An acoustic accessory is provided having a loudspeaker and a circuit board
disposed therein. An acoustic suspension system is formed within the
acoustic accessory by board retention rings disposed within the upper and
lower housings of the accessory. The board suspension rings clench the
printed circuit board, which includes at least one aperture. Rubber
gaskets are coupled to the board retention rings to form an airtight
seal. The air mass above the printed circuit board joins with the air
mass below the printed circuit board to form a unitary reactance against
which the loudspeaker works. The size and number of apertures may be
varied in accordance with the acoustic application. Board retention posts
optionally seat within notches in the printed circuit board to prevent
the printed circuit board from moving laterally. Electrical connections
may be made through the printed circuit board into the acoustic chamber,
thereby not compromising the airtight seal.