When you hear people discussing how many ohms a speaker provides, what they’re talking about is the product’s impedance. All electrical components and circuits resist electrical currents to a certain extent. The way we measure that feature is what becomes the impedance rating for the speakers, symbolized by the Greek […]
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SoundLink Mini USB Charging
When you first purchase the Bose SoundLink Mini, you’ll get a charger that comes with your speaker. Once you plug it into a standard receptacle, it’ll give your battery enough juice for a few hours of portable entertainment. For most people, that setup is a straightforward way to ensure that […]
About Tuning and PVC Aero Ports – Subwoofers and Enclosures
When was the last time you heard high-quality sounds coming from a subwoofer? If the speaker was correctly installed within an appropriate enclosure, you likely enjoyed the buzzing and low frequencies that tickled your ears. When the subs aren’t installed correctly, the enclosure can become a problem. Although it isn’t […]
Are Open Baffle Speakers Bad?
An open baffle speaker uses a board to mount the loudspeaker to keep the soundwaves from the front and back apart. It’s one of the simplest, most straightforward ways to enhance this technology’s performance. An open baffle speaker is sometimes called a doublet. That’s because the board creates a barrier […]
Cross Connected Coaxial Speaker Cables
When one designs speaker cables to have low inductance, the results come at the expense of higher capacitance. The opposite effect also occurs when you reverse those roles. That’s why some audio engineers are looking toward a compromise in the middle. By developing cross-connected coaxial speaker cables, the effect that […]
3 10s vs. 2 12s – Would 3 10s or 2 12s Sealed Be Louder?
When your vehicle has some extra space to use for the audio system, you have a couple of options to consider for your subs. You can typically put three 10s or two 12s into the same cabinet area. Although the dimensions would be different for each setup, the overall square […]
2 10s or 2 12s? Best Subwoofer Size
When you’re deciding between two 10s and two 12s for your car audio setup, the decision is based on space and volume. Assuming that you have the same watts for both subs, you’ll typically use 10s when the sound quality matters. When you want something loud with an extra attack, […]
Two 12s or Four 8s: How to Improve Your Car’s Audio System
One of the best ways to upgrade your vehicle’s sound system is to incorporate or enhance the subwoofers you’re using. When those subs can hit the bottom frequencies consistently while having a higher crossover, you’ll find the music and audio pumping through your setup can be quite delightful. The question […]
Bose SoundLink Color Model 415859 Charging Issue [Solved]
The Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth® speaker is one of the best portable products to use for your favorite songs, playlists, and podcasts. It delivers the brand’s trademarked room-filling sound for an affordable price. When everything is working well, it can feel like you’ve made one of the best investments […]
Bose SoundLink Color Not Charging [SOLVED]
When you try to plug your Bose SoundLink Color in to charge it, does nothing happen? Does your SoundLink Color II not power up or charge? It can be frustrating to have malfunctioning audio equipment, especially when you’re trying to relax at the end of a hard day. For most […]