Elijah Dzakpasu
Drums are percussion instruments. They are one of the oldest and most common types of percussion instruments available. They make a sound from being struck. In music, a pitch is a quality that makes it possible to judge sounds as “higher” or “lower” in a sense associated with musical melodies. However, not all musical instruments produce sounds with a clear pitch. With this in mind, where do drums fall … more
Heat is the major enemy of most electronic devices, including amplifiers. It is widely known that excessive heat affects how electronic components function and reduces their overall life span as well. Yes, amplifiers can overheat, and it is a common problem with amplifiers. Overheated amplifiers generally occur when amplifiers are left on for extremely long periods or when they are placed close to other heat-generating devices. What Causes Amplifiers To … more
There always comes a time when travelers are unsure whether some items and gadgets they own can be carried along with them when traveling by air. One of such items can be speakers. Can you go along with any speaker you own when traveling by air? Well, read along, and let’s delve into this. Are Speakers Allowed On Airplanes? Yes, speakers are allowed on airplanes. Speakers are not on … more
Gone are the days when the garage was exclusively used to store vehicles. Now the garage has become the ultimate storage space for most homes. But is it a good place to store speakers? Can you store speakers in a garage? A garage is not an ideal place to store speakers. That’s because most garages are characterized by damp conditions, temperature swings, and high humidity, which is bad for … more
Speaker wires do not come as an accessory to the speakers we buy. This means it is up to you to choose the right speaker wire for driving your speakers. You can decide to buy a speaker wire with connectors already attached or one without connectors so that you DIY. No matter the type of speaker wire you choose to go in for, it is crucial that the speaker … more
Speaker wires serve as the electrical connection between audio amplifiers and loudspeakers. They are used to transmit sound signals from audio amplifiers to speakers. Like the normal wires that we are used to in our everyday lives, are speaker wires dangerous as well? Can speaker wires shock you? Most people cannot tell with certainty the true extent of electrical hazards posed by speaker wires. Speaker wires cannot shock you. … more
It is widely known among musical technicians, audio engineers, and enthusiasts that amplifiers can cause damage to speakers. Overpowering or underpowering your speakers at the amplifier stage can lead to unnatural movement of the speakers’ cones and coils, causing them to get damaged. In as much as amplifiers are known for their ability to cause damage to speakers, can speakers cause damage to amplifiers? Speakers can damage an amplifier. … more
Speakers and amplifiers go hand in hand. Speakers produce sound, and amplifiers make speakers sound. In short, all speakers depend on amplifiers in order to work. With the craze for acquisition and experimentation of/with new gadgets and devices, some musical enthusiasts have been asking, “Can Headphone amplifiers be used to power speakers? Headphone amplifiers cannot power speakers. Speakers require a relatively large amount of power to drive them, but … more