What are sealed loudspeakers?
Sealed loudspeakers, also known as acoustic suspension speakers, use an airtight cabinet to control bass response. They prioritise accuracy, control, and consistency over sheer bass output.
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What are ported loudspeakers?
Ported loudspeakers, also known as bass reflex speakers, use a tuned opening in the cabinet to increase bass output and efficiency. When well designed, they deliver deeper bass from a given speaker size.
What is a midrange driver?
A midrange driver is a loudspeaker driver designed to reproduce the middle frequencies of the audio spectrum, where vocals and most instruments live. It plays a central role in clarity, realism, and tonal balance.
What is a crossover?
A crossover is an electronic circuit that divides an audio signal into different frequency ranges and sends them to the appropriate loudspeaker drivers. It plays a critical role in clarity, balance, and overall sound quality.
What is a woofer?
A woofer is a type of loudspeaker driver designed to reproduce low-frequency sounds. It is responsible for bass, weight, and the sense of scale in music and film soundtracks.
What is a tweeter?
A tweeter is a type of loudspeaker driver designed to reproduce high-frequency sounds. It plays a crucial role in clarity, detail, and the sense of realism in music.
What is a loudspeaker?
A loudspeaker is a device that converts an electrical audio signal into sound you can hear. It does this by moving air, turning the output from an amplifier into music in the room.