Audio knowledge, Audio technology, Hints & tips
Tech talk: surround sound
Many people equate surround sound with a 5.1 home cinema system. This is the classic loudspeaker setup for a home cinema system. However, there … more
Audio knowledge, Audio technology
The origins of the horn loudspeaker
The namesake of what we now call horn instruments or speakers most likely derives from the horns of cows, sheep or wild animals. The … more
Audio knowledge, Audio technology
USB speakers – powerful sound from your PC
The sound provided by laptop or computer speakers can often be disappointing. Even audio equipment connected to the PC via the universal USB interface … more
Audio knowledge, Audio technology
Watt really matters – facts about electrical performance
The power output of loudspeakers and amplifiers depends a lot on the wattage. As a physical unit, the wattage value specifies the device’s power … more
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Connecting your record player – Phono and other connections
Record players are the living fossils of audio technology: an old and fascinating technology that refuses to die out. Due to the age of … more
Audio technology, Tech talk
Tech talk: bass reflex tubes
Have you ever wondered why some speakers have openings on the front, back or underside? These are usually the inputs for bass reflex tubes. … more
Audio technology, Hints & tips
Radio 2.0
The future of radio is digital: just as televisions have made the switch from analogue to digital, analogue FM transmissions will also gradually be … more
Audio technology
CD receivers: high-quality and versatile audio players
Today you can access music from more sources than ever before. This naturally includes streaming and videos from the Internet, digital radio, vinyl records … more
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Virtual Surround Sound
Virtual surround sound techniques can produce an airy and spatial sound even when no surround system is installed in the room. This sounds unbelievable, … more
Audio knowledge, Audio technology
Tech talk – frequency response
When it comes to the acoustic characteristics of a loudspeaker, the term “frequency response” is often used in data sheets and product information. You … more