Speaker sound quality

[abdullahseba]

The audible frequency range is within 20hz to 20,000hz. That is the frequency range that a speaker would need to reproduce. However, designing a speaker that can handle such a wide range is problematic, and it is usually easier to design speakers to cover various parts of the audio spectrum, then couple them together. The simplest is a two-way system, i.e. a woofer to reproduce the lower frequencies, and a tweeter to reproduce the higher frequencies. A cross-over circuit between the two components makes sure each speaker gets only the frequencies it can effectively reproduce.

Thanks for that
My current speaker setup consists of a centre speaker built in the monitor and a rather old 2.1 heap of whatsits. It doest sound bad but at higher volumes it starts to crack.
The Visaton ones sounded way better in a tightly fitting box a carpenter I know made. And a cheap Chinese 50W amp.
So in theory, they should sound even better in a correctly designed box and with the help of my ElectroDrid app for the crossover. I think its worth a try.

 

[bouldersoundguy]

Err? Going to put you in my camp BSG! The "pushed to the limit" is exactly the case I cited with guitar amps, they will regularly be overdriven (even pre amp distortion can be damaging, we don't hear the destructive harmonics because the speaker starts to filter at 8kHz. Who here has blown up Dad's tweeters with an AC15?!) .

The 1.5-2 x headroom equates nicely to my "up to 3dB". Sure, you CAN put a 400BHP V8 with a Cortina gearbox and clutch and drive it carefully but give it the beans and SOMETHING will start to smell! (don't know the USA equivalent for a small family car. )

Dave.

Yes, basically in the same camp. I would say that PA and guitar amps have different sets of priorities than quality home sound reproduction. My point about power ratios is that for accurate reproduction whatever amount of power gets you there is enough as long as the amp doesn't clip. If 20 watts makes your speakers get loud enough without clipping then it doesn't matter if their max power is 200 watts. So for me it not so much about adhering to a ratio but determining if the system will meet the needs.

Of course when you're carrying the speakers around and lifting them on and off stands you want them to be as small and light as possible while still producing the required output and standing up to the abuse of live sound. The watts ratio thing makes sure you have enough power to get every last drop of output from your speakers without blowing them up.

I know about Ford Cortinas. The US equivalent would be the Pinto, and it being the US people did put V8s in them once in a while.

 

[Pinky]

I know about Ford Cortinas. The US equivalent would be the Pinto, and it being the US people did put V8s in them once in a while.

Stock 8 Track stereo.