Abstract: An audio speaker including a chassis and a diaphragm defining an axis. A suspension movably interconnects the diaphragm and the chassis for reciprocating movement of the diaphragm along the axis. A motor is operably connected to the diaphragm for powered movement thereof. The diaphragm includes a cylindrical flange extending from its peripheral edges axially in the direction of the motor. The termination of said cylindrical flange provides an attachment for an annular rear flexible suspension member that, in turn, attaches to the frame.

Abstract: An audio speaker including a chassis and a diaphragm defining an axis. A suspension movably interconnects the diaphragm and the chassis for reciprocating movement of the diaphragm along the axis. A motor is operably connected to the diaphragm for powered movement thereof. The diaphragm includes front and rear skins, and at least a portion of the skins have a generally conical shape. The skins define outer peripheral edges, and are interconnected at the outer peripheral edges with the conical shapes oriented in opposing directions to form a cavity between the skins having an enlarged central portion tapering to a thinner peripheral portion adjacent the outer peripheral edges. The cavity is at least partially filled with a lightweight core material to support the front and rear skins.