Jting-F posted a video on his Twitter that he's making the heart monitor thing and will try to make it ACTUALLY monitor your heart. I don't have a Twitter, but I saw it when Pocari posted a video about them. Hecking(trying to be family friendly) insane, dude...
I’m actually currently working on an Ampwave myself, I’m planning for them to be retro 80’s theme so I’ve been looking at things from that time period to know how to truly make them retro 80’s
I truely have respect for people who make fursuits, I hope you can sell some one day (if you're not already). I haven't seen them yet but I'm sure that they're amazing, keep doing what you love! :D 😊
@@ArcticTFurry 80's thrash metal, probably a good way to go ruclips.net/video/oN6TjsBeJsM/видео.html ruclips.net/video/EVARJKf3Teg/видео.html ruclips.net/video/rTlBua7mfao/видео.html ruclips.net/video/Sz4u5nGwB9g/видео.html
The songs you used just took me back to when i first discovered Monstercat through JS&B...that Razor Sharp reference was awesome! And all of the songs you used just make me go back in time.
I thought this species was so cool when I found it on twitter! I made an ampwave named Gage a few weeks ago and it got a lot of positive feedback- anyways. Amazing video as always Stormi!!!
Ampwaves!! I've heard about them. And I like that specie. But I don't need to create an Amp sona, Cause I'm creating another robotic based sona. (A robotic Wolf-dog called Zt4ru). Big Greetings Stormi. And a big like to this vid ^w^
Yes! People are making more music based species! I'm currently working on a custom species called Electora: Imp like creatures made entirely of music, and they can freely shapeshift into organic, robotic, and botanic forms to match the situation and mood. I hope people will like them once they're done. :)
These species are so fucking rad!!!!! Also I have perfect pitch as well! It’s cool to see others that have it! Fun fact for those who don’t know what that is, it basically describes an ability that some people have that allows them to know what notes sound like just from in their head. This entails being able to always be in the right key of a song without actively listening to it!
I’d love one but having a species someone’s created seems difficult. Like you have to do so much. Create a design that fits into the guidelines of the species, there’s so much customization you can do too so it’s overwhelming. You have to keep telling people that it’s not a species you made and if you make a dog with speakers in it everyone attacks you even if all you did was add a speaker in the stomach. It’s exhausting in my opinion. But kudos to anyone who has made their own species/owns an open or closed species
Imagine going to convention and then seeing an ampwave dressed up in adidas tracksuit and blasting hardbass through its ears xd (sorry for my english :) )
A bit sad that my girl Dissonance didn't make the cut as an example, but ecstatic nonetheless to see others being showcased and the species itself getting the spotlight! I fell in love with Amps as soon as I saw Slumber's original guide and I almost feel like a proud parent watching how much praise and attention the species is getting. Each and every Ampwave is a true work of art and I hope this video will bring even more love to them!
@@StormiFolf yeah thats kinda what i expected, you should do like a full video of every time you mess recording up, like a blooper video, that would be hilarious
Maybe start off with a theme? Like how the ampwaves are themed/based off sound and then look up random animals and pick one or more animals and put a creative spin on it (or them if there’s more than one) and most importantly take your time, new species don’t happen overnight......hope this somewhat helps
Slumberyote also made my fursona species! It’s called knick-knack. I don’t know if they did much with it since I brought my sona from them when it was still in it’s early stage of development but it’s so cool to see they’ve made another species!
