Know How

A subwoofer is a loudspeaker that reproduces low-pitched audio frequencies called bass. It comprises of a speaker driver, also known as woofer, which produces frequencies between 20 to 500 Hz. The woofer is housed inside a wooden or plastic enclosure. This enclosure prevents sound waves coming off the back of the woofer from interfering with … Read more

We tested, reviewed and recommended a variety of marine audio products to our readers. To round up the knowledge, we thought of sharing our analysis and learning to build a marine audio system. It is a task that requires some know-how of audio equipment and marine conditions. We will first take a look at the … Read more

As a user of earphones, or headphones, you are probably aware of the disturbance caused by random ambient sounds. It causes distortions and diminishes the clarity of the audio you are listening to. It muffles dialogues, weakens the bass and reduces the overall impact of the audio. This is where noise cancellation technology comes in. … Read more

A soundbar is a slender long loudspeaker with multiple drivers lined up one next to the other. It is a single-unit sound system shaped like a bar. A typical soundbar consists of three types of drivers: tweeter, midrange and woofer. Each of these drivers processes a specific band of frequency. The tweeter handles high frequencies, … Read more

The market today is flooded with speakers of every make. New products are launched every quarter and new features are added to existing ones. New technologies are introduced every few months with brands spending millions in advertisement. In such a scenario with such a wide range of options, it is easy to get confused. For … Read more

Most soundbars have an easy installation process. The package includes an optical digital-audio cable for connecting the soundbar to a television. It is a simple and hassle-free process. You can also use HDMI (High Definition Multi-media Interface) to connect the soundbar to a TV, if there is provision for HDMI. HDMI is an audio/video interface … Read more

Although most televisions come with decent audio systems, many a time it may not be enough. The sound quality may be lacking in certain aspects. Projection, clarity and feel may need enhancing. For this you have two options. You can either add a good soundbar to amp up your TV’s audio system or go for … Read more