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Human Hearing: Amplitude Sensitivity Part 1 Human Hearing: Amplitude Sensitivity Part 1 Human Hearing from an auditory and perceptual standpoint is studied in this series of articles. Part I deals with Amplitude Sensitivity.
A Guide to Sound Isolation and Noise Control A Guide to Sound Isolation and Noise Control This is a very appropriate saying with regard to sound isolation. We are often asked questions like: "What can I do to this wall to stop the sound going through to the bedroom on the other…
Lowering Mechanical Noise Floor in Speakers Lowering Mechanical Noise Floor in Speakers When I design a loudspeaker system for home or studio use, with the goal of maximizing sonic accuracy, there are a handful of key areas I focus on when it comes time to judge how successful the…
Fujitsu Plasma Tube Technology Fujitsu Plasma Tube Technology Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. has been developing a revolutionary new plasma tube technology to produce narrow glass tubes, measuring one meter in length and one-millimeter in diameter, that emit light…
Understanding Loudspeaker Frequency Response Understanding Loudspeaker Frequency Response When I look at Infinity, then Axiom, then Paradigm, and then Rocket, I can't see any consistency with the frequency range and the price. How can a speaker with a frequency range of 60-20,000 Hz cost…
Bass Management for Satellite HTiB Systems Bass Management for Satellite HTiB Systems We have fielded several questions relating to how to handle bass management for integrated sub/satellite system where the subwoofer actually handles the crossover and feeds signal to the satellite…
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Cables Balanced vs. Unbalanced Cables Balanced vs Unbalanced interconnects and cables, what is the difference? This article discusses both cable types and gives you the pros and cons of each. Use balanced cables whenever you can.
Room Acoustics: Isolation & Noise Control Room Acoustics: Isolation & Noise Control Our first three courses in the CEDIA Seminars series covered proper system calibration after installation and set-up was complete, followed by two complementary courses on room acoustics. More often…
Video Cables from the Inside Out Video Cables from the Inside Out When reading descriptions of home theater cable products off of packages in a big-box store, or off of websites online, it's sometimes hard to get a clear understanding of just what, exactly, is…
Understanding Widescreen, Letterboxed, and Pan & Scan Understanding Widescreen, Letterboxed, and Pan & Scan Why are There Black Bars on My TV? A Long Time Ago, in a Galaxy Not So Far Away someone introduced us to widescreen videos on VHS. These videos presented the full picture as you saw it in the…