Janszen, Arthur A.

Janszen, Arthur A. (1908–16 Oct 1992) A leading proponent and designer of electrostatic loudspeaker systems, Janszen was a native of Yoakum, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas in 1943. Shortly later, he joined the staff of the Underwater Sound Laboratory at Harvard University, working to conceptualize sonar-guided torpedoes for the war effort. His war-work experience and his interest in audio allowed him to develop an interest in electrostatic loudspeaker technology, which had…