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 […]
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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, […]
4 8s vs 2 12s: 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 […]
How Do You Connect Coaxial Cable to Speakers?
Coaxial (Coax) cable is familiar because it’s what gets used to connect your satellite or cable TV to your television. Although we use it primarily for video applications, it is a remarkably versatile product. It does have some flexibility issues that can limit its applications. Coax is also thicker than […]
Bi-Wiring Speakers Benefits
It’s been possible to have bi-wired speakers since the late 1980s. Although it was thought to be a bold move that would fizzle out when the concept was first introduced, this practice is now considered standard. The idea behind bi-wiring is that a separate cable is used for each terminal […]
Using a Subwoofer without a Subwoofer Output
Although every subwoofer is slightly different with its setup, it is often possible to set one up when you don’t have a sub out. We see subs getting used with multichannel processors, preamps, and home theater systems. In these situations, they almost always have a specific channel called the “subwoofer […]