Speakers Glossary

Car Speakers.  Car speakers are used with car stereo systems to convert electrical signals into sound signals.

Speaker Cable.  Speaker cable is used to conenct a power amplifier to a speaker system.

Speaker Stands.  Speaker stands are used for supporting speakers that do not sit directly on the floor.

Speakers.  Speakers are used in home stereo systems, home theater systems, home cinema, public address systems, car stereos and hi fi systems to convert electrical signals into sound.

Subwoofer.  A subwoofer is a very-low frequency speaker, operating at even lower frequencies than a woofer.

Surround Sound.  Surround sound systems provide more than two sound channels, with the aim of providing a higher quality listening experience than that available from stereo systems.

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