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November 19, 2010
Auditioning speakersIn the final analysis, just as there is no one “best” speaker, there is no one way to audition speakers. In your personal quest for audio nirvana, you’ll ultimately seek out the speaker that best suits your aesthetic tastes, your personal music preferences, and most of all... (more) |
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November 19, 2010
Buying and setting up your first home theater systemA home theater system can totally change the way you and your family watch movies or play video games. How do you choose the right audio system? There are a number of considerations. Logically, the most important is... (more) |
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November 19, 2010
Choosing the correct speakers for a roomWhile size is one determining factor in selecting home speakers, the most important factors are personal preference in regard to sound, speaker type and the amplifier/receiver you’ll use to power your speakers. There is no objective rule of thumb because... (more) |
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November 14, 2010
Guidelines for good soundHere are some generally-accepted-as-good guidelines for good sound. If you use these as a starting point, you will be far ahead in terms of getting good sound from your speakers and room. But... (more) |
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November 14, 2010
Arranging speakers for best soundObviously, because every room, speaker and component setup is a different, there is no way to create a “one size fits all” solution. In fact, finding the ideal speaker placement is pretty much a trial and error proposition. Fortunately, there are ... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Breaking in speakersMany audio experts and speaker manufacturers say that loudspeakers really benefit from break-in. Like anything else mechanical, the drivers—the midrange and woofers—found in almost all speakers ... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Creating ideal surround soundTo get the most from your favorite movies, you have to have surround sound. But for many people, this can be daunting… (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Using a graphic equalizerA graphic equalizer (EQ) is used to change audio frequency response (the tone). It can be used to increase or decrease bass or treble, flatten the audio signal band and create overall sound fine tuned to the listener’s preference. The graphic equalizer... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
The subwoofer differenceFor home stereo systems—and especially home theaters—a subwoofer adds a dynamic quality that speakers alone can’t match. First, let’s describe what a sub is:... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Diffusing room soundWhat’s the easiest (and most cost-effective) way to dramatically improve the sound in a too-reflective room? If you answered ‘room treatments’... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Getting the highest quality downloaded musicIf you’ve ever been disappointed listening to your favorite iPod songs on high-quality stereo speakers, you might have wondered why. Chances are, ... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Connector typesWhile many amplifiers and speakers use spring clips that grip bare wire, others require different types of connectors to assemble your system. Here are some of the most popular connector types... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Speaker specificationsSpeaker specification pages can be at best a bit confusing—and at worst a complete mystery to the uninitiated. Here’s a quick guide to what the most mysterious terms mean... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
PolarityIn electronics, polarity refers to two points that have opposite electric potentials (one is positive, the other negative). Polarity is vitally important when you interconnect electronic equipment. This is particularly true for speakers—if one cone is moving in while the other moves out... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Speaker sensitivitySpeaker sensitivity—also referred to as speaker efficiency—is used to determine the amount of power necessary to drive or operate a loudspeaker. It is a measurement of... (more) |
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November 09, 2010
Amplifier classesStereo amplifiers fall into several categories. Which is right for you? It depends on your listening habits, budget and preference. Here is a breakdown of available amplifier classes... (more) |
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