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Audio Measurements: The Useful vs. the Bogus in Consumer Audio Audio Measurements: The Useful vs. the Bogus in Consumer Audio Manufacturers and most A/V publications love to publish ruler flat frequency response curves to highlight product positives. This article and YT video explores the limitations of these measurements.
History of Multi-Sub & Sound Field Management (SFM) for Small Room Acoustics History of Multi-Sub & Sound Field Management (SFM) for Small Room Acoustics Solving bass problems in small rooms have historically been done with low frequency absorption (ie. bass traps). This article discusses an alternative/complimentary solution using multi-sub and SFM.
Loudspeaker Drivers: Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Parts Loudspeaker Drivers: Identifying Legitimately High Fidelity Parts This article focuses attention on loudspeaker drivers defining the basic core elements that make up the drivers & trade offs associated with various design approaches. Better parts MAKE a difference!
Bass: the Physical Sensation of Sound Bass: the Physical Sensation of Sound Ever wonder why you can feel bass? We take a look behind the science of bass waves and the tactile sensations that they cause. Our bass experiments were quite revealing but don't try them at home.
Speaker Wire Gauge Guide: How to Choose the Right AWG for Any Speaker Speaker Wire Gauge Guide: How to Choose the Right AWG for Any Speaker Learn how to choose the right speaker wire gauge (AWG) based on speaker impedance and speaker cable length to maximize amplifier performance and minimize signal loss to ensure best sound quality.
Dipole vs Bipole vs Monopole: Which Surround Speaker is Best? Dipole vs Bipole vs Monopole: Which Surround Speaker is Best? We explain the various surround speaker types such as dipole, bipole and direct radiators and discuss the pros and cons of each applicable to new immersive surround formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Early Reflections and Bass for Small Room Acoustics Early Reflections and Bass for Small Room Acoustics Conventional wisdom has treated large and small room acoustics as one in the same. We discuss the latest science on early reflections and bass room modes and how to deal with them in small rooms.
Bookshelf vs Tower Speakers: Which Should I Get? Bookshelf vs Tower Speakers: Which Should I Get? What is better; a bookshelf or tower loudspeaker? We discuss the factors involved in making a purchasing decision based on bass and loudness, room size, budget, aesthetics and more. Get what you need.
The Audibility of Distortion At Bass Frequencies The Audibility of Distortion At Bass Frequencies Want to know how well your sound system reproduces bass? We discuss the audibility of distortion in bass and ways bass reproduction in audio systems can fall short of of a listeners expectations.
ATSC 3.0: A New Broadcast Standard for the UltraHD and Mobile Age ATSC 3.0: A New Broadcast Standard for the UltraHD and Mobile Age ATSC 3.0 promises to bring UHD 3840x2160 video, high dynamic range, high frame rate, immersive audio, improved reception across multiple devices, IP-based services, mobile entertainment, and much more