An often asked question is,” What are Speaker Crossovers and what do they do? To those without experience, the concept can sound quite daunting. We will answer the question and help you to understand the basics. We will try not to get too complex. Why speaker crossovers are needed Individual loudspeaker drivers are not able…
What is an Audio Receiver? (Answered)
The world of audio is often so confusing—so many names for so many different things that all seem to matter. Audio receivers are one of those essential things you’ve probably heard of but might not exactly understand. So what is an audio receiver? An audio receiver is a device that accepts audio signals. It seems…
What are Amplifiers? (Answered)
In audio terms, an amplifier, also known as a power amplifier or simply an amp, is an electronic device that increases (or amplifies) electronic audio signals for the source device and delivers it to the output such as speakers or headphones. The incoming signals have low power and rely on the amplifier to increase the…
What is Impedance (Ohms)? (Answered)
Very often one reads the specification of audio equipment and comes across the term – impedance. Often people are a bit unsure of the exact meaning of this term and how it affects their audio system. We will explain the term and take the mystery out of it by answering the question -what is impedance? …
What is Headphone Sensitivity
Before we start looking at headphone sensitivity it is necessary to understand – what is a headphone and how does it work? Then we can move on to understanding – what is headphone sensitivity? Headphones allow you to listen to music or watch a movie without disturbing the people around you. Most of us like…
The 10 Best Soundbars Under $200 of 2024
Even the best TVs need a bit of help in the sound department. A full home theater or surround-sound system can be costly and often rather large. An affordable yet remarkably powerful option is a soundbar. It will take your movie soundtracks, music, and other audio to new levels. We take a look at the…
What is IPX Rating?
There are many terms and words used when comparing speakers and headphones. Some can be a bit confusing, especially if you have not had much experience shopping for this equipment. We look at one of the specifications you will come across and answer the questions – what is IPX Rating? Before we get into more…
What Is Bass? (Answered)
Bass, in audio terms, refers to the low deep frequencies, generally in the range of 16 to 256 Hz. The frequency range is responsible for those moments in music or movies where you can literally feel the sound. It reverberates throughout your body. It adds power to the sound and the experience. While music has…
The 10 Best Headphones With Mics of 2024
Headphones are one of those things that everyone kind of needs in their life. In addition, working from home has become so common that it’s understandable that you might be in the market for a new set of headphones with a mic component to them. It was hard to pick a winner as we looked…
What are Woofers?
The woofer is the main loudspeaker driver or bass speaker. In order to understand the woofer one needs to know a bit more about the entire speaker design. A woofer does not work in isolation so it is necessary to understand the modern speaker. We will explain what are woofers while taking you through the…