How to Select the Audio Woofers
Sometimes listening to music or watching a movie using low-quality woofers can ruin the experience. Consider a Klipsch subwoofer for your setup to enjoy a premium sound experience. Below, learn more about how to select Klipsch subwoofers.
What are the different types of woofers?
Individual loudspeakers offer you the ability to customize your soundscape. The most popular types of speakers include:
- Floor - Just as the name states, floor loudspeakers are placed on the floor, either at the front left or right of your TV. Models such as the R-1155W or the R-125W deliver a more realistic audio experience when watching movies. Klipsch 10 models are also ideal for listening to music.
- Bookshelf - Similar to the floor models, bookshelf powered subwoofer offers great dynamic power and phase control. They come in a compact size that enables you to fit them into smaller spaces.
- Center-Channel - This unit is placed in a central spot below the TV to reproduce dialogue in the mid-range frequency. Models such as the R-10SWI and the R-12SWI offer a quality center-channel for your entertainment.
Other types of woofers include:
- Surround speakers
- Subwoofers
What are the different types of complete woofer systems?
Instead of purchasing single speakers, one can opt to buy complete systems wrapped in one package. These systems are easy to install and will amplify your listening experience drastically.
- Packaged surround system - These are ideal for anyone who already owns a receiver and is looking to improve their TV performance. They come inclusive of a left and right speaker, a subwoofer, and two rear-channel or "surround" loudspeakers.
- Portable and dock - These lightweight models are compact and easy to carry. They allow you to share music from your phone, MP3 player, etc. at a moment's notice.
- Wireless models - They use technology like AirPlay, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi to receive a signal from a compatible device. They also consume fewer watts than other models.
- Soundbars - Soundbars have fewer wires than a complete surround system. They are suitable for smaller symmetrical rooms that allow music to reflect off the walls.
Other systems include:
- Soundbase
- Architectural systems
- Computer speakers
What should I consider before buying a Klipsch Woofer?
Before you begin researching on woofer features, evaluate the room where you plan to place them. There are a variety of factors in a room that can affect the type you choose such as:
- Your entertainment choice - How you configure your system depends on your entertainment choice. If your primary interest is audio for your music collection, you'll want to purchase high quality left and right sound speakers. For movies, you can expand the setup by creating a surround sound environment with a receiver and additional speakers. This will offer an immersive home theatre experience.
- Room setup - The space you place your subwoofers will affect the sound quality. Hard surfaces such as windows and wood reverberate the sound while softer surfaces such as drapes and carpeting tend to absorb it. Irregular surfaces such as bookcases tend to diffuse (spread out) the bass.
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