Material list took an hour to type. Microphones (mic) Depending upon the type of microphone, raw materials may vary. Permanent magnets are generally made from a neodymium iron boron compound. The voice coil and cable are made from copper wire. Speakers______________________________________________________________________________ Aluminum-coated polypropylene Polypropylene coated with a thin layer of aluminum. The combination creates a stiff, lightweight material used in woofer cones. Aramid A synthetic fiber with excellent strength-to-weight properties. It can be woven into a fabric, or blended into polypropylene to produce lightweight, weather-resistant woofer cones that have the natural sound characteristics found in high-quality paper cones. Butyl rubber A rubber/butylene compound with excellent flexibility and durability. Used for speaker surrounds. Cast aluminum Cast metals have a greater resistance to resonance than stamped metals when used in speaker baskets. Cast aluminum combines light weight with rigidity and strength. C.M.M.D. (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) First developed by Infinity for their home speakers, C.M.M.D. is a layered composite of thin ceramics and metal. This material is non-resonant, stiff and quite strong. It is notable for producing uncolored sound with excellent dispersion. C.M.M.D. is used for woofers, midranges and tweeters. Ferrofluids Ferrofluids dissipate heat that builds up in speaker voice coils. Since ferrofluids are magnetic, they don't require physical containment - the speaker's magnetic field holds the fluid in place. Foamed IMPP When polypropylene is injected as a foam into a speaker mold, the resulting material retains air bubbles that make it lighter without giving up strength. Glass-imide A blend of glass fibers and plastics with excellent heat resistance. Used in constructing voice coil formers. Graphite-injected polypropylene A composite material of polypropylene and graphite that is stiffer and stronger than regular polypropylene film. HCL HCL (HoneyComb-Laminate) is a laminate that combines layers of woven glass fiber with an inner core of Nomex honeycomb. The result is a very strong material, excellent for speakers that need to handle high power. H.O.P. (Highly Oriented Polyolefine) The molecules in Highly Oriented Polyolefine are arranged in linear strands, giving this material more inherent strength and rigidity than most other polymer films. H.O.P. is used by Sony for woofer cones. IMPP consists of polypropylene that is injected into a mold when forming the speaker cone. The speaker cone retains more stiffness, and is less colored by resonation, than cast polypropylene cones. IMPP composite To increase the strength and stiffness of IMPP, other materials are added to form IMPP composites. These materials are usually minerals like mica or carbon. Injection-molded polypropylene See IMPP. Kaladex/Kaladax A polyethylene film that features excellent stiffness, shape retention, and durability. Tweeters made with this material produce natural, uncolored highs. Kapton voice coil Kapton is a polymer that is often used in applications where high-temperature capabilities are important. It's well-suited for use in voice coil formers. Kevlar® Kevlar is the trademarked name of a synthetic fiber developed by DuPont as a substitute for steel in tires. Also used in body armor, Kevlar, blended with other polymers, is used in speaker cones for its light weight, strength, and rigidity. Laminated polyester This is a multi-layered material made of polyester fibers. This soft material has a natural, warm sound, much like silk. Mylar Mylar, developed in the 1950s, is one of the granddaddies of polyester films. Mylar is usually used in small speakers such as tweeters or midranges. It's unaffected by humidity and is fairly inexpensive. Also known as PET. Neodymium magnet Neodymium is one of several rare earth metals used in creating small, high-strength magnets. Neodymium magnets are usually used in tweeters. Neoglass A woven glass-fiber material. Neoglass is used in tweeters that need high power-handling capabilities. PBO fiber PBO (polybenzoxazole) is a polymer that can be extruded into fibers and woven into a tough material. This fiber is used to build woofer cones. Pearl polycarbonate Polycarbonates are blends of polyester films and carbon. Pearl polycarbon is a very lightweight yet rigid material that works well in tweeters. Pearl refers to the bead-like microscopic structure of the polymer. Pearl mica Micas are a group of minerals composed of various amounts of aluminum, potassium, and other metals. Pearl mica has a distinct lustrous, pearl-like color. When injected into polypropylene, it yields a material that is dense yet sensitive - ideal for woofer cones. PEI PET A generic name for Mylar. Polyethylene A polymer film material used