“Put it Up to Eleven”: Fun Facts about Speakers

By WebDrafter.com, Inc. w/ permission


We here at Midwest Speakers just love speakers and other audio equipment. As one of the best at speaker repair in St Paul, we have learned a few fun facts about speakers and speaker repair over the years. Here are a few of our favorites!


  • Going to multiple rock concerts will not cause permanent hearing loss, even if you stand right by the speakers. It will, however, cause temporary hearing loss. A rock concert is typically about 140 dB.
  • If you hear ringing in your ears, chances are the speakers you are listening to are too loud.
  • When you are listening to music, the only part of the speaker system that should be vibrating is the speaker itself. If the box it is in vibrates, that could be a signal you need speaker repair.
  • Particle board is more vibration-resistant than real wood.
  • If a speaker has blown, this means the cone has completely separated from the coil. The end result is either no sound or a buzz-like sound. Bring the speaker to us for speaker repair!
  • Variations in the air pressure in your ear can be caused by sound waves. A really loud sound can build up the air pressure to the point where it causes permanent hearing loss or damage to your ear.
  • Most of the speakers on the market these days are what is known as “direct radiating.” This means that all of their sound comes from the front of the speaker and hits the listener’s ear directly.
  • Floor-standing speakers reach a lower frequency range than compact speakers.
  • Humans cannot hear frequencies that are 20,000 Hz and above, but these frequencies can be heard by animals like dogs and cats.

For speaker repair in St Paul, call Midwest Speaker at 651-645-7385 or Contact Us.

Sources:


Boombotix

Ronford

Sonicelectronix

Soundandvision
Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Aliens Behind the Couch or How to Set Up Your Surround Sound System

By WebDrafter.com, Inc. w/ permission
Few things enhance home movie viewing like a new home theater surround sound system. Watching sci-fi and horror movies becomes much more of an experience when you can hear creatures sound like they are sneaking up from behind you or a laser blast zips from one side of the room to the other! But how to do you set up your system to achieve these great effects? It all comes down to speaker placement. Most home theater systems will have five speakers and a sub woofer and many will have seven speakers and a subwoofer. These are a called 5.1 and 7.1 systems respectively. Fortunately, a little bit of information on setup goes a long way. With most systems there will be three speakers at the front near the television or screen. The center channel speaker is situated directly above or below and centered on the screen. The front of the speaker should be flush with the edge of the screen. Be sure the speaker is on top of or very close to the screen otherwise the sound can ap...
Read more

Pros and Cons of the Various Types of Headphones

By WebDrafter.com, Inc. w/ permission
When looking for portable audio , most people end up thinking about a headset. There are several different kinds with different pros and cons. Lets take a look at the various types and highlight their differences. The most pervasive type are earphones or ear-buds. These have been made iconic with Apple's ads featuring white silhouette dancers against colorful backgrounds with white earphones wires. Of course, there are many manufacturers of ear-buds. The biggest benefit of ear-buds are the price. They frequently come free with MP3 players and extras can be purchased for as little as a few dollars. They are also very portable and can be easily kept in one's pocket. The down side is sound quality. Although the sound quality varies greatly from the cheapest models to the more expensive models, ear-buds are lacking as compared to full size headphones. This is true particularly in the lower frequencies. Ear-buds can also cause discomfort as they generall...
Read more

How to Know When Stereo Speakers Need Repaired

By WebDrafter.com, Inc. w/ permission
Image
When your stereo speakers stop working, it can be hard to figure out exactly what is going wrong with them. Is it the amp, speaker wires or a setting on the TV? Or maybe it’s the stereo speaker itself. Ruling out each item can be a difficult task if you aren’t sure where to begin. That’s why this guide walks you through how to determine when your stereo speakers in Minneapolis need repair! Here at Midwest Speaker Repair, we are well-versed in all the issues a stereo speaker could encounter. That’s why when you need your stereo speakers repaired, we can help. How Do I Identify a Problem with My Stereo Speaker? The first sign of a speaker in need of repair is either a distorted sound or no sound when in use. If your speaker isn’t making any sound at all, you should start by checking the other components (the amp, wires and the TV settings). While doing this, if you have another speaker that still works, try connecting it to the wires of the one in question. If the working speaker ...
Read more