Why do some speakers sound better than others?

Every speaker produces certain frequencies that are louder or softer than others. Assuming that your ultimate goal is accurate audio reproduction, the less variation in loudness between frequencies—in other words, the flatter the frequency response chart is—the better the speaker quality.

How do you tell if a speaker is good or not?

Measuring them with a multimeter will often give you results that could make you think the speaker is bad. The best way to test them is to QUIETLY play a signal through them, listen to it, then see if it produces sound. If it does not, or sounds bad, the speaker needs replacing.

Why do my speakers distort?

The increase in movement causes heat inside the speaker. If the speaker components are poor quality, then heat damage may occur. Ultimately this leads to distortion. When your speaker is playing at low levels, damage may not be noticeable, but the higher the volume, the more evident this becomes.

Do woofers need crossover?

Every audio system, including the one in your car, needs a crossover to direct sound to the correct driver. Tweeters, woofers and subs should get high, mid and low frequencies respectively. Every full-range speaker has a crossover network inside.

Why does my amp interfere with my speakers?

Someplace between your amplifier and your speaker driver, there’s a bad wire which is causing the driver to move abruptly, causing interference. The challenge- the bad connection could be in a number of different places, some easier to address than others.

Why is there no sound coming out of my speakers?

If no sound is being made at all, you have an electrical problem at hand. You could also have a problem with gain staging (explained below). The real problem is if you’re unsure about it because the change in audio quality is very subtle.

Why do different speakers have different materials?

Different speakers use different materials because each company has a different idea about how to minimise flexing, but it isn’t just the cone that can make a difference to the overall sound quality.

What to look for when choosing a speaker?

Quality of sound and the tech behind it: What to look for when choosing a speaker 1 Speaker design and how they work. The first thing you’ll need to know to be able to grasp the difference between various speakers is how they work in the first 2 Quality of materials. 3 Tuning. 4 Conclusion.