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Intermodulation Distortion

26th Feb 2024Amplifier Differences, Part 5: Intermodulation Distortion

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Class D, Digital Signal Processors, Harmonics, Intermodulation Distortion, Radios, Speakers, Subwoofers, Woofers

Amplifier Differences, Part 5: Intermodulation Distortion

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

9th Feb 2024Amplifier Differences, Part 3: Harmonic Distortion

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Clipping, Harmonic Distortion, Harmonics, Intermodulation Distortion, Speakers, THD, Tweeters

Amplifier Differences, Part 3: Harmonic Distortion

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

26th Jan 2024Car Audio Myth: You Can’t Hear Low-Frequency Distortion

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Distortion, Harmonic Distortion, Harmonics, Intermodulation Distortion, Subwoofers

Car Audio Myth: You Can’t Hear Low-Frequency Distortion

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

30th Mar 2022Clearly I Haven’t Explained Audio Signal Distortion Properly

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Android, Digital Multimeter, Distortion, Intermodulation Distortion, Radios, SMD, Sony, Steve Meade

Clearly I Haven’t Explained Audio Signal Distortion Properly

Last week a friend of mine sent a link to a YouTube video by Steve Meade, who was experimenting with line output converters using an oscilloscope and an SMD DD-1+ distortion analyzer. Several statements in the video and the comments made it clear that people don’t understand the concept of audio signal distortion. That’s OK. It’s a complex subject and requires looking at Read more

12th Nov 2021A First Look at Car Audio Speaker Distortion

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Clio, Distortion, Intermodulation Distortion, Klippel, Speakers

A First Look at Car Audio Speaker Distortion

If you’ve been a reader of BestCarAudio.com, you know we’ve published a lot of articles about distortion. We include detailed measurements of harmonic and intermodulation distortion in our Test Drive Reviews to help show you the quality and performance differences between products. In this article, we’ll make a series of speaker distortion measurements using our new Clio audio Read more

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