Sunday, October 19, 2014

Various Facts About Waterproof Speakers

By Patty Goff


Something is said to be waterproof if it can work irrespective of the amount of water that has been thrown at it. This should be possible even in the event of temporary sinking. This quality of a speaker is dependent on time and depth of the water. These devices are best used by boaters that tend to stay for long hours close to water. When considering buying waterproof speakers one needs to get to terms with their various features.

They are normally divided into four major categories, that is; dual cone, coaxial, sub-woofers and lastly component speakers. The dual cone version has a single driver but make use of two cones which come in large and small sizes. The cone that is larger is used for low and mid-range sound frequencies while the smaller one is used for high frequency ranges. They will work fairly well but have one shortcoming; they do not have capacity to handle a broader spectrum of sound frequencies.

A coaxial speaker is known as a 2 way or 3 way speaker and uses multiple drivers for handling various frequency ranges. The term coaxial is used to imply that one speaker gets wrapped round the other. Higher frequencies are handled by the tweeter that is situated in the middle of the speaker. It is then surrounded by some woofer. In comparison, coaxial versions have better performance than the dual cone ones.

The component speaker is more than a speaker. Its configuration is set such that the high and low frequencies are handled by different speaker systems. By the use of crossover, there is division of the frequencies electronically in such a way that each speaker is supposed to produce its quota of frequencies. This will definitely help in enhancing sound production.

The sub-woofer is designed to set only the bass frequencies. In actual sense, they are designed for heavy thunder like sounds. Their use however depends on the opinion of users since good quality coaxial or component speakers are able to produce the same quality as sub-woofers. When making choice of the right speaker before purchase, some tips come in handy. Cutout size is an essential consideration more so if existing speaker systems are to be replaced by new ones. This helps buyers to make purchases easily.

In the event that the new speakers are to be installed, then the measurement of the new area is crucial so that one has an idea of where they can be placed. Because large speakers tend to deliver better sounds, one should strive to find enough space. Depth of the space behind the speaker ought to be ensured so that cooling of generated heat is enabled. The cables will thus not melt.

The quality of the speaker is very important. This will always depend on the frequency range of sound that it is able to produce. For example, a telephone speaker is different from a stereo speaker.

The installation is very important. It can either be done by a professional or individually. The wireless versions are new additions in the market. They are ideal for those that want to move around with them, for instance if one wants music in the backyard.




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