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Speakers. An explanation of how speakers turn electrical signals from an amplifier into physical movement which we can hear and the different types of vibrations which change what we hear.


The speaker is the part of any sound system which creates the physical vibrations the human ear detects and interprets as sound. It accomplishes this by using an electromagnetic coil in a standing field to translate the electrical signals from the amplifier into physical movement. The electromagnet is attached to a diaphragm, usually cone shaped, and the vibrations of the magnet are expressed in the cone, which causes similar vibrations to occur in the air in front of it. These vibrations travel through the air and are heard by the ear as sound.

Speakers translate the electrical signals from an amplifier into physical movement.(Click to enlarge)

Different frequencies of vibration correspond to different pitches of sound, from very slow vibrations which are the low, deep sounds to very fast vibrations which are the high pitch sounds. The size of the cone determines it's ability to vibrate at certain frequencies, it's harder to get a large cone to vibrate fast or a small cone to vibrate slowly. For this reason larger speakers usually contain multiple drivers, with different sized cones for producing different pitch ranges.

Higher quality materials used in speaker construction produce better sound. (Click to enlarge)

The quality of the sound you hear from the speakers can depend on many different factors. Including the quality of the materials used to make the speaker, for example some of the latest quality tweeters are being made using silk to give a soft high pitch sound. The enclosure of the speaker also makes a great difference in the sound. Speakers are often housed in a wooden surround because wood provides the best acoustic values. A thick tight sealed enclosure will ensure a clean crisp deeper bass and fuller sound from the speaker.



Wireless SpeakersWireless - An explanation of how wireless speakers work and the technology behind them. Also their advantages and disadvantages compared to a wired speaker.

Computer SpeakersComputer - An explanation of how personal computers are utilizing today's media with various forms of audio output ranging from 2 stereo computer speakers up to 7.1 digital surround sound systems.

Infinity SpeakersInfinity - The history behind the audio company Infinity speakers and their place in todays audio market. Also a look at what products they offer.

Car SpeakersCar - Here you can find information on all the different types of car speakers that are available to be used in a car and explanations on how power ratings are related to what you hear.

Outdoor SpeakersOutdoor - A guide on some of the things needing to be considered when choosing outdoor speakers to buy and where the best areas to place them are to achieve the best performance.

Bose SpeakersBose - The history of the company Bose Speakers and how the audio technology they developed has changed over the years since the company was founded.

Paradigm SpeakersParadigm - The achievements of the company Paradigm Speakers and what makes them award winning and explanations as to what makes them better than so many other speakers.

Ceiling SpeakersCeiling - A guide on how to choose the right ceiling speaker for your home. How ceiling speakers work and the best places to mount and use them.

Klipsch SpeakersKlipsch - The history of the company Klipsch Speakers including their achievements over the last 60 years and what products they offer on todays audio market.

JBL SpeakersJBL - The history behind JBL Speakers and the role they have played in concert and cinema audio equipment development, including the introduction of Dolby and TXH audio mediums.



The most relevant links we could find, placed here free

Shop Genie - Speaker Shopping. www1.shopgenie.co.uk

DJ Kit - DJ speaker for sale in GBP. www.djkit.co.uk

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