acoustic impedance
Noun
Meaning
opposition to the flow of sound through a surface; acoustic resistance is the real component of acoustic impedance and acoustic reactance is the imaginary component
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The main reason for this is the difficulty of achieving proper impedance matching between the acoustic impedance of the drive unit and the air it radiates into.
Other types Different microscopes Scanning acoustic microscopes use sound waves to measure variations in acoustic impedance.
Spruce's high ratio of strength to weight minimizes acoustic impedance while offering strength sufficient to withstand the downward force of the strings.
The correct technical explanation is that they allow a better match to the acoustic impedance of the air.