in tweeters. Very similar in performance to Mylar. Poly Polycarbonate A blend of polyester films and carbon resulting in a hard, non-resonant material used mainly in bright-sounding tweeters, and occasionally in constructing the speaker basket. Polycarbonates can be produced in a variety of colors, including transparent, for a distinctive look. Polyester foam Foam material with polyester fibers blended for extra strength and durability. Polyester foam is used for speaker surrounds. Polyethermide Polyetherimide Polyetherimide, also known as PEI, Polyethermide, or Polyimide, is a very common polymer used for a variety of products. Its lightweight, shape-retaining properties, and high-temperature handling make it a good, reasonably-priced option for tweeter material. Polyimide Polymer/mica A polymer film, such as polypropylene, made stronger by the addition of the mineral mica. Polypropylene A very popular material for car speakers, polypropylene is fairly rigid, with good internal damping, and complete weather-resistance. PPC PPTA A polymer film that is chemically the same as "Aramid," but produced as a film, rather than as a fiber. It has the same excellent strength-to-weight characteristics as Aramid, and is usually used in tweeters and midranges. Pulp Pulp (paper) woofers are inexpensive, and when properly engineered can provide great sound. Rubber Rubber is one of the most common materials used for speaker surrounds. It gives the woofer the flexibility and strength it needs for extended use in the potentially extreme environmental conditions of your car. Silk Silk is often used in tweeters for smoother reproduction of the high frequencies, giving you a sound that's warm, mellow, and refined. Silk tweeters designed for high power handling are often reinforced with synthetic materials that add extra stiffness for improved damping, so they can pump out the volume while still keeping things smooth and maintaining accuracy. Santoprene Often used for speaker surrounds, Santoprene is a rubber and thermoplastic meld that is highly durable. Textile As opposed to metals or synthetics, textiles are used in tweeters for a smoother, mellower sound. Titanium Used in tweeters, titanium is extremely light and less resonant than aluminum, allowing it to reproduce high frequencies with extreme accuracy, but without the harsh edge that some audio enthusiasts attribute to aluminum tweeters. Treated cloth Many manufacturers use cloth in tweeters and speaker surrounds for its responsiveness. That cloth is treated with additional materials that reinforce it for durability. Woven fiberglass Many woofer cones use this blend of plastic and glass fibers for its accuracy in the midrange and resistance to wear and tear. Its woven pattern increases flexibility and enhances responsiveness.
AMPWAVES ARE AN OPEN SPECIES!! Anyone can make one!
(...probs should've mentioned this in the vid)
👌🏾 ok
Roof roof
dawh you didnt use my ampwave for the video xD
How are your teeth?
Welp ima make this fursoms
Ampwave relationships must be weird like: “I really like you now sacrifice 10 years of your life and lets have a baby”
Basically human relationships, but replace the year with 18 (or even longer if they can't find a job or want to dwell in your basement).
@@clickmyprofileforfreenudes6599 Or have memtal inability to live normally, like me.
Frederick Saxton are you ok? Do you need someone to talk to? I hope you alright!!!
I think the life regenerates over time
Lets hope they are ok with defectives just incase
I was thinking about how the fursuit would be hot, but they literally COME WITH VENTS AAA
PERFECT FURSUIT MATERIAL
They are perfecttttt
So thats how the imposter travels around
Sus
Me: I don't need a ampwave fursona!
2 seconds leater: Ok so meet Electro!
BAHAHA same- 😀✌️
I'ma make one just for it to sit in my gallery and never be drawn again
*casually adds to my evergrowing list of fursonas*
STORMI IS NOW A SPECIES OF FURRY?
lapis >:)👍
Yes this is my furrysona
@@TwistedHoneycomb hey whats the flag in your pfp?
@@aIchemizedlemniscate It looks like the pansexual an lesbian flags to me
@@bug_a_boo3309 yeah i know but its the pan flag, a grey heart and some pink flag (not any of the lesbian flags)
I made a Ampwave who's based off a Jukebox, His name is Duke
you could have named it "Duke box"
@@Jangle101
Duke of edinburg box
I already made my ampwave fursona yesterday!
I need to se it! ( when your finished of course)
OMG THEY ARE MY NEW FAVE SPECIES BUT THEY ARE EXPENSIVEEEE ;^;
And I'm sorry I ate ur potats{potatoes}
but theyre an open species?
Yes
@@justagremlin0 they might mean expensive as in making a suit of one.
But but those potatoes were for me 😭
*Oh, yay. More characters to fit into my oc backstory. Noiice.*
Oh no, an original species. Can't wait until someone tries to claim ownership or sues another over the use of it lol.
