Stereo Technical Information Of All Kinds, Including" A Glossary Of Technical Terms, Links To Manufacturer's Websites, Information On How Speakers Work, Choosing Speakers, What's A Woofer?, What's A Midrange?, What's A Tweeter?, What Are Dual-Cone/Dual-Voice-Coil/Full Range Speakers?, 2/3/4-Way & Component Speakers, What's A Capacitor?, Installing A Capacitor, What's A Crossover?, What's An Equalizer?, Speaker Enclosures, Power Amps. Installing An Amp, Amp Installation Tips, Understanding Power Ratings, Installing & Replacing Head Units/Receivers, About Theile/Small Parameters, Installing Neon/LED, Eliminating Unwanted Noise, Using The Right Tools, Home Stereo Tech Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Home Stereo Glossary, About Home Speakers & DriversPlus Sales Of Car, Home and Mobile Audio and Stereo, Marine Audio, Technical Information, Amplifiers, Mono Block Amps, Woofers, Speakers, Mid Range, Tweeters, Capacitors, Woofer Boxes, Bandpass, Bass Reflex Enclosures, Woofer Tubes, Receivers, CD Players, MP3, Satellite Radio, CD Changers, Bass Packages, Car Alarms, Remote Starters, Car Security, Keyless Entry, Wiring and Accessories, Antenna Boosters, Antennas, Bass Blockers, Crossovers, Dynamat, Equalizers, Cooling Fans, Noise Filters, Power Inverters, Power Supplies, RCA Cables Splitters, Remotes, Signal Boosters, Speaker Grills, Vibration Control, Wiring, Mobile Video, Personal and Mobile Electronics, Laptops, Cell Phones, PDAs, GPS, Electronic Books/Readers, Kindle, MP3, Earphones/Buds, Blu-Ray, Bluetooth, Calculators, Marine Stereo, Fish Finders, Flat Screen HD TVs, DVD Players, Tivo, DVD Recorders, Surround Sound, Stereo Drivers, Home Speakers, Enclosed Subwoofers, Video Games, Computer Games, Digital Photo Frames, Computers, PCs, Laptops, Monitors, Software, Printers, Scanners, Computer Supplies, Virus Security. We Carry Brand-Name Products From: Kicker, Blaupunkt, Panasonic, MB Quart, Kenwood, Sony, Audio Pipe, Lanzar, Pioneer, Pyramid, PowerAcoustik, Pyle, Legacy, SPL, American Pro, Audiofonics, Audiovox, Blitz, Cyclone, Crunch, DHD, Kole, Nitro BMW, Phoenix Digital, Profile, Rockwood, Ultra Linear, Volfenhag, Goldwood, American Bass, Cenophase, Performance Teknique, American International, PAC, Q-Power, Auto Glow, LiteGlow, StreetGlow, Ichibahn, Omega, Freedom, K-9, Excalibur, Aftermarket Generation, JBS, Mars, Auto Command, XXX, Xstatic, Infinity, Rockford Fosgate, Orion, RE Audio.

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A Glossary Of Audio Terms


In this section you will find definitions to some of the more common (and uncommon) terms used in descriptions of audio components. The Glossary is an ongoing process and we will be adding new terms on a regular basis.

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Welcome To The Stereo Technical Information Center. We Offer: Stereo Technical Information Of All Kinds, Including: A Glossary Of Technical Terms, Links To Manufacturer's Websites, Information On How Speakers Work, Choosing Speakers, What's A Woofer?, What's A Midrange?, What's A Tweeter?, What Are Dual-Cone/Dual-Voice-Coil/Full Range Speakers?, 2/3/4-Way & Component Speakers, What's A Capacitor?, Installing A Capacitor, What's A Crossover?, What's An Equalizer?, Speaker Enclosures, Power Amps. Installing An Amp, Amp Installation Tips, Understanding Power Ratings, Installing & Replacing Head Units/Receivers, About Theile/Small Parameters, Installing Neon/LED, Eliminating Unwanted Noise, Using The Right Tools, Home Stereo Tech Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Home Stereo Glossary, About Home Speakers & DriversPlus Sales Of Car, Home and Mobile Audio and Stereo, Marine Audio, Technical Information, Amplifiers, Mono Block Amps, Woofers, Speakers, Mid Range, Tweeters, Capacitors, Woofer Boxes, Bandpass, Bass Reflex Enclosures, Woofer Tubes, Receivers, CD Players, MP3, Satellite Radio, CD Changers, Bass Packages, Car Alarms, Remote Starters, Car Security, Keyless Entry, Wiring and Accessories, Antenna Boosters, Antennas, Bass Blockers, Crossovers, Dynamat, Equalizers, Cooling Fans, Noise Filters, Power Inverters, Power Supplies, RCA Cables Splitters, Remotes, Signal Boosters, Speaker Grills, Vibration Control, Wiring, Mobile Video, Personal and Mobile Electronics, Laptops, Cell Phones, PDAs, GPS, Electronic Books/Readers, Kindle, MP3, Earphones/Buds, Blu-Ray, Bluetooth, Calculators, Marine Stereo, Fish Finders, Flat Screen HD TVs, DVD Players, Tivo, DVD Recorders, Surround Sound, Stereo Drivers, Home Speakers, Enclosed Subwoofers, Video Games, Computer Games, Digital Photo Frames, Computers, PCs, Laptops, Monitors, Software, Printers, Scanners, Computer Supplies, Virus Security.