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As we continue our series on what makes one amplifier sound different from another, we will look at intermodulation distortion. As you should know by now, harmonic distortion creates higher frequency components that can make an audio device sound harsh or bright. Intermodulation distortion is typically responsible for unwanted warmth or sloppiness in lower frequencies. When Read more
We just escaped from one of the most confusing car audio conversations ever. In a social media group dedicated to measuring the harmonic distortion characteristics of amplifiers, a member challenged the importance or validity of the topic. We can’t imagine having that much spare time. OK, well, maybe that’s appropriate in a flat earth group. Anyway, let’s talk about a few Read more
At least once a week, someone comments on social media or in a forum that you can’t hear low-frequency distortion from subwoofers or amplifiers. We have no idea where this myth came from. However, if you understand what distortion is and how it works, you’ll know this myth is utter and complete nonsense. Yes, we know we’ve challenged the status quo. Don’t worry; we can always Read more
Welcome to our third Question of the Month article. This time, let’s look at the answer to “What speakers should I use for a specific music type?” The theory that speaker selection is related to a specific kind of music is nothing new. While there are some considerations in system calibration, a good speaker is a good speaker. Allow us to explain. The Mechanics of Music Music Read more
We recently published a detailed article explaining what happens when an amplifier starts to clip. The article detailed the inclusion of harmonics in the output signal and explained how this extra high-frequency information increases the power to a speaker. Regarding damaging speakers, the issue isn’t specifically the harmonics, as many electric guitars produce similar Read more
Over the past few years, I’ve written several articles about harmonic distortion. While ideally they’re pretty clear in their message, I might have jumped over the need to define the term harmonic itself. So, let’s look at what harmonics are in terms of audio signals. What Are Harmonics? In reference to music, the Oxford English Dictionary defines the word harmonic as “an Read more
