortion measurements. Also sometimes a waterfall graph used to show resonance can be helpful.
Those will tell you much more about the product than saying paper cones are warm and aluminum are accurate.
Mind, not all of that information will be available all the time for every product, but learning how to interpret that data will aid you in making the best choice for your desired goals.
Here is a thread with a series of 3 articles about gaining a deeper understanding of measurments:
Over the last couple of years, Audioholics’ speaker reviews have contained graphs that have prompted questions from many readers about the meaning and importance of the information displayed in them. Some readers have found the information in them confusing, and that is our fault for not...
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