> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.holoplot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.holoplot.com/holoplot-plan/adding-3rd-party-speakers/simulating-3rd-party-speakers.md). # Simulating 3rd Party Speakers Third-party speakers are modelled as **generic sound sources**. While they do not support HOLOPLOT's advanced beamforming or optimization algorithms, they are fully included in system simulations. This allows you to: * Predict SPL distribution from third-party speakers * Evaluate overall coverage when combined with HOLOPLOT arrays * Use delay and gain settings to align them with the rest of the system Please note that, due to the lack of beamforming and detailed directivity control, simulation results will not match the accuracy and granularity of HOLOPLOT modules. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.holoplot.com/holoplot-plan/adding-3rd-party-speakers/simulating-3rd-party-speakers.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.