These two terms are pretty straightforward — they designate the number of speakers featured in the monitor. While that might seem simple, there's a lot more going on that just the number of speakers. Below, we take a closer look at these type of systems and things to think about when deciding between the two. The reason behind creating monitors and loudspeakers with individual speakers handling a certain range is because different sound waves are better produced by different sizes.
For example, bass frequencies require a large movement of air, a task better handled by a large speaker known as a woofer. On the other hand, high-end frequencies require a very fast movement of air, which gets harder to do the larger the speaker size. Therefore, speakers that handle the high-end frequencies known as tweeters tend to be relatively smaller than woofers.
In a 3-way system, a speaker that handles the mid-range is added. This mid-range speaker is smaller than the woofer but larger than a tweeter. While there are monitors out there that use a single speaker, you will get much better results by using a 2-way or 3-way system, with each speaker focusing on reproducing its own range.
In order to split the audible frequency range between different speakers, crossovers are used. In order to get good output from the overlapping frequency range, both speakers need to be finely tuned to contribute a precise amount of output. Different kinds of speakers use various components in different combinations and arrangements. The less expensive type of speaker uses fewer components or cheaper quality components.
People will be biased and will have their preferences that they will defend and vouch for. First, we will concentrate on the types of speakers that are used in vehicles.
Commonly used speakers for a car are component speakers and coaxial speakers. We will be discussing coaxial speakers first. The coaxial speakers come in two forms; a 2-way coaxial speaker set up and a 3-way coaxial speaker set up. We will endeavor to bring all the relevant information that will help you determine the most suitable type of loudspeakers for your car.
The 2-way coaxial speakers are not as sharp as the latter coaxial speakers set up. It is, of course, depending on how sensitive you are about the sounds you hear.
Some people want to listen to some music or sound, and the quality does not matter to them. As for cost, the 2-way will be less expensive as there are fewer components used in them. These are standard speakers that are made up of woofers and tweeters. They are also referred to as drivers.
The woofer component of the speaker handles all frequencies that are low to near medium levels. While the tweeter component deals with frequencies that range from medium levels to high levels. The woofer has to handle both low and medium frequencies while the tweeter has to produce the medium and high frequencies. There is a crossover effect as the mid-range is partially covered by the woofer and partially by the tweeter.
It sacrifices some of the quality of the sound. In simple words, you will be getting just an okay deal with the sound. But if you know anything about music, you will not appreciate this system. For ordinary folks like us, this system will work just fine. If you like heavy, hard-hitting drums and bass sounds, then this system would not satisfy you. In a 3-way coaxial speaker set, you will have a woofer component, a mid-bass component, and a tweeter component.
All three drivers are housed in one single box or the soundbox. Unlike the component speakers that have separate boxes for each driver. The coaxial speakers are also called full-range speakers. This blog has been updated from it original posting to reflect new information and changes in technology regarding two channel speakers. The time has come where you must set up your two-channel speakers and select the listening position to form a system in your room.
You must decide where to place your speakers and electronics and you do not know where to start. You must be careful in choosing convenience in location over performance requirements with your room. I am certain you paid a lot for your equipment to produce the music you desire and every watt costs money and you want to make sure you position all components in the correct position to minimize any harmful room effects.
Where do we start? We start at the bottom. First, you need to know more about your room. You have two sound-producing devices you must deal with. Obviously, you have your two-channel system with its speakers, source material, and amplifier. However, there is also another player in the deal and it is your room and the sound it produces sound. Yes, your room has a sound of its own and it is your job to minimize its sound through proper equipment placement and proper room acoustic treatment.
Without addressing the room sound, you can own the finest equipment in the world, capable of producing every nuance in the recording, but your room will simply not let you hear everything or create issues where you can hear too much. You have a two-channel speaker system but are they the correct speakers for your room. How does our room sound? Your room has a sonic signature based on the dimensions of that room. Usually, bigger is better, but only to a point. Larger rooms with big volumes create their own set of issues.
This is all about room modes. To find out how low-frequency energy behaves in your room, you will need to introduce low-frequency energy into your room and then measure how the room reacts to the pressure. One way to do this is to use a tone generator to generate low frequencies through your speaker system into the room. Once you generate low frequencies into your room, you can walk around the perimeter of your room and measure their impact at the wall location with a simple handheld sound pressure meter.
An example of a two-channel listening setup. Once you have the low-frequency issues measured and plotted onto a map, you can begin to see the impact of low-frequency energy in your room. You will see that it impacts many areas and each frequency has a different magnitude of impact in its respective area.
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