Speakers

So you’re wondering which loudspeaker you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about a loudspeaker, a pair of loudspeakers, or a surround sound set. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which loudspeaker(s) should I buy?” this extensive resource is…

So you’re wondering which studio monitors you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about a pair of studio monitors. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which studio monitors should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel…

Computers have become ubiquitous in the modern world and provide us with numerous services, including multimedia tasks, where speakers are commonplace. If you’ve ever wondered how computer speakers work, this article is for you! How do computer speakers work? Whether external or built-in, computer speakers work as transducers that convert the computer’s audio into audible…

So you’re wondering which PA speaker(s) you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about public address system loudspeakers. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which PA speakers should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel free…

So you’re looking to buy (or sell) a loudspeaker, and you’re wondering what price would be acceptable. Having a good comprehension of loudspeakers and their applications will help tremendously in understanding the cost of a speaker. How much do loudspeakers cost? Loudspeaker prices range from a few dollars to tens and hundreds of thousands to millions…

A studio monitor and a bookshelf speaker may share similar form factors and aesthetics, but do they serve the same purpose? Furthermore, can you use them for both endeavours? What are the differences between studio monitors and bookshelf speakers? Studio monitors are designed for monitoring the sound of a mix in studio environments and are,…

When choosing any piece of audio equipment, including loudspeakers, it’s useful to understand the expected lifespan of the product(s). How long should loudspeakers last? Quality loudspeakers will last several decades when properly cared for. Lifespan factors include design/material, placement and environment, connected amplifier(s) and usage time. Though safe operation will improve speaker longevity, some components…

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…

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…