You may have seen terms like passive and active before while shopping for speakers. All loudspeakers are either passive, active, or powered. You may even know which type your speakers are, but you might not know what it means. The type of speaker you have indicates specific differences in how it functions. If you're in the market for new speakers, you might be wondering which type is best. As always, it depends. There are pros and cons to each speaker type and the best option just depends on your specific needs and preferences.
If you're in the market for headphones, you've probably seen the terms circumaural and supra-aural being thrown around. But what do these terms mean, and how are they different from over-ear and on-ear headphones? Which ones are better? Well, let us clear the air. These are the differences and specific benefits of each of these headphone styles:
Originally developed in the late 1940s and surging in popularity in the 60s and 70s, vinyl records are certainly making a comeback in recent years. In 2020, vinyl sales actually surpassed CD sales for the first time since the 1980s, and they've only increased since. There are many theories as to why records are coming back so strongly. Many people say they have a nostalgic aesthetic that isn't matched by tapes or CDs, and they give people a chance to slow down in a fast paced modern era.
Followers of this blog know this guide has been long awaited. As one of the top home theatre equipment providers in Australia, Selby customers want to know: How should I design my home theatre? Well, you've asked, so we're here to deliver. This is everything you need to know about setting up a home cinema, whether it be in an existing room or building an entirely new room.
In part 1, we discussed the purpose and mechanisms of bi-wiring. While it may be a small difference, the simple technique can boost the performance of your sound system by reducing distortion in the audio signal. In the never-ending search for better sound, some people take this one step further with bi-amping.
In the world of hi-fi audio, there are seemingly never-ending tips and tricks to improve the quality of your sound system. While some people simply prefer to "plug and play", others enjoy tweaking and experimenting with their system to see if they can boost the performance. Two common adjustments are bi-wiring and bi-amping.
You've probably heard claims about high performance HDMI cables, and seen cables that cost upwards of $500. You've also probably heard that high performance cables are a myth, and all HDMI cables work the same.
Having a high quality pair of headphones is essential to getting the most out of your gaming experience. It gives you better immersion in your games and helps you accurately locate sounds within the game. In addition to that, having a comfortable headset is a blessing that can't be understated. There's nothing worse than having a headache or earache after a few hours of gaming because of your headphones.
Before purchasing a corner TV mounting bracket, please check the following information to make sure the TV will fit in the intended location.
• Make sure the TV hole mounting pattern/VESA pattern measurements are cross referenced with the information in the bracket listing.
• Check that the weight of the TV is less than the maximum capacity in the bracket listing.
• If mounting the wall plate deep into a corner, please check the maximum length of the bracket arm (measurement on our listing), and cross reference this with the width of the TV. This is to ensure the TV will fit within the corner and the bracket arm will be long enough to accommodate.
If you know anything about record players, you know that they are sensitive pieces of equipment. If you want to keep your turntable and your records in good condition to avoid any imperfections in the sound, you've got to keep them tidy and clean. Regular needle maintenance is important, and failing to maintain these components of your turntable can damage the grooves of your records. So, it probably isn't surprising to hear that the placement and positioning of your turntable can impact sound quality as well.
As with any home speaker system, there can be benefits to adding a subwoofer to a PA system. A subwoofer is a speaker specifically designed to reproduce low frequencies, typically ranging from 30 Hz to 150 Hz. Standard PA speakers can reproduce a wide range of frequencies, but just as with classic bookshelf or floorstanding speakers, they can be augmented with a subwoofer.
If you've read about music production or hi-fi gear, you've probably heard the term dynamic range. It's an important term used in a variety of music-related topics, from instrumentation to audio playback equipment. But, what does dynamic range mean and why is it important in the world of audio?
