All Home-Theater systems must
have a subwoofer in order to let each speaker do its job properly.
Low-frequency sounds put too much stress on regular speakers and this
shortens the speakers life as well.
Each speaker does a particular
function
The left and right loudspeakers
carry the majority of the film’s musical score and many of the sound
effects; the center-speaker makes sure onscreen sounds such as voices
come from the screen.
Match the receiver's power to
the speakers handling
When choosing speakers, match
their impedance to the power amplifier or receiver; plugging speakers
that can handle little power to a powerful receiver will only damage the
speakers when too much volume is applied to them.
:: Shopping tips ::
Save the packaging in case of
returns
When shopping for new
loudspeakers, hold on to the original packaging at least for the first
week or so. Do this in case that the speakers do not perform in a
satisfactory manner and they have to be returned to the electronics
shop.
Read reviews when comparing
speakers
The best place to start
shopping for loudspeakers is reading the pages of reputable audio
magazines. This is where reviews performed on speakers by professionals
come in handy. Use their comparisons only as a reference point.
