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A loudspeaker is an electro-acoustic device used to produce acoustic energy, or sound. When selecting speakers, find one with proper stereo imaging (sound you can "see") and a flat-ish (or "neutral") frequency response. If taken care of and driven responsibly, a good quality pair of speakers will deliver you pleasurable music listening for many years to come. 
  
Audiophiles may like 80's retro hugeass speakers, but for regular home use you don't need to spend a lot of money. Micca is a good brand that has some quality speakers for around $80 for a pair.
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== Buyers Guide ==
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For desktop users, bookshelf speakers are typically used as they are of a manageable size. Note that some of these options are passive (meaning they require amplification) and some are active (amplification built-in).  
  
Logitech make some pretty good speakers too. Logitech Z623 speakers + subwoofer are very good quality-wise, and if you want surround sound, there's Logitech Z-906 which consists of 5 speakers plus subwoofer. Both reasonably affordable.
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== 2.1 Speakers ==
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== Amplification ==  
2.1 is the best way to go when you're listening to music. Music is rarely more than stereo. 2.1 means that there is 1 left speaker, 1 right speaker, and a sub woofer. The left and right options can either be powered, or passive speakers. Passive speakers require an [[amplifiers|Amplifier]] to make them work, whereas a powered speaker will plug into a wall socket for power and doesn't require an amp. Good stereo speakers will be passive. But powered 2 channel speakers are still better than the shitty desktop speakers most people use.
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== 5.1 Speakers ==
 
5.1 is kind of like 2.1, except there are 5 speakers and a sub woofer. This is also called "Surround Sound". In addition to 2.1's Right, and Left channels, this also adds a "center" channel, and 2 "surrounds". This type of setup is commonly used in home theater setups. Normally the speakers in "surround sound" setups are lower quality, because people don't want to buy 5 expensive speakers and a sub woofer.
 
  
== 7.1 Speakers ==
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== Placement ==
7.1 is yet another home theater setup. It adds two speakers to the 5.1 setup. 7.1 splits the surround channels into 2 "surrounds" and 2 "rears".
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For placement, refer to your loudspeaker's manual. If this is not available, place the speakers in a triangle, and aim the speakers 60° degrees to the listening position. Finish studio monitor manufacturer [https://www.genelec.com/monitor-placement has an excellent guide] for proper loudspeaker placement that is highly recommended.  
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== Surround Sound ==
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For those who want surround sound, and have an audio interface or sound card that supports it, purchase a surround sound amplifier and then pair it with matched speakers of your choosing/budget. You will also need a sub-woofer (such as the Polk Audio PSW10, PSW111 or Klipsch R-100SW) and a center channel speaker. There are various sizes of surround sound (5.1, 7.1, Atmos, etc) but 5.1 is arguably the most common.  
  
  

Revision as of 03:37, 17 September 2020

A loudspeaker is an electro-acoustic device used to produce acoustic energy, or sound. When selecting speakers, find one with proper stereo imaging (sound you can "see") and a flat-ish (or "neutral") frequency response. If taken care of and driven responsibly, a good quality pair of speakers will deliver you pleasurable music listening for many years to come.

Buyers Guide

For desktop users, bookshelf speakers are typically used as they are of a manageable size. Note that some of these options are passive (meaning they require amplification) and some are active (amplification built-in).

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Amplification

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Placement

For placement, refer to your loudspeaker's manual. If this is not available, place the speakers in a triangle, and aim the speakers 60° degrees to the listening position. Finish studio monitor manufacturer has an excellent guide for proper loudspeaker placement that is highly recommended.

Surround Sound

For those who want surround sound, and have an audio interface or sound card that supports it, purchase a surround sound amplifier and then pair it with matched speakers of your choosing/budget. You will also need a sub-woofer (such as the Polk Audio PSW10, PSW111 or Klipsch R-100SW) and a center channel speaker. There are various sizes of surround sound (5.1, 7.1, Atmos, etc) but 5.1 is arguably the most common.