Loudspeakers are a form of an Audio Transducer by transforming an electric signal to an acoustical signal. There are two types of loudspeakers to consider, and these are :
Passive Loudspeakers
- Require an amplification stage
- Do not require power
Active Loudspeakers
- Carry their own amplifier
- Require power
- Do not require an external amplifier
Woofer Vs Tweeter Loudspeakers
Woofer loudspeakers are designed to work better with low frequencies, since they have a larger diaphragm. Tweeter loudspeakers work better with high frequencies, and have a much lower mass than woofer loudspeakers.
Important points to consider when trying to decide what loudspeaker type to use
When for example a great concert or a large party is going to take place and you are in charge for setting up the loudspeakers, you have to take some decisions, according to the certain circumstances.
- Size
- Volume/Amplification
- Imaging & Clarity
- Location – What / Who is being amplified and where are they?
- Who is listening and where?
According to many sources, the Loudspeaker Industry is growing and it is expected to expand even more, due to an excessive demand and a variety of technological advancements, which in many cases exceed every limit and expectation.
Konstantinos Papanestoros 