Component speakers, also call separates, are a separate midrange and tweeter. The midrange can be mounted in the factory opening and the tweeter up higher on the door or dashboard. Component speakers are typically better sounding because the audio signal is split up so that the midrange frequencies are routed to the midrange speaker and the high frequencies are sent to the tweeter via a crossover. This allows each speaker to play the frequencies they were designed for.

There are many factors that have an effect on the way a speaker sounds besides how it is designed. Room acoustics and speaker placement are definitely two of the biggest variables that change the in-room sound. One of the other factors that can change a speaker's sound is its grille. The placement of a fabric or metal grille in front of a speaker can effect high frequency response and imaging. Your ears will tell you which sounds the best grilles on or grilles off.

Usually, yes. Using separates allows you to position the drivers independently and more carefully, which will give you more precise control over your imaging. For best results, try to keep the mid and tweeter as close together as possible - this will make the two drivers act more like a single point source of sound. This is an ideal situation. For rear fill applications, however, coaxial speakers will perform fine, as imaging is not a primary concern.

Efficiency ratings don't tell you how good a speaker "sounds." They simply indicate how well the speaker uses power. If you're using a low-powered factory system, you'll want to choose a speaker with a higher efficiency rating (90 db and up). Low-efficiency speakers can sound great, though they'll need a high-powered receiver or amplifier for energy. Speaker manufacturers employ a variety of materials in their tweeters, such as paper, silk, ceramic, titanium, polyetherimide, and so on.

Audioengine speakers were specially designed and tuned to make MP3 music files sound great. We spent over 6 months tuning each speaker and almost exclusively used MP3, AAC, and WMA 128 and 192kbps files during this process. We also tuned with lossless CD-quality audio, but found that MP3 files really do sound great on Audioengine speakers.

Not necessarily. Audioengine speakers and amplifiers are very efficient and designed to work directly together so we get way more volume output than other speakers that have higher wattage or power numbers.

component speakers have advantages in a few different areas, the main one being flexibility. because component speakers (sometimes called separates) can actually have the tweeter and mid separated, you can have them located in areas that will work best for show, sound stage, or imaging purposes in your particular install. in general, component speakers can handle more power.

If you can't hear sound from your speakers, it means the speakers are not connected properly, the sound card isn't setup correctly, or the speakers could be defective. First, check the speaker-to-computer connections. Make sure the cable connected to the "Audio In" jack on the speakers is also connected to the "Speaker Out" or "Line Out" jack on the sound card. You can test the sound card jack by connecting headphones to it.

No Audio Out of Speakers At Times (Reprogram Radio and/or Replace Amplifier) #02-08-44-020B - (02/27/2003) Table 1: Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Express, Sierra (except Denali), Yukon (except Denali), Yukon XL (except Denali), Savana (with UB0, UB1 or UC6 Sound Systems without Y91 Option) Table 2: Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL, Sierra Denali, Escalade, Escalade EXT (with UQ7 Premium Sound System with Y91) This bulletin is being revised to clarify the models and the approved repair proc.

The test mode is activated by holding the RADIO button and turning on power. The head unit now enters a test mode sending audio to the amplifier in the following repeating sequence: The head unit continues to function as normal, except for this sequencing of the audio outputs. Turning off the head unit will leave the test mode.

If you can't hear sound from your speakers, it means the speakers are not connected properly, the sound card isn't setup correctly, or the speakers could be defective. First, check the speaker-to-computer connections. Make sure the cable connected to the "Audio In" jack on the speakers is also connected to the "Speaker Out" or "Line Out" jack on the sound card. You can test the sound card jack by connecting headphones to it.

The AC adapter is plugged into an AC outlet you know has power (don't laugh, I'm guilty of this one myself). Both ends of the cable from your computer to the speakers is pushed in all the way (subwoofer and computer). The cable going to your computer's sound card is plugged into the speaker out plug (not the line out, line in, digital in or out, or microphone plug). With sound cards capable of feeding more than two speakers, make sure the speaker plug you choose is for the front speakers.

No, The carpet covering we use is Acoustically Transparent and will not muffle the sound of a good quality pair of speakers, you may find a slight reduction in very high frequency's that you most probably wouldn't hear anyway.

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Audio players start to generate distortion, when you have to increase the volume to max or near max just to hear them. This occurs as most audio drivers in portable players aren't properly designed to produce clean audio at high volume levels. The higher the volume level, the greater the distortion. By using the Boostaroo, you can leave the volume of your player at a lower level thereby reducing distortion and even increasing the battery life of your audio player.

It depends upon your expectations. There are some outstanding replacement speakers out there that can come very close to a true component set. But they are not going to give the same level of performance as a true component set when properly installed. Bottom line; If you want the BEST quality of sound possible, you want components. If you aren't sure; You guessed it! Listen and decide!

YES! Read the independent blind speakers test and our testimonials. The why lies in the materials and engineering of the speakers. The voice coils, magnets, cones, damping and crossover are of the finest quality available. They have been engineered to achieve the very best sound. This took years of R&D to develop and patent this incredible ABS speaker. We have a solid reputation for building the finest speaker for over 30 years. Yes and No.

Usually, yes. Using separates allows you to position the drivers independently and more carefully, which will give you greater control over your imaging. For best results, try to keep the mid and tweeter as close together as possible - this will make the two drivers act more like a single point source (which is ideal). For rear fill applications, however, coaxial speakers will perform fine, as imaging is not a primary concern.

The best way to change the sound of your speakers is to change where you put them. Ideally, the speakers should be located at ear level, in front of you, squared off between you. It's then a matter of fiddling with: Other than that, speaker modifications can be a can of worms, or can produce very subtle changes, which you might prefer. For example, you might improve a speaker by adding some cross braces of 1"x1" wood from left to right and from front to back.

When you can only hear sound from the front speakers, it usually means the sound card does not support surround sound, and/or the sound card is not configured correctly, the speakers are connected incorrectly or the speakers could be defective. First, make sure your sound card supports surround sound 4.1. A surround sound card should have a front and rear speaker jack.

Sometimes during the set up the USB connected Netphone overrides the default sound card so all your sound comes out of the Netphone The most likely cause is that you are behind a firewall or have some firewall software running (eg ZoneAlarm). You need to either shut off your firewall or have your PC expert configure your firewall to accept incoming calls to the phone.

Dolby Digital surround or Dolby surround must be included as a feature of your sound card for the audio effect. If it does not already support Dolby surround sound, you would have to upgrade your card to get the full effect from your surround speakers.

The sizes and impedances of the speakers are rather unusual. The amplifier may not like, or may not perform the way it should, if speakers of different impedances are used instead of the standard speakers. The information the tables below were taken from the 95 workshop manual for model year 1999. The sum of all amplifier powers does not add up to the marketing power numbers.

This is only possible with the optional mr Handsfree Blue Mute cable. Thanks to this professional built-in solution, your conversation is carried over the car speakers. This optional cable can be purchased via our online shop. The microphone might be disconnected. Please check the connection of the microphone to the carkit. If the microphone is not disconnected, press the button of the microphone down and make sure that the Genius main unit is put correctly into the holder.

We feature a state-of-the-art theatre sound system, which broadcasts to your car in FM STEREO. Use your car's FM radio (set your ignition to the accessory position). Nearly all portable FM radios work very well at the drive-in, and you're welcome to bring them along.