02Aug

Sound and Noise!

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By a very simple definition, an unwanted sound is referred as noise. While the definition is complete, it still is too short to get the real understanding of what noise is. Hidden is a subjectivity factor of the word ‘unwanted’ making a proverb, “one man’s music is another man’s noise” all the more relevant. […]

12Mar

Dynamic Range

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The term, in Hi-Fi circles, is unmistakably equated to the loudness levels that the sound system is capable of – and mistakenly so. Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level) as a separate specification actually gives idea about the loudest sound power that the system is capable of. Dynamic Range – as the term actually suggests is […]

27Feb

More Channels, a Reality…

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From mono to stereo was a big transition and it was argued for many years that two loudspeakers corresponding to two ears was a magic formula and was an end to the road for humanity. With the advent of Quadrophonic by David Hefler’s Dynaco was truly ground-breaking. For the first time someone had audacity to […]

25Feb

Larger Loudspeaker

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Loudspeaker is a combination of a cabinet, driver unit(s) (which we colloquially refer as speaker), crossover circuit and some accessories (like a support system, grille etc) Miniaturisation in electronics has sparked a new trend in the minds of the consumers, they feel that since the computers are getting smaller, the loudspeakers too will get smaller. […]

25Feb

Amplifier Power

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Simplistically amplifiers will have a power rating into wattage described in a number with some caveats in the bracket. For absolutely run of the mill amplifier, even the caveats will be very vague and not give a true idea of what is the amplifier really capable of. This is the exact reason why most of […]

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