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                    The most sophisticated, high-tech surround sound system is nothing without quality speakers, and this article will
                    define a few key terms and help you understand everything you need to know about your options, including in-wall
                    speakers, in-ceiling speakers, home theater speakers and surround sound&nbsp;speakers.
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                        So What Is a Speaker,&nbsp;Exactly?
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                    A speaker is basically a translation machine; it translates the electrical signal from a record, CD or DVD into physical
                    vibrations to create sound waves. A speaker consists of drivers, a diaphragm (also called a dome or cone), a spider, a
                    voice coil, a surround or suspension, a basket and a spider. Speakers also contain a cross-over, which is what separates
                    the sound into various frequencies such as high, low and sometimes mid-range. There are three different types of basic
                    speaker drivers: woofers, tweeters and mid&#8209;range&nbsp;drivers.
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                    As mentioned earlier, all speakers contain a voice coil, but you will find that some speakers feature dual voice coils.
                    The main advantage that the dual voice coil speaker offers over a single coil is wiring flexibility, and they do tend to
                    be a little more&nbsp;expensive.
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                    A few other terms you are likely to encounter in your speaker search, whether you’re looking at in-ceiling, in-wall,
                    home theater or surround sound speakers, are two-way versus three- or even four-way speakers, dual tweeters, impedance,
                    resistance, sensitivity, power handling, and frequency&nbsp;response.
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                    Two-way speakers generally include a tweeter and a woofer, and often work well when combined with a subwoofer to handle
                    the lower frequencies. Three-way speakers generally contain a tweeter, mid-range and woofer. Four-way speakers contain a
                    tweeter, mid-range, a woofer and a dedicated subwoofer. Which style will work best for you really depends on your
                    budget, space and overall&nbsp;system.
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                    Whether you’re considering in-wall, in-ceiling, home theater or surround sound speakers, a few other factors you will
                    want to consider are frequency response, power handling, and sensitivity. Frequency response refers to the range of
                    Hertz (or Hz, which is a unit of frequency) that a speaker can reproduce. For example, a 50-20,000 Hz speaker has a
                    greater range than a 65-20,000 Hz&nbsp;speaker.
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                    Power handling refers to watts and helps you determine what kind of receiver would be best suited to your speakers and
                    vice-versa. Sensitivity, also commonly referred to as efficiency, refers to how effectively the speaker uses the power
                    it receives from the receiver. Higher sensitivity means the speaker will produce more volume without taxing your&nbsp;receiver.
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                    Home theater systems generally consist of a center channel speaker, which delivers much of the dialogue; front left and
                    right speakers, which handle most of the special effects; and surround sound speakers. Surround sound speakers typically
                    provide the ambient sounds you hear while watching a movie or TV show, such as falling raindrops, gravel crunching
                    underfoot, or the rustling of leaves. And lastly, most systems also include a subwoofer to catch and emphasize the lower&nbsp;frequencies.
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                    All of these work together to create a dynamic theater-like sound experience. Bookshelf and satellite speakers are a
                    great choice when you’re looking for space efficiency in your home theater system. You might also consider in-wall or
                    in-ceiling speakers, depending on how you intend to use your space and your personal aesthetic. The grills on the fronts
                    of both in-ceiling and in-wall speakers can be painted to match your wall color, allowing them to blend right into your&nbsp;decor.
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                    The design of the speaker’s enclosure impacts how all these elements work together to create sound. Common enclosure
                    designs include bass reflex, passive radiator and dipole designs. If you’re working with an audio professional, he or
                    she will understand exactly how these elements affect the sound experience and will help you select the best speakers
                    for your space and&nbsp;use.
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                    When choosing the best in-ceiling, in-wall, surround sound or home theater speakers for your specific needs, you’ll want
                    to consider the shape and make-up of the room where the speakers will be installed, and how the room will be used. The
                    shape and size of each individual speaker will impact the overall listening experience. Different shapes of speakers
                    will project sound in different ways, for example, and it’s important to select a speaker shape that is appropriate for
                    the room where it will be&nbsp;installed.
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                    With so many quality brands of speakers on the market today, finding the perfect sound solution that fits both your
                    budget and your lifestyle is absolutely possible, whether you prefer to do your homework yourself or hire a professional
                    to walk you through the process. Working with a knowledgeable audio professional who will evaluate your needs and help
                    you select the right system for you means no guesswork on your part, and helps ensure you get what you’re looking for
                    the first time around. Either way, you now have a basic understanding of speaker terminology with which to begin your&nbsp;search.
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                    Dynamic Sound Systems provides the newest and latest products to meet the growing demand for high quality equipment.
                    Please feel free to browse our site where we have a full pictorial and informational guides on all of our products. We
                    look forward to working with you in your quest for the ultimate sound&nbsp;system.
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