Some companies such as Sonos have launched wireless subwoofers recently. These products typically tie in with an existing network or with a proprietary network that is made up by the components which are sold as a wireless system. The question is how useful is it to purchase a wireless subwoofer in a typical home theater setting. I will try to answer this and give you my thoughts on the subject.

First of all, wireless subwoofers are quite similar to regular subwoofers in that they incorporate an amplifier. And amplifiers crucial for producing the large wattage that is required for driving the war far which is incorporated into the subwoofer enclosure. Typically you will need an amplified is capable of at least delivering a hundred Watts. They are even subwoofers that can deliver over 1000 Watts. Surely, you wouldn’t want to distribute such a wattage over a speaker cable.

Therefore, using a simple RCA cable would do the trick. Alternatively, you can purchase a wireless subwoofer which will eliminate the long …

Even though setting up loudspeakers seems like a trivial task, there are some things to pay attention to in order to get the best effect. Just follow these simple tips and you should be all set.

First of all, make sure that when placing loudspeaker in your home, put it on a stable surface. You don’t want anything that can vibrate. Speakers by nature tend to vibrate and if the surface also has a tendency to vibrate then there will be residences which can the color the sound of the speaker. In addition, having a solid surface ensures that the speakers cannot easily fall down and get damaged. Further, when running speaker wire, make sure that the wire is safely tucked away. Don’t leave too much slack but at the same time make sure the wire is long enough in order not to for many loops where somebody could accidentally tripped and pull the speakers down onto the floor.

If you are setting up active speakers then make sure there’s …

In this article, I’m trying to give an overview of some commonly used loudspeaker designs. Almost all speakers which are on the market these days are based on similar designs. However, obviously manufacturers are tweaking the looks of the speakers in order to attract more customers. However, the basic principle remains the same.

Probably one of the most commonly used designs in loudspeaker manufacturing is the Bass reflex box. This type of loudspeaker usually contains two transducers as well as support. A port is of four which is punched into one of the walls of the loudspeaker enclosure. In case of the Bass reflex box, this port is provided at the front of the loudspeaker. The low-frequency components which are generated by the woofer are reflected by the rear wall of the speaker and then gets to the ports and exit towards the listener.

Bass reflex boxes can achieve fairly good low-frequency response without being very bulky. Low-frequency response is probably one of the biggest challenges in loudspeaker design. The …

If you want to set up some speakers outside of your house then you don’t necessarily have to hire a professional installer. Obviously, using an installer give you peace of mind because they are less chances of making mistakes. However, an installer will charge a fairly high feet which you can avoid if you want to do the install yourself. However, there are certain things you should know before starting such a project. I will give you some recommendations which should help in your next speaker installation project.

Setting up speakers outdoors is more challenging than doing so indoors. First of all, outdoor speakers are usually mounted by using a specialized mount rather than just being placed on a solid surface. That is to keep the speakers safe in case there are strong winds. However, choosing a suitable mounts can be difficult. Speakers from different manufacturers have different sizes and require different-size mounts. Your safest bet is to purchase the speaker mounts from the same manufacturer that makes the speakers. …

Many people invest quite a bit of money in their audio equipment. If you like watching movies than having a good set of audio components can be important in order to fully enjoy the sound effects that the producers of the movie have provided. However, even though many people spend a lot of money, the end result is often lacking. That is because people don’t usually understand how the components into connect and how to tweak them for best performance. Oftentimes people also choose the wrong settings which causes degradation in the audio. In addition, when purchasing audio components, it is important to match each component with all the other components.

This might sound all very complicated but it is not really. Let me give you some pointers and common-sense rules to follow for purchasing and setting up audio equipment in order to maximize the sound experience. When purchasing audio equipment, it is important and useful to match the performance of each individual component. It certainly doesn’t make sense to …

When setting up any piece of audio equipment, you should follow certain rules. If you don’t want to do the job yourself then you can always contracted out to a professional. A professional not only will be able to select suitable equipment but also would know how to protect the equipment against damage. So spending the extra money to hire an installer might actually pay off in the long run. However, if you want to set up your gear yourself then feel free. However, read through this post to make sure that you don’t risk damage to the equipment.

Obviously, you should always use common sense when installing any type of equipment. The first thing you have to make sure is that you pick a solid foundation. There’s nothing worse than setting up some expensive equipment on a platform which is not stable thus resulting in the equipment getting damaged walls crashing to the floor. So spend some extra time to make sure that the foundation cannot tip. Also, never …