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Acoustic Coupling Efficiency

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Acoustic coupling efficiency can drop dramatically when there's a mismatch in impedance between two media, like air and water.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why your headphones sometimes sound muffled? It might be due to poor acoustic coupling efficiency between the speaker and your ear.