Speaker Selector Volume

You love you little iPod, and the fun of toting all your favorite tunes around for your listening pleasure in a device the size of a playing card. You love knowing that you can turn up the volume on your iPod to your heart’s content with your headphones preventing anyone else from complaining about the sound.

But what you think would be even better is being able to forego the headphones from time to time, and use your iPod, with your customized selection of songs, like a regular CD or cassette player. Just tuck it in a corner somewhere, and have it fill a room with sound like an invisible choir. You wouldn’t have to remove your headphones every time the phone rings, or you want to have a conversation. Sounds good, but is it too good to be true?

Not any more. Thanks to the soaring success of the iPod, both Apple and some heavy-duty audio speaker manufacturers have developed iPod speakers, which will give you an alternative to the standard in-you-ear intimacy of the iPod’s headphones.

Apple’s iPod HiFi

If you can picture a center-channel speaker from a home theater system, with an iPod dock on top, you’ll have an idea of what the Apple IPod HiFi iPod speakers are all about. The Apple iPod HiFi portable, measuring 6.6 ‘ high by 17 ‘ wide X by 6.9′ deep, and weighing 14.5 pounds without batteries or 16.7 pounds with six D batteries. And the Apple HiFi iPod Speaker is equipped with a remote, so you can control the music selection without having to mess with your iPod.

But if the thought of nearly seventeen pound iPod speakers does not appeal, by all means give the Altec Lansing inMotion iPod speakers a look. The inMotion iPod speakers will speak to the iPod enthusiast’s heart, weighing in at a mere fifteen ounces–yes, ounces–and measuring, when folded up, 8′ wide by 5.4 inches deep and 1.2 inches thick. And don’t worry about the batteries adding a significant amount of weight; these iPod speakers will run for twenty-four hours straight on four AA batteries.

Uses For iPod Speakers

Either of these iPod speakers, or any of the several brands now available, can open your iPod use to any number of occasions, from party or outdoor outings to sharing audio books to letting you use your iPod to store and present information for school or job reports.

iPod speakers are the perfect solution to for those who are tired of keeping their great iPod listening experiences to themselves!

Author: David Faulkner

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So you’ve finally decided to get your favorite music throughout your house. What’s next? Where do you go from here? That depends upon your requirements and weather this will be an installation in an existing home or a music system in a new construction home.

First, you need to decide which rooms you would like to install your speakers. The installation will obviously be much easier during construction than in an existing home. Once you make the decision on which rooms to include, you have two choices; in-wall or in-ceiling.

In-ceiling speakers tend to draw less attention to themselves. In all but basic background music applications, in-wall speakers usually sound better, everything else being equal. In-wall speakers have other problems, however. They are usually harder to integrate aesthetically in the room. They also take up valuable wall space that can be used for art or furniture.

Typically, round speakers are used for in-ceiling installations and rectangular speakers are used when installing in the wall. Round speakers integrate better with other ceiling fixtures, such as smoke detectors and recessed light cans, which tend to be round as well. In addition, because most round speakers have coaxially located drivers, you are the same distance from both no matter where you are in the room. This leads to more even frequency response throughout the room. Rectangular speakers tend be better suited to in-wall, rather than in-ceiling, applications.

It is best to keep the speakers two feet or so from adjacent walls or other boundaries that can cause response problems. Optimally, in wall speakers should be at, or close to, ear level. Place in-ceiling speakers so they are symmetrical with ceiling fixtures and the room.

Usually stereo pairs of speakers are used in each room. Another approach that works well is to sum the some signals into mono. You can then run the system in mono for most areas that use in-ceiling speakers. The mono approach allows you to get more uniform coverage, rather than standing under a speaker that is only playing the left channel for example.

You can also use one speaker for areas like small bathrooms and still get both channels of the music. There are speakers with dual voice coils and inputs for both the left and right channels on a single speaker that are also used for this type of application. It can be demonstrated that the summed mono approach using a single, standard voice coil speaker usually sounds better, however.

Multi-room speaker systems can be set up as single zone or multiple zone systems. In a single zone system, all the speakers play the same source. With a multi-zone audio system, the system is divided into two or more areas that can play different sources. This flexibility is really nice when different occupants want to listen to different music at the same time. For example, with a three zone system, you could listen to three different sources simultaneously in three different areas of your house.

With a single zone system, it is still desirable to have independent volume control over each pair of speakers or to turn off any pair completely. This is accomplished by using a speaker level volume control for each room. These are usually a just round knob, although other styles, such as sliders, are used as well.

Multi zone systems are usually controlled by some type of keypad, system remote control, or wall mounted touchscreen. Typically, there is one of these control interfaces for each zone. There is an old saying in racing ‘Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?’ So it is with multi zone music system controls. Control costs money. How much do you want?

A standard knob style volume control is under $100. Step up to a keypad for more control and you are looking at $250 to $500. Touch screen controls offer the ultimate in simplicity and flexibility. In addition, touch screens allow feedback, such as volume, radio station, and music server information, to be displayed on the touch screen. Touch screen controls begin at about $500 and can go to $20,000 each, depending upon size and options. The more sophisticated controls allow you to turn on your music and choose sources from each room. It’s as easy as turning on a light.

