Iowa: For some, the college experience is life-changing. Mine certainly was. Music played only a minor role in my youth (trying out for the band in junior high and having a piano at home);…
Troubleshooting Walsh Speakers 101
Like cars and other devices – and even humans – stereo systems and their components age. This is true for virtually every part of a stereo system and being able to troubleshoot and fix…
Are Single-driver Designs Better Than Multi-driver Designs?
There are many claims about the advantages of one design over the other. Each side has valid arguments and many misconceptions. We will discuss most of the major points of contention. There…
SBA: What is Sub-Bass and how do you Activate it?
Extending the deep bass improves the perceived sound quality of almost any speaker. Tests have been performed where the only change in the speaker’s performance is extending bass and…
Crossovers, the Devil is in the Details
You need a crossover when you want: wider frequency range than the individual driver in question delivers, a specific dispersion pattern and/or greater output than you can get from a…
Red Rover, Red Rover, Tell Me ‘Bout the Crossover
For speaker designers, crossovers are some of the most problematic issues they face. By definition, the crossover splits and directs the electrical energy from your amplifier to the…
