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Human Hearing - Distortion Audibility Part 3 Human Hearing - Distortion Audibility Part 3 How sensitive is the human hearing to distortion? This article explores the audibility of distortion.
Human Hearing - Phase Distortion Audibility Part 2 Human Hearing - Phase Distortion Audibility Part 2 This article discusses how sensitive the human ear is to phase distortion and how it determines the listening quality we identify with.
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…