Building speakers, induction and induced current

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A speaker was successfully built using a cup, a coil of wire, and a magnet, connected to a headphone jack, producing low sound levels. The discussion seeks equations to enhance sound volume, focusing on impedance effects at various frequencies. There is interest in understanding magnetic flux and measuring magnet strength. Additionally, experiments are being conducted to generate small AC currents by spinning a motor with a magnet inside a coil. Resources like DIY speaker guides and specific articles are recommended for further assistance.
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i made a speaker from a cup, a coil of wire and a magnet. I hooked up both of the ends of the wire to a headphone jack and it works. Albeit very low sound, but it works.

Can you point me in the direction of some equations that will show me the most influential factors on how to make it louder? I've been also looking at impedance and their effect at high and low frequencies. I know my differential equations so lay it on me if you can.

I would like to know more about Φ(flux), too.
How can I measure the strength of a magnet?

I'm playing around with creating small ac current by spinning a motor with a magnet on it inside a coil... pretty simple.
 
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The search term " DIY speakers" gives lots of hits, both web and YouTube. I bet you can get more specific help from those sources.
 
You don't need complicated equations for your stated goal
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