Knowledge
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
Entertainment
Make that special sound a part of you with Soundwave Tattoos
In 1958, Frank Sinatra recorded “The Music is You”. The song perfectly captures how meaningful music is to us, how it can express our … more
Advice
Room modes: The physics behind your room’s unique sound
Imagine the following: You’ve purchased a high-end home cinema system and set it up perfectly in your living room. All the settings are correct … more
Knowledge
Auditory perception: How do we hear?
You’re walking across a field. There are no streets, trees or people in sight. It should be completely silent and yet the … more
Knowledge
Under pressure: What is sound?
When it comes time to setting up a speaker or speaker system, most people think of where they happen to have space … more
Knowledge
Heinrich Hertz: The man who measured what couldn’t be seen – frequency
The man behind the measurement Anyone who reads the technical data for loudspeakers will come across values given in hertz (Hz) and kilohertz (kHz). This … more