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Comb Filtering, Acoustical Interference, & Power Response in Loudspeakers Comb Filtering, Acoustical Interference, & Power Response in Loudspeakers This article discusses comb filtering between multiple speakers in a room & acoustical interference between drivers sharing the same bandwidth in a loudspeaker system. Power response is discussed too.
Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations This article explores the various center channel designs while also referencing past works on the topic. Horizontally mounting drivers can compromise off-axis performance but there are alternatives.
How to Listen and Compare Loudspeakers in a Retail Store How to Listen and Compare Loudspeakers in a Retail Store Shopping for and auditioning speakers can be a daunting experience for newcomers to home theater, and even some veterans. There are a myriad of brands, styles, price points, and plenty of opinions.
Audioholics Subwoofer Measurement Data Compilation & Report Audioholics Subwoofer Measurement Data Compilation & Report This is a tutorial on how to interpret our subwoofer measurement data to make an apples-apples comparison between various products tested.
Loudspeaker Cabinet Bracing: A Detailed Look on Do's and Dont's Loudspeaker Cabinet Bracing: A Detailed Look on Do's and Dont's This article does a detailed FEA analysis on loudspeaker cabinet bracing and its affect on reducing resonance modes and coloration of sound. The stiffer cabinet always wins as the analysis shows.
Do Better Parts Matter in Loudspeaker Crossovers? Do Better Parts Matter in Loudspeaker Crossovers? This article explores the myths and facts about legitimate loudspeaker crossover design in efforts to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.
Why are TVs Typically Brighter than Front Projectors? Why are TVs Typically Brighter than Front Projectors? A darker room and less light output is the key for getting a very dynamic, deep image on a projector screen. With a flat panel TV, you can get a much higher contrast ratio by increasing light levels.
Myths & Facts about Loudspeaker Cabinets: Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Designs Myths & Facts about Loudspeaker Cabinets: Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Designs This article explores the myths and facts behind loudspeaker cabinet designs in efforts to help distinguish the legitimately well engineered products from the mediocre ones.
The High Instantaneous Current Spec The High Instantaneous Current Spec We've all seen amplifier companies tout that their amps are "high current". This article explores that topic as well as the history of how the term became popularized by some manufacturers.
Summit Wireless Technology Affordable Wireless Solution Could Revolutionize the Industry Summit Wireless Technology Affordable Wireless Solution Could Revolutionize the Industry Summit Wireless announced a cost effective compact module to turn any OEM speaker packages into a wireless solution. They are even working on a way to directly interface their technology to TV's.