Only thing I dislike on them is the fact that there were so many ocs like this, even wires, speakers build in body, etc
At least they look nice
Can't wait to check on this species in a year to inevitably find out that someone (*cough cough Beauty of the Base*) made a fursuit of it.
that would be so lit
Jting-F posted a video on his Twitter that he's making the heart monitor thing and will try to make it ACTUALLY monitor your heart.
I don't have a Twitter, but I saw it when Pocari posted a video about them.
Hecking(trying to be family friendly) insane, dude...
I’m actually currently working on an Ampwave myself, I’m planning for them to be retro 80’s theme so I’ve been looking at things from that time period to know how to truly make them retro 80’s
Littt
I truely have respect for people who make fursuits, I hope you can sell some one day (if you're not already). I haven't seen them yet but I'm sure that they're amazing, keep doing what you love! :D 😊
Sunlight Gacha
Respect 10000
@@ArcticTFurry 80's thrash metal, probably a good way to go
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Yoooo your amp and mine could be buddies! (My 80's-inspired boi is featured at 4:38!)
Awesome video as always!
Omg yes a new video and about this awesome species, thanks for making my every day. You are the best Stormi!
Stormi if you have absolute pitch you should really consider making music! That is a really good trait for a musician to have!
I agree
Thanks so much for featuring my boy Cazsette! This was a great video, very clearly explained and a wonderful intro into the world of ampwaves! :D
Ampwaves are a very unique and interesting suit. I like it. It almost reminds me of BeautyOfTheBass a little bit.
it does kinda
I was thinking the same thing.
I think she would be great at making them. 😅😊
Im guessing cuz it says amp
That's what I was thinking!! It's pretty awesome.
Anybody else getting Beautyofthebass vibes?
ABOUT TIME AMPS ARE TALKED ABOUT! (I’ve had a character who’s gone through multiple redesigns, and finally ended up as an amp.)
They sound really cool!
I absolutely love your original species videos! It helps me find new species to make sonas from when I want to draw (:
-Sir, how many speakers do you want in your Ampwave?
-Yes.
I made a ampwave a while ago there really well made
I think Stormi is the only one keeping me sane during lockdown. :3
I've never heard of them, I'm glad to learn :)
Ampwaves probably get along with Protogens.
That, or they completely hate eachother
It's just a thought
@@bug_a_boo3309 They actually do hate echother...
the more wild ones atleast.
I think I wanna make one inspired by Vocaloid music. These look like a dope species
They're so cute! I definitely need to make an oc of my own, Love your videos Stormi!
Better make an OC on this new species!
THIS IS PRETTY MUCH @beauty of the bass
The songs you used just took me back to when i first discovered Monstercat through JS&B...that Razor Sharp reference was awesome! And all of the songs you used just make me go back in time.
Yes! Sonic Colors music goes soo good for this topic!
I thought this species was so cool when I found it on twitter! I made an ampwave named Gage a few weeks ago and it got a lot of positive feedback- anyways. Amazing video as always Stormi!!!
The concept & story alone intrigues me.
Ampwaves!! I've heard about them. And I like that specie. But I don't need to create an Amp sona, Cause I'm creating another robotic based sona. (A robotic Wolf-dog called Zt4ru).
Big Greetings Stormi. And a big like to this vid ^w^
I was thinking of making one named hertz but realized someone else probably did already
*d҉o҉n҉‘t҉ e҉a҉t҉ m҉y҉ p҉o҉t҉a҉t҉o҉e҉s҉*
8 28ll 3a5 6974 095a590s.
i ate the potatos
I'm making my ampwave right now I love these new fursonas yay ^^
I could only imagine if someone could figure out how to make an ampwave suit that really could fly.
I've been following the Ampwaves hashtag on Instagram for a while, and it's been nice seeing them get a lot of attention recently
0:25
“So maybe you’ve heard of protogens...”
Ya think?
When I’m older, I would LOVE to have one of these fursuits. I can’t even begin to imagine what these will have evolved to in the next decade.
