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Unit of measurement for absorption. One Sabine is equal to the absorption of one square foot of surface, which will absorb all incident energy.

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A speaker surround material constructed of Santoprene (a manufactured rubber), offering improved resistance to stretching and deterioration over time... [Read more]

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Measuring the analog signal at a fixed rate of speed (sampling frequency).

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A measurement of the number of times an analog waveform is sampled by digital words to create a rendering of same.

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CD receivers with satellite radio controls operate same-brand external satellite radio tuners. A specialized antenna and service subscription are... [Read more]

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A small speaker with limited bass response often designed to be used with a sub-woofer and/or mid bass. A satellite speaker is usually fairly small,... [Read more]

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1) Preset scan lets you push a button and automatically hear a brief sample of what's on each of your preset stations. 2) Station scan lets you... [Read more]

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Effective piston radiating area of driver, in square centimeters. This is the actual surface area of the cone, normally given in square cm.

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A type of speaker enclosure that does not allow the pressure generated by the back wave of the speaker to leave the enclosure.

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The frequency attenuation that occurs at a rate of 12 dB per octave.

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Similar to capture ratio, but deals with signals which are broadcast on frequencies very close to the one selected.

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The amount of input signal strength, or gain required by a tuner or amplifier to reproduce or achieve certain output levels. Expressed in microvolts,... [Read more]

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A speaker system with more than one type of driver. The most common type of separates system is a set containing two high frequency drivers... [Read more]

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The degree to which left and right channels in a stereo signal can be kept apart.

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A circuit configuration in which a single current path is arranged among all components. Connecting the negative terminal of #1 to the positive... [Read more]

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A metallic foil or braided wire layer surrounding conductors which is designed to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic interference from external... [Read more]

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Any electrical transmittance that conveys data.

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The ratio of the desired signal level to the level of unwanted noise. Measured in decibels.

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The wave form of a pure alternating current or voltage. It deviates about a zero point to a positive and a negative value. Audio signals are sine... [Read more]

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Type of amplification often (but not always) using vacuum tubes. Typically low power output, low damping factor and relatively high distortion.... [Read more]

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This term is used to describe how quickly the output of an amplifier can track its input. It is measured in Volts per millisecond. The higher the... [Read more]

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The rate of boost or attenuation expressed in decibels of change per octave.

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A wave propagated in air producing an auditory sensation in the ear by the change of pressure at the ear.

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The total acoustical characteristics of a space, such as ambience.

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An acoustic measurement of sound energy, typically expressed in dB SPL. Given in decibels (DB) is an expression of loudness or volume. A 10db... [Read more]