The Decibel (dB) Scale & Audio Rules 101 - Audioholics
Dec 31, 2012 · The Decibel (dB) Scale & Audio Rules 101. For those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how audio works, whether to make better-informed decisions or simply for the sake of curiosity, it's useful to lay down some ground rules that govern how audio systems behave relating to loudness and the decibel. One of the most important concepts in ...
Dolby Atmos Best Speaker Setup Practices In the Home
According to Dolby, there’s some wiggle room there, and anything from 30 to 55 degrees is acceptable. Gene recommends sticking to the smaller end of that range, placing the front Atmos speakers 25 to 35 degrees forward from the main listening position, and the rear ones 25 to 35 degrees behind.
Building a Do-It-Yourself Loudspeaker Design - Audioholics
Jul 2, 2013 · It is possible to get pretty deep bass out of a smaller cabinet but the efficiency and total acoustic power are typically much lower. For this sample project, we will set a reasonable design goal of +/- 3dB from 35-20kHz with the ability to generate a minimum of 100dB SPL at 1 meter with an impedance minimum of 4 ohms.
Do Better Parts Matter in Loudspeaker Crossovers? - Audioholics
Dec 29, 2011 · We also discuss if "better" parts matter and will they improve the fidelity of a loudspeaker if utilized over cheap parts. The loudspeaker crossover can be considered the brain of the loudspeaker. It directs the bandwidth of frequencies each driver is optimized to reproduce while it also level matches each driver and can help to stabilize the ...
Amplifier Voltage Gain Explained – Matching Amp to Preamp
Apr 29, 2013 · First we take the power in watts that an amplifier can deliver into an 8 ohm load and convert that to voltage with the formula: Power = Voltage^2/Load Resistance. For example an amplifier that is rated to deliver 50 watts RMS into an 8 ohm load would be 50=Voltage^2/8 or 400=Voltage^2. Solving the equation, we find that 50 watts into an 8 ohm ...
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F II Floorstanding
Klipsch RP-8000F II Introduction. We were pleasantly surprised by the Klipsch RP-8000F when we reviewed that tower speaker back in early 2019. It wasn’t perfect, but it was much better than we were expecting. It had a neutral response and tonally balanced sound, and that was surprising coming from Klipsch, who had garnered a reputation …
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Loudspeaker Design, Measurements, Theory - Audioholics
Understanding Loudspeaker Review Measurements Part I. James Larson — May 24, 2019 21:00. Audioholics’ speaker reviews often contain detailed measurement graphs. In this article, we explain frequency response and the set of curves known as the 'Spin-O-Rama' to help you pick better product. Loudspeaker Design.
Denon AVR-X3800H 11.4CH Receiver: The Ultimate ... - Audioholics
Used as strictly an AV receiver, the Denon AVR-X3800H has 9 channels of built in amplification. Denon rates the power at 180 watts/ch (6 ohms, 1kHz, 1%, 1CH driven). So much for Truth in Power. The real world power into 8 ohms, 2CH driven, is closer to 125-130 watts/ch which is still sufficient for most users needs.
Building A DIY Sealed Subwoofer - Audioholics
Jun 24, 2016 · Here we’ll look at how to design and build a DIY sealed subwoofer. Sealed subwoofers have a few important advantages for the DIYer. First and foremost, they’re relatively easy to build compared to a vented box or a more exotic alignment like a tapped horn or transmission line. The sealed alignment is also relatively tolerant of minor ...
Arendal Sound 1723 Tower S THX Speaker Review - Audioholics
Performance Rating: Value Rating: Review Date: July 08, 2022 00:00. MSRP: $ 2,849/pair (Satin White/Black) Stunned by Arendal Sound’s 1723 THX monitor performance, we wanted to see if the more manageable sized 1723 S series tower could deliver similarly great sound and value. Read our review.
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