Stormi: >Acknowledges synths<
Me, who has a synth oc: >mechanical cheering
1:50 wasn't expecting that it made me fall out of my chair
Yes! People are making more music based species! I'm currently working on a custom species called Electora: Imp like creatures made entirely of music, and they can freely shapeshift into organic, robotic, and botanic forms to match the situation and mood. I hope people will like them once they're done. :)
Omg these are so coool! Better than the stupid open species I tried making once xp. I’ll definitely make an Ampwave oc soon!
HOLY SHOOT THATS BLAST BY TOKOYO MACHINE IN THE BACKGROUND IN THE INTRO AGHH
Omg! Yes I NEED one! It would be perfect because the mutants have disabilities and I have trouble being quiet! Also MUSIC!!!!!
So basically, I can use these ampwaves as a living amp for my guitar?? That’s actually an awesome idea. 🤔
I love robot species so much. I and another person are currently working on our own and I’m so excited to created them further.
I missed you so much Stormi Folf
These species are so fucking rad!!!!! Also I have perfect pitch as well! It’s cool to see others that have it! Fun fact for those who don’t know what that is, it basically describes an ability that some people have that allows them to know what notes sound like just from in their head. This entails being able to always be in the right key of a song without actively listening to it!
I’d love one but having a species someone’s created seems difficult. Like you have to do so much. Create a design that fits into the guidelines of the species, there’s so much customization you can do too so it’s overwhelming. You have to keep telling people that it’s not a species you made and if you make a dog with speakers in it everyone attacks you even if all you did was add a speaker in the stomach. It’s exhausting in my opinion. But kudos to anyone who has made their own species/owns an open or closed species
Ampwaves sound like an awesome species
Eyyy, I have an ampy kiddo! Super cool to see them gaining more traction.
this person put alot of effort into this species!
i have about 3 in the works lol but this is amazing!!!
If Kyoka Jiro from MHA had a fursona this would be it
She would thooooo
Omg bruh beauty of the bass could make thissss
~Ampwaves are loudly cute~
I already had a character that’s tech based, but I didn’t want it to be a protogen/primagen, so this helps out alot
KOBE!! *throws 259 soundcards and nothing else*
Stormi's face on the thumbnail is a surprised stormi face.
Imagine going to convention and then seeing an ampwave dressed up in adidas tracksuit and blasting hardbass through its ears xd (sorry for my english :) )
That would be me lol
A bit sad that my girl Dissonance didn't make the cut as an example, but ecstatic nonetheless to see others being showcased and the species itself getting the spotlight! I fell in love with Amps as soon as I saw Slumber's original guide and I almost feel like a proud parent watching how much praise and attention the species is getting. Each and every Ampwave is a true work of art and I hope this video will bring even more love to them!
*chuckles maniacally* oh you have just given me a great idea for a new sona. One that Takamoto would love.
Omg I’m finding out ab MORE AND MORE SPECIES IVE CHANGED MY SONA 100 TIMES BY NOW! But here we go again.
Finally a species that is like meh QwQ
Wow, just when you thought furries couldn't be more awesome!
This species looks really cool and i like it but the amount of speakers reminda me that one guy in car meet with the civic stuffed with speakers
Im already making a Strawberry themed Ampwave, I just love this species by the moment I saw it
Imagine if there’s an ampwave that blasts memes 24/7
hMmMmM
Reminds me of the fursona - Bass. Super cool
Megalovania but its,
BUT AN AMPWAVE!
I LOVE THESE
DEFINITELY GONNA MAKE ONE
At this point all of my fursonas are just gonna be technology related or somethin, lol
Stormi haven't you heard? Ampwaves now rule the world.
these are so cool, but making a suit for one would be a nightmare
Omg how they have vents is like a fursuit heaven! Now we don't have to suffer! Best thing ever :0 oAo
now we have to make vents 😭
omg i drew one of these on artfight but i never knew it was a species! This is pretty cool
Have a nice day
YO THIS NEW SPECIES IS SO AWESOME!
That sonic colours remix in the background gave me ptsd nostalgia
Amazing no other words needed
Nice vid 🎉
stormi is SUPER GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKK,i loved it ;w;
Hi stormi! Your fursuit is ADORABLE!! Love your videos! Stay cool!
