Speakers & Subwoofers

How to Determine Total Speaker Load

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Knowing the total speaker load (or impedance) that a set of cabinets, or speakers in a single cabinet, represent is critical. An impedance mismatch (when an amplifier is not rated for the total speaker load connected to it) can damage both the ... more »

How to Pick a Speaker to Match Your Stereo

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Matching your speakers to the type of stereo you is easy with a little bit of knowledge about stereos and speakers... more »

How to Set the Speakers to a Low Bass Setting on the Denon S-81 Personal Audio System

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Setting different EQ levels on your speaker is a great way to customize your sound and to add a whole new dimension to the music you play. By altering the bass and treble settings on the speakers, you can impact the sound played through your ... more »

How to Set the Time Display to Low Power Mode on Your Denon S-81 Personal Audio System

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The Denon S-81 is one of the most versatile units available. Setting the time display is one of the most basic steps towards customizing your Denon, and keeping an accurate time on the clock ensures it can always be used as a point of referece, ... more »

How to Use an Amplifier to Drive Two Speakers

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An amplifier is an electronic device used to magnify an input signal into a higher output. You can use an amplifier to drive two or more speakers. For this to be successful, the output of the amplifier must match half the impedance of one ... more »

How to Wire Speakers for the Most Effective Load

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Determining the load that your system can handle is very important when wiring your speaker system. You need to make sure that you don't overpower the speakers or overuse the amplifier. Follow these steps so the speakers will work the best they can... more »

How to Wire Speakers for the Most Effective Load

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Determining the load that your system can handle is very important when wiring your speaker system. You need to make sure that you don't overpower the speakers or overuse the amplifier. Follow these steps so the speakers will work the best they can... more »

How to Repair Home Theater Subwoofers

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If your subwoofer breaks, it may be possible to repair it without having to take it to a repair technician. This article will help you decide whether or not the problem you are experiencing with your subwoofer warrants professional help. Here are ... more »

How to Clean Speakers

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Cleaning your speakers can be tricky. This is because there are a few parts on the speakers you have to clean. You have to be careful when you clean your speakers because some of the parts are delicate and you do not want to damage your speakers. ... more »

How to Compare Home Theater Rear Speakers

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Buying home theater speakers is not about how good they look but how well they perform. So it’s essential that you evaluate all of your options to find the best deals. This may require time, and so it merits advanced planning to help you find the ... more »

How to Determine the Distance from the Rear Speakers to the Listening Area in a Home Theater

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When setting up a surround-sound system, positioning your home theater rear speakers (also known as surround speakers) is very important to achieving the best sound quality. To the untrained ear, it doesn't matter where surround speakers are ... more »

How to Manually Set Equalizers to Get Optimal Sound From Surround Speakers

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Graphic equalizers are designed to customize the quality of sound that can soothe your ears and brain. Different brains however have different tastes for different notes. Graphic equalizers basically are meant to increase or decrease the volume ... more »

How to Buy Speaker Cables

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The cables you choose to connect your speakers to your receiver make more of a difference than you might think. Cheap cables impair the sound, but good cables can be expensive. Consider your budget and try to audition some cables to see the ... more »

How to Fix a Blown Speaker

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Neil Young may keep on "Rockin’ in the Free World," but anyone who’s ever blown a speaker knows how much of a damper this can put on your next party or air guitar concert. Use these steps to fix a blown speaker and let the good times roll!.. more »

How to Repair Speaker Cones

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Speakers can be extremely expensive investments in your total sound system. You can repair a small tear in a paper speaker cone yourself using very simple ingredients and prevent the large expense of sending the speaker out for repair or ... more »

How to Replace a Speaker in a Speaker Cabinet

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Every speaker cabinet eventually blows a speaker. Whether it stays in a practice room or gets hauled from gig to gig, something will weaken and given out. Not only will the speaker sound bad, but it changes the overall impedance of the speaker ... more »

How to Soundproof a Music Studio

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Soundproofing a room is not an easy task; this is because the success would depend on whether the noise would still be heard after the project is done. If you or any member of your family is a musician, chances are you need to create a music ... more »

How to Buy Surround Sound Speakers

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"Home theater" is the combination of a good television with a good sound system. Home theater systems can include a television combined with a system of multiple speakers set up throughout the viewing room. Although "surround sound" can refer to ... more »

How to Compare Home Theater Subwoofers

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There are a lot of subwoofers out there, which makes it hard to decide which one is right for your home theater. The size of the theater room is the first major factor in making the decision since you’ll need something big to fill a large ... more »

How to Purchase a Home Theater Stereo System

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You've bought your great flat screen television now you want a kick'in home theater system. Here are a few simple steps to making a good purchase... more »

How to Put Speakers in a New Cabinet

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Speaker cabinets are used for electric musical instruments or simply to secure your speakers to achieve the highest sound quality possible. Given a certain number of conditions, you can put speakers into a new cabinet as long as the speakers are ... more »

How to Replace a Speaker in a Bass Amplifier

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Although the typical bass amplifier speaker is larger and more solid than those in guitar amps, they still blow. A bad bass amplifier speaker not only sounds terrible but also runs the risk of damaging the electronics, particularly in a tube bass ... more »

How to Replace a Speaker in a Guitar Amplifier

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When a guitar amplifier speaker blows, not only does it sound bad, but it can also damage the guitar amplifier. Speaker impedance, or load, changes when the amplifier is damaged, and this can change the amount of electricity running through the ... more »

How to Set Up Home Theater Subwoofers

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When you get your new subwoofer home, it is time to set it up. All in all, this is a simple task, but sometimes subwoofers are confusing. This article will help you set up a subwoofer for optimal home theater sound... more »

How to Set Up Stereo Speakers

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Got new speakers, or just moved into a new place? Remember, the most important component in a stereo system is the room where you set up the system. The positioning of your speakers affects sound quality more than the speakers will... more »

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