Some of the more advanced controls can operate independently,while some require a central processor. If you are installing a multi zone system, you will need a multi room controller and amplifier. These can be integrated into one component or they can be separate pieces. Prices on these vary widely. It is better for most people to contact a professional custom installer for installation of these type of components.

There are a number of decisions to make when planning your in-wall speaker system. Do you want single or multi zone? In-wall or in-ceiling? Both? What type of controls would you like? You can research these questions on your own or consult a qualified professional for assistance. With careful planning you will have a music system you can enjoy for years to come.

Author: Steve Faber

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The benefits of a whole house audio video distribution system are huge. In addition to having audio and video throughout the home it is worth focusing on individual sources where the benefits may not be immediately apparent.

Sky HD

With the advent of Sky + video distribution systems have really come in to their own. For quite some time people have been utilising the 2nd RF output on Sky receivers to get access to their Sky package in the master bedroom. Some people have even run to the expense of Sky multiroom to have the second room fed from its own receiver. With our systems we centralise the Sky receiver and make it available everywhere in the property - with High Definition audio and video available to every room. Not only does this give you the ultimate picture quality it also gives you access to all your recordings and live TV pause etc. Now you can watch what you want when you want throughout the home. For the ultimate indulgence we often install several Sky + HD boxes and give them names - one for kids, one for adults!

Kaleidescape DVD Servers

The Kaleidescape DVD server has revolutionised the way we can distribute DVD’s around the home. We have the option of installing a player in a dedicated home cinema room or centralising all the players, with audio and video distributed in high definition. Centralising the Movie Player 1080 gives us the flexibility to allow any room to join in a film at any point - allowing you to pause a film in the cinema and continue watching it in bed. It is difficult to mention Kaleidescape and not mention the beautiful user interface. List views and collections give you access to lots of information very easily - for example run length, sort by director, lead actor, genre etc but the best bit is the cover art view. In cover art view your films are arranged by relevance so if you hover over ‘Ice Age’ then you would get kids films grouped near by and also the artists films. This unique shuffle revolutionises the way you watch films - making it easy to pick out all films by a certain actor or watching films by a certain director.

Audio Servers

Our audio servers apply the same principal to CD’s as the above Kaleidescape server applies to DVD’s. Imagine being able to access your entire music collection anywhere in the home - without the need for a TV in the room. Multiple outputs allow one CD to be played in the bathroom whilst another plays in the bedroom. Simply inserting a CD in to the server means it is stored for ever - the server automatically goes off to the internet and downloads cover art and track listings - all of which can be displayed on a touchpanel in your chosen room.

iPod integration

We have a number of ways to share iPod’s around the home. At first glance a distributed iPod may render the above audio server redundant but there is nothing more frustrating than realising your partner has taken the iPod in the car or to the gym and you therefore have no music available. We tend to install iPod docking stations in kids bedrooms - they have access to their music and don’t clog your audio server with music you aren’t interested in. We can even make the iPod in the kids bedrooms available through out the home, meaning they can easily listen to their music in the games room or pool.

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Stereo speakers are used to enhance the audio system in cars. They are usually described as distinctive in view, since they are used for duplicating audio frequencies. By and large, they are regarded as a very crucial component that constitutes an excellent stereo system.

More often than not, stereo speakers can be classified into two types — component speakers and full range speakers. Both encompass a number of pluses and minuses. Basically, full range speakers come in different sizes, made up of the tweeter, woofer and super tweeter. However, if you desire the best possible audio quality, then component speakers are the best choice.

You need to think over several factors to get the sound quality that you desire before purchasing stereo speakers. Apart from the type of speaker, other vital factors to consider are the speaker’s efficiency, frequency response and maximum power. These three things are interrelated with each other, and the absence of one may affect the entire sound frequency. The speaker’s frequency response must be superior and broader to achieve improved sound control and simulation. The efficiency of the speaker should also be taken into account. Keep in mind that the greater its efficiency, the better the result. Last but not least, maximum power must also be assessed for a long-lasting quality audio sound.

All in all, you should be careful in choosing a stereo speaker. It is suggested that you test out the speaker before f buying it. Stereo speakers come in a variety of brands and features.

Author: Ken Marlborough

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To enjoy real life environments of the movies, you must be sure that your viewing system is the ultimate. As a matter of fact, a system which can deliver crystal clear sound and give the impression of real cinema in your own house. These days there are so many companies in the market who have designed and launched high end home theatre systems which have the potential to deliver high quality music system to the people. Philips, Sony and Samsung are some of the best electronic manufacturers around the world. Actually, the best and the latest theatre systems come enhanced with high end functionalities such asa high defination LCD monitor, a 5.1 or 7.1 sound system and superior quality speakers. You would find different designs of such systems which further come enhanced with numerous high end specific functionalities.

If you are looking forward to purchase a brand new home theatre system, then you must consider certain things such as what are your requirements and what is you budget? It is always better to be cautious as these days there are plenty of options in the electronic market which are welcoming you with both the arms. When you are considering a television set, you must decide on whether you want a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and plasma screen or real projection television. If you want a TV screen which has the option of flexibility and delivers high quality picture, then the plasma screen would be the best option for you. Another major component of a home cinema system is the speaker. Mostly, all the home cinema systems come with a 5.1 surround sound speakers. But some electronic companies are producing 7.1 speaker system with elegant speaker stand.

Philips is one of the leading electronic companies throughout the world. The Philips home theatre gives excