Snell Acoustics, a manufacturer of loudspeakers for more than 30 years, has announced that audio designer Joseph D'Appolito, Ph.D, whose name is synonymous with the paired-vertical array, is now exclusively Snell's full-time chief engineer. In his newly designated position, Dr. D'Appolito will work closely with David Logvin, Snell's Senior Design Engineer, to direct new product development.

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An authority in acoustics, speaker design and measurement techniques, Dr. D'Appolito has been Snell's chief engineer since joining the company in 2003 and has spearheaded the design of many of the company's products, including Snell's new Illusion Reference Tower. He has also been directly responsible for the Snell Series 7 models, including the complementary in-wall and in-cabinet speakers. Now, with Dr. D'Appolito's exclusive commitment to Snell, he and the company will be able to concentrate on the obvious synergies between his engineering pedigree and Snell's expertise in the design and manufacturing of loudspeakers.

Designer of the "D'Appolito Array"

Dr. D'Appolito is best known for designing the popular loudspeaker geometry commonly known as the "D'Appolito Array," which is now incorporated into the designs of many speakers designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia and the U.S. The technique, when properly executed, sandwiches a tweeter between two midrange drivers - so that the tweeter's output is directed primarily at listeners in the horizontal plane, minimizing reflections with the floor and ceiling.

In addition to designing the D'Appolito Array, Dr. D'Appolito has been at the forefront of commercial loudspeaker design for over twenty years. Prior to joining Snell, he was instrumental in the design of more than 80 loudspeaker systems and related audio engineering projects.