Choosing the right speaker for your home theater system will determine whether you have to enjoy sound or endure it. To make a choice, it is necessary to consider in detail the acoustics in terms of several parameters.
Instructions
Step 1
The first criterion to be considered is power. For passive speakers, the input power is indicated, for active speakers - the power of the built-in amplifier. Insufficient power will affect sound volume. Remember that the output power of the amplifier should not exceed the power of the acoustics. Otherwise, it may affect the performance of the speakers. For a 17 square meter room, choose an 80 W speaker system. For larger rooms, it is desirable to increase the power.
Step 2
The sensitivity of a loudspeaker determines the loudness of the sound at the available power. When choosing a system with a high sensitivity, don't worry too much about amplifier power. Conversely, with a powerful amplifier, don't pay too much attention to sensitivity. A high power amplifier can damage very sensitive speakers. Low sensitivity - 84-88 dB, average - 89-92 dB, high - 94-102 dB.
Step 3
The range of reproducible frequencies is a characteristic showing the reliability of the reproduced signal of the specified frequencies. As you know, a person hears sound with a frequency of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. However, for more accurate sound reproduction, acoustic systems are designed to reproduce sounds that are inaudible to humans.
Step 4
Acoustic systems are divided into shelf, floor, satellite, built-in. Decide which one will be more convenient for you. For example, the floor system is quite large, which is not suitable for small rooms, and the satellite is distributed throughout the room, creating the effect of presence.
Step 5
There are two classes of speaker systems: Hi-Fi and Hi-End. The latter reproduce sound much better, but the former are cheaper. Decide which class acoustics will suit you best.
Step 6
The material from which the speaker system is made also plays an important role. Mostly wood, plastic, aluminum and glass are used. When purchasing acoustics, listen to the sound and determine for yourself which one you like best.
