There are three common cone types used in speakers today. Paper cones offer excellent sound quality and are good at self-damping. However, they can be susceptible to environmental factors such as humidity that could degrade sound quality. Mylar cones are more reliable in varying environmental conditions making them suitable for a wider range of applications. The ease in maintaining tight tolerances during the manufacturing process makes speakers with Mylar cones attractive from a price point perspective. Cloth cones are a lower cost option for speaker applications such as lap top computers speakers that are asked to deliver economical performance in relatively small packages.