For many drivers, the sound system of a vehicle is a major factor in the overall enjoyment of the driving experience. Fortunately, these systems can be upgraded with relative ease. Whether you’re looking to buy a new vehicle or want to upgrade your current vehicle, knowing/testing the speakers and overall sound system is something worth…
Speakers are somewhat ubiquitous nowadays. These sound-producing devices are found in our televisions and computers, at performance venues, in public spaces such as malls, places of worship and airports, and even in our pockets and palms with the popularity of the smartphone. If the mechanics behind how speakers work is a mystery, then this article…
Speakers are quite remarkable in their ability to convert electrical audio signals into sound waves for our listening pleasure (or displeasure). Speakers of all sizes, from built-in smartphones to live sound subwoofers, require amplifiers. Why do speakers need amplifiers? Typical analog audio signals are recorded, stored, and played back at line level (nominally 1 volt…
In recent years, Bluetooth connectivity has become more and more prevalent in our everyday lives and how we listen to audio (through speakers and headphones). You may have wondered how exactly your Bluetooth speaker works, and by reading this article, you’ll find out. How do Bluetooth speakers work? Bluetooth speakers receive digital audio wirelessly via the…
The damping factor is one of many equations that applies to audio equipment. When discussing the relationship between audio outputs (particularly amplifiers) and audio inputs (particular loudspeakers), the damping factor is somewhat lesser considered rating but important to know nonetheless. What is the damping factor between an amplifier and a loudspeaker? Damping factor (DF) is…
Whether it’s on the specification sheet or written as a number of ohms (Ω) on the back of the speaker, impedance is something we’ll see or hear of at some point when using speakers. The seemingly mysterious specification of speaker impedance should be understood in order for us to fully comprehend how speakers work. What…
Studio monitors are an essential part of any professional or project studio. There are plenty of superb studio monitors in circulation and quite a few excellent brands to choose from. There are so many amazing studio monitor manufacturers that I couldn’t pick just 10 to share with you. Even a top 11 was challenging, and…
Whether we’re immersed in a movie, jamming to our favourite songs, listening to podcasts, or enjoying (or not enjoying) audio in our home, we often employ speakers to do so. Having speakers in our home can improve our enjoyment of our home, and so it would reason that better home speakers could greatly benefit us….
Subwoofers can really add that extra depth, emotion and feeling (literally) to the music and cinema experience. These large bass/sub-bass-focused speakers are commonly included in audio systems of vehicles, public address systems, home stereos/theatres, theatres and studios. With so many speaker brands/manufacturers that produce subwoofers, there are a few that stand out. So whatever your…
Powerful loudspeakers are required in many public address scenarios. This could be a presentation, speech, concert, etc. Because there is such a high demand for PA speakers, there are plenty of speaker brands that produce PA speakers. Although these speakers are relatively simple (compared to their more precise studio monitor and HiFi home-theatre counterparts), some…
There are many specifications used to define speakers, and power handling or “wattage rating” is one of the most common specs we encounter when reading into using or buying a speaker. The spec will look something like 1000 W; 350 Wrms, or 800 Wpeak. What is speaker power handling (wattage rating)? The speaker power handling…
There are many different speaker manufacturers in the world today. Think of all the demand for speakers and how people use speakers on a daily basis. There are speakers in our vehicles, home entertainment systems and favourite nightclubs; in our portable wireless devices and stationary instalments; in public places from shopping malls to houses of…
