Appearing at the end of the audio signal, speakers are the essential pieces that convert audio to sound for our listening pleasure (or displeasure). One common question when considering loudspeakers and the devices that contain loudspeakers is whether they wear out. And if they do, how does that happen? Do loudspeakers wear out, and if…
Everybody who listens to audio, whether music, podcasts, movies or other media, depends on speakers. From standalone loudspeakers and monitors to headphones and earphones to built-in laptop and cell phone speakers, it’s clear that speakers vary significantly in size. With most speakers being electromagnetic, it begs the question: do bigger magnets make better speakers? Do…
Earphones are one of the most popular audio devices for listening to audio but often suffer from tangled cables from poor storage. Wrapping them tightly, leaving them tangled, or not handling them with care puts your earphones at risk of permanent damage. Plus, untangling the mess of tangled earphone cables can be overly tedious and…
Without drivers, speakers would be incapable of producing sound. These transducers effectively convert audio signals to sound waves, allowing us to hear a sonic representation of audio. The size of each driver is a determining factor as to how well the speaker will perform. What is a good driver size for a loudspeaker? The proper…
The latest televisions come in a range of enormous sizes with immense picture quality that can bring the experience of the cinema screen to your front room. But does the extra technology to power such outstanding imagery leave the standard speaker behind? It seems, in most cases, the answer to that question is a resounding…
So you’ve got yourself a pair (or any number) of active speakers and are wondering if it’s okay to leave them turned on when they’re not in use. Is it bad/damaging to keep speakers on when not in use? Keeping a powered speaker powered/on when it’s not in use will decrease its overall longevity. The…
From recording, mixing and mastering to formatting and reproduction to the end listening environment and playback system, numerous devices affect the overall audio/sound quality. An amplifier is a vital component of a sound system, but will the amplifier affect the quality of the audio and the resulting sound produced by the speakers or headphones? Do…
Roaming around a hi-fi store or checking prices on the internet, you’ll likely come across audiophile-grade speakers. Many of these speakers carry high price tags, have odd-shaped designs, and noteworthy marketing. If speakers range wildly in price, aesthetics and specifications, then it makes sense that some speakers would be objectively better than others. Do better…
Audio equipment can be costly, meaning that people sometimes have to settle on one or more pieces of gear. Should you buy a high-end amplifier and settle on inexpensive speakers, or purchase top-notch speakers and skimp on the amplifier? Which is more important, speakers or amplifiers? Speakers and amplifiers are equally important for music playback….
Damaging a speaker is one thing audiophiles, musicians, or audio enthusiasts can all agree upon as a terrible occurrence. Speakers can sustain damage in several ways, and in this article, we’ll investigate whether playing music too loud will cause speaker damage. Is playing music loud bad for speakers? Playing music/audio too loud may cause damage…
Bass guitars are stringed instruments that have become prevalent in a wide range of musical styles/genres worldwide. An integral part of stringed instruments, as their name would suggest, are the strings. There are plenty of bass guitar brands and models out there with a variety of different string counts, including the standard 4 or 5,…
Electric guitars are among the most beloved stringed instruments in Western music and are popular around the world. An integral part of stringed instruments, as their name would suggest, are the strings. There are plenty of electric guitar brands and models out there. To offer even more variety to these beautiful instruments, there are also…
