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
PA speakers and HiFi speakers are two completely different types of speakers that serve different purposes. However, many people don’t know the difference between the two. So, in this article, we’ll talk about PA systems and HiFi speakers in detail and discuss their differences. If this is something you’re interested in learning, then let’s dive right in. What is the main difference between PA speakers and HiFi speakers? PA speakers … 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
As an avid member of many audiophiles and general audio forums, one question that I see many newbies ask is, can amplifiers damage headphones? Although I thought this question had an obvious answer, it seems it’s not as obvious as one may think. So I decided to write a full article about it. After a few hours of research, here is what I found. Can amplifiers damage headphones? Amplifiers can … more
If you are the frugal type of person, I’m sure this question pops up in your head every now and then. If you also enjoy music as I do, then I’m sure speakers are one of the home devices you use all the time. Most of us even leave them on and never consider turning them off. However, is this bad habit skyrocketing our electricity bills? Do speakers use … more
Perhaps you’ve got an eye on a second speaker on sale with a great deal, or you simply want to know if your pair of speakers sound as good as it was when you first bought it. For years, many audiophiles and music lovers have been curious to know if speakers degrade or go bad. Since I happen to be one of those people, I took it upon myself … more
Perhaps you want to store your speakers in an unheated garage, or maybe you don’t want your newly acquired stereo speakers to get damaged in the winter. Whatever the reason, we are all aware of how temperature conditions affect some consumer electronics such as TVs, smartphones, and even speakers. As I explained in my article on how speakers overheat, heat and hot temperature conditions affect speakers and can damage them. … more
Maybe you want to avoid using as much cable as possible in your speaker to amp wiring, or perhaps you want fewer wires cluttered at the back of your A/V. Whatever the reason, whether a set of speakers can share the same common ground has been a question that sparks a lot of conversation in the audio world. So, after hours of researching, here is what I found. Can … more
Perhaps, you have noticed your speakers getting warm after extended use. But can speakers overheat? In short, yes. Speakers can overheat. When you play a distorted audio signal at a loud volume through the speakers, it can easily overheat the speaker’s voice coils and potentially damage it. Connecting your speakers to an overpowered amplifier can also cause it to overheat and possibly break it. If you want to dive … more