Speaker baffles have a variety of functions that go beyond their outward appearances. There are a lot of speculations on the practicality of them. But do they perform as expected, and are they worth it? In this article, we seek to explore reasons why they are worth it and even more. But first, let’s answer the question that probably brought you here. Do speaker baffles work? Speaker baffles do … Read more
Wireless technology is said to be the future of connectivity. It is not surprising then that Bluetooth speakers, which are a form of a wireless technology device, are very popular today. Bluetooth speakers can be connected to smartphones or computers using signals that are passed through the airwaves. It is widely known that loudspeakers come with either mono or stereo configurations. Can the same be said about Bluetooth speakers? … Read more
Although Beats headphones are not as popular as it was before Apple acquired the company, they are still part of the most popular headphones we have today. And they are loved by many because of their bass response and the overall hype around them. Maybe you are learning how to produce music and you don’t want to spend money on a new pair of studio monitors or headphones for … Read more
Perhaps you just got into music production, and you can’t afford to spend money on a new pair of studio monitors. And you want to use your PA speakers as m In short, no. PA speakers cannot be used as studio monitors. It’s not possible to get a great sounding mix using PA speakers as you would using studio monitors. That’s because PA speakers don’t have a flat frequency … Read more
It’s no news that wireless headphones come with in-built battery. And this is what powers the device and enable it to function. But can you use these headphones right out of the box? Do the batteries of wireless headphones come charged? Most wireless headphones come pre-charged and can be used immediately. Wireless Bluetooth headphone devices with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries will have a decent amount of power right out of the … Read more
Subwoofer vibration isolation pads have been around for decades. Yet, many people are not aware of their effectiveness in insulating floors and other structures from the vibrations produced by subwoofers. Just like any other product in the hi-fi community, there are diverse opinions about subwoofer isolation pads. While many people think they are definitely worth the purchase, several others think these pads are snake oil. Besides all the skeptics, … Read more
Perhaps you sent your car to the car wash, and they mistakenly got the subwoofer in your trunk wet. Or maybe your home audio system’s subwoofer is placed near windows, and you forgot to close the windows while it was raining. These are just a few examples. There are hundreds of ways a subwoofer can get. And whatever your reason, I get it. We are not perfect. Sometimes, we … Read more
Having a subwoofer in direct contact with the ground can create many issues due to the unwanted vibrations these subwoofers produce. Many people face this problem. The quest to solve this problem has led to the introduction of subwoofer isolation products. Subwoofer Isolation Products are also known as “anti-vibration” products. It is widely believed that isolating subwoofers from the floor helps to minimize vibration transfer through the floor and … Read more
So you have noticed that there is a smell coming out of your subwoofer, and this probably has you worried. As weird as this may seem, a subwoofer producing a smell is quite common. But should that happen in the first place? Are subwoofers supposed to smell? In short, no. Subwoofers are not supposed to smell. When this happens, it means there is an excess glue on the subwoofer’s … Read more
Subwoofers are one of the key components most people go in for when they are considering an upgrade to their car stereo system. This is not surprising since subwoofers help you to achieve the best possible sound in your car. They are an ideal choice in cars because subwoofers produce clean and deep-toned sounds. However, some drivers play their subwoofers very loud, which can cause everything around to vibrate … Read more