I already have six fursonas. I don't need a seventh.
HMMMMMMM I WANT ONE
i have an ampwave but had no idea of any of the lore, i made my plug me in meme using my ampwave before knowing these lil facts of the species
Never knew ampwaves were a thing until this video now I need to make a ampwave oc
2:24 did ur mic change or something? Or were you recording that off camera without your fursuit head on?
I had to redub those segments because I kept tripping on my words some kind of bad
@@StormiFolf yeah thats kinda what i expected, you should do like a full video of every time you mess recording up, like a blooper video, that would be hilarious
@@TheAlchemistEmpire YES!!! 75K Blooper reel video?
@@StormiFolf I've been trying to create my own original species, but i cant think of anything. Any tips?
Maybe start off with a theme? Like how the ampwaves are themed/based off sound and then look up random animals and pick one or more animals and put a creative spin on it (or them if there’s more than one) and most importantly take your time, new species don’t happen overnight......hope this somewhat helps
Kinda sounds like Beauty of The Bass
I enjoy ur intro every time
definitely gonna make one
Slumberyote also made my fursona species! It’s called knick-knack. I don’t know if they did much with it since I brought my sona from them when it was still in it’s early stage of development but it’s so cool to see they’ve made another species!
Love your vids stormi!
ITS THE MONTH OF STORMI on the ff2020 calendar am I the only one who bought it???
Material list took an hour to type.
Microphones (mic)
Depending upon the type of microphone, raw materials may vary. Permanent magnets are generally made from a neodymium iron boron compound. The voice coil and cable are made from copper wire.
Speakers______________________________________________________________________________
Aluminum-coated polypropylene
Polypropylene coated with a thin layer of aluminum. The combination creates a stiff, lightweight material used in woofer cones.
Aramid
A synthetic fiber with excellent strength-to-weight properties. It can be woven into a fabric, or blended into polypropylene to produce lightweight, weather-resistant woofer cones that have the natural sound characteristics found in high-quality paper cones.
Butyl rubber
A rubber/butylene compound with excellent flexibility and durability. Used for speaker surrounds.
Cast aluminum
Cast metals have a greater resistance to resonance than stamped metals when used in speaker baskets. Cast aluminum combines light weight with rigidity and strength.
C.M.M.D. (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm)
First developed by Infinity for their home speakers, C.M.M.D. is a layered composite of thin ceramics and metal. This material is non-resonant, stiff and quite strong. It is notable for producing uncolored sound with excellent dispersion. C.M.M.D. is used for woofers, midranges and tweeters.
Ferrofluids
Ferrofluids dissipate heat that builds up in speaker voice coils. Since ferrofluids are magnetic, they don't require physical containment - the speaker's magnetic field holds the fluid in place.
Foamed IMPP
When polypropylene is injected as a foam into a speaker mold, the resulting material retains air bubbles that make it lighter without giving up strength.
Glass-imide
A blend of glass fibers and plastics with excellent heat resistance. Used in constructing voice coil formers.
Graphite-injected polypropylene
A composite material of polypropylene and graphite that is stiffer and stronger than regular polypropylene film.
HCL
HCL (HoneyComb-Laminate) is a laminate that combines layers of woven glass fiber with an inner core of Nomex honeycomb. The result is a very strong material, excellent for speakers that need to handle high power.
H.O.P. (Highly Oriented Polyolefine)
The molecules in Highly Oriented Polyolefine are arranged in linear strands, giving this material more inherent strength and rigidity than most other polymer films. H.O.P. is used by Sony for woofer cones.
IMPP consists of polypropylene that is injected into a mold when forming the speaker cone. The speaker cone retains more stiffness, and is less colored by resonation, than cast polypropylene cones.
IMPP composite
To increase the strength and stiffness of IMPP, other materials are added to form IMPP composites. These materials are usually minerals like mica or carbon.
Injection-molded polypropylene
See IMPP.
Kaladex/Kaladax
A polyethylene film that features excellent stiffness, shape retention, and durability. Tweeters made with this material produce natural, uncolored highs.
Kapton voice coil
Kapton is a polymer that is often used in applications where high-temperature capabilities are important. It's well-suited for use in voice coil formers.
Kevlar®
Kevlar is the trademarked name of a synthetic fiber developed by DuPont as a substitute for steel in tires. Also used in body armor, Kevlar, blended with other polymers, is used in speaker cones for its light weight, strength, and rigidity.
Laminated polyester
This is a multi-layered material made of polyester fibers. This soft material has a natural, warm sound, much like silk.
Mylar
Mylar, developed in the 1950s, is one of the granddaddies of polyester films. Mylar is usually used in small speakers such as tweeters or midranges. It's unaffected by humidity and is fairly inexpensive. Also known as PET.
Neodymium magnet
Neodymium is one of several rare earth metals used in creating small, high-strength magnets. Neodymium magnets are usually used in tweeters.
Neoglass
A woven glass-fiber material. Neoglass is used in tweeters that need high power-handling capabilities.
PBO fiber
PBO (polybenzoxazole) is a polymer that can be extruded into fibers and woven into a tough material. This fiber is used to build woofer cones.
Pearl polycarbonate
Polycarbonates are blends of polyester films and carbon. Pearl polycarbon is a very lightweight yet rigid material that works well in tweeters. Pearl refers to the bead-like microscopic structure of the polymer.
Pearl mica
Micas are a group of minerals composed of various amounts of aluminum, potassium, and other metals. Pearl mica has a distinct lustrous, pearl-like color. When injected into polypropylene, it yields a material that is dense yet sensitive - ideal for woofer cones.
PEI
PET
A generic name for Mylar.
Polyethylene
A polymer film material used in tweeters. Very similar in performance to Mylar.
Poly
Polycarbonate
A blend of polyester films and carbon resulting in a hard, non-resonant material used mainly in bright-sounding tweeters, and occasionally in constructing the speaker basket. Polycarbonates can be produced in a variety of colors, including transparent, for a distinctive look.
Polyester foam
Foam material with polyester fibers blended for extra strength and durability. Polyester foam is used for speaker surrounds.
Polyethermide
Polyetherimide
Polyetherimide, also known as PEI, Polyethermide, or Polyimide, is a very common polymer used for a variety of products. Its lightweight, shape-retaining properties, and high-temperature handling make it a good, reasonably-priced option for tweeter material.
Polyimide
Polymer/mica
A polymer film, such as polypropylene, made stronger by the addition of the mineral mica.
Polypropylene
A very popular material for car speakers, polypropylene is fairly rigid, with good internal damping, and complete weather-resistance.
PPC
PPTA
A polymer film that is chemically the same as "Aramid," but produced as a film, rather than as a fiber. It has the same excellent strength-to-weight characteristics as Aramid, and is usually used in tweeters and midranges.
Pulp
Pulp (paper) woofers are inexpensive, and when properly engineered can provide great sound.
Rubber
Rubber is one of the most common materials used for speaker surrounds. It gives the woofer the flexibility and strength it needs for extended use in the potentially extreme environmental conditions of your car.
Silk
Silk is often used in tweeters for smoother reproduction of the high frequencies, giving you a sound that's warm, mellow, and refined. Silk tweeters designed for high power handling are often reinforced with synthetic materials that add extra stiffness for improved damping, so they can pump out the volume while still keeping things smooth and maintaining accuracy.
Santoprene
Often used for speaker surrounds, Santoprene is a rubber and thermoplastic meld that is highly durable.
Textile
As opposed to metals or synthetics, textiles are used in tweeters for a smoother, mellower sound.
Titanium
Used in tweeters, titanium is extremely light and less resonant than aluminum, allowing it to reproduce high frequencies with extreme accuracy, but without the harsh edge that some audio enthusiasts attribute to aluminum tweeters.
Treated cloth
Many manufacturers use cloth in tweeters and speaker surrounds for its responsiveness. That cloth is treated with additional materials that reinforce it for durability.
Woven fiberglass
Many woofer cones use this blend of plastic and glass fibers for its accuracy in the midrange and resistance to wear and tear. Its woven pattern increases flexibility and enhances responsiveness.