PA speakers are an essential piece of equipment for musicians, party DJs, or anyone simply enjoying loud music with friends – these large boxes help ensure the quality of sound you hear is excellent – music would be less vibrant without them! PA systems essentially consist of four elements – speakers themselves, a power amplifier…
Are Speakers Polarity Sensitive? (Answered)
Yes, speakers are polarity sensitive. This means that they have a positive and a negative terminal, and the way they are connected to an audio source can affect their performance. The Impact of Incorrect Polarity in Sound Systems If connected in reverse (negative to positive), speakers will be out of phase which can distort the…
Do Speaker Cables Need Burn-In? (Answered)
Have you seen online that new cables need to be “burned in” before hearing any improvement in sound quality? During cable manufacturing processes that involve extrusion of insulation over conductors, gases may become trapped beneath insulation that extrusion can seal over, leading to an unstable sound with limited depth and detail that lacks detail and…
How High Should Rear Surround Speakers Be? (Answered)
Home theater speakers’ height can make an enormous difference to how your surround sound system performs, from overpowering front speakers to creating the impression they’re hearing sounds from behind their head rather than from within the movie itself. To achieve optimal surround sound speaker height, we recommend placing them somewhere in-between: equaling the main left/right…
How Do Speakers Have Polarity? (Answered)
Speakers have polarity due to their design which includes two terminals: positive and negative. This polarity determines the direction in which the speaker diaphragm moves – outward or inward – in response to an electrical signal. The positive terminal receives the positive phase of the audio signal causing the diaphragm to move outward, which creates…
Can You Use 6 Ohm Speakers With an 8 Ohm Receiver? (Answered)
Yes, you can use 6 Ohm speakers with an 8 Ohm receiver. However, you must be careful, as this setup may cause the receiver to work harder, potentially leading to overheating and shortening its lifespan. Additionally, the sound quality may degrade due to distortion. Ideally, the speakers’ impedance should match or exceed that of the…
Will 6.5 Speakers Fit 6 3/4? (Answered)
Size matters when selecting speakers for your car, truck, or other vehicle – especially those looking to upgrade. When upgrading car audio speakers, 6.5-inch speakers tend to be the go-to size as they provide good midrange and bass performance with enough low-end bass for some listeners – though component speakers might offer additional low-end bass…
Will Speakers Damage LED TV Components? (Answered)
At one point in time, when watching television, sound would likely come out of your speakers. You could adjust volume levels and select different input sources; but sometimes your speakers would suddenly stop working completely due to a power surge. A power surge occurs when there is an increase in voltage being transmitted to a…
Will Speakers Work If Wired Backwards? (Answered)
Will speakers work if wired backwards?” The answer is yes, however, doing so could result in adversely affecting sound quality. Reversing speaker wires is often mistaken as it involves dealing with thin speaker wire that hasn’t been color-coded or marked clearly and can have effects related to polarity: when speaker cones move inward instead of…
How Long Do Stereo Speakers Last? (Answered)
Speakers are an essential element of audio equipment, providing sound that enhances music or movie listening experiences and providing quality listening experience – that is why it is crucial they last as long as possible. Unfortunately, like any piece of technology, speakers won’t last forever. Over time they may start showing signs of degradation; however,…