Why do speaker drivers use different materials?

Paper, metal, carbon fiber, all manner of exotic materials are used in the making of loudspeaker drivers. But why? Isn't there one material that beats everything else? Have a question you want to ask Paul? http://www.psaudio.com/ask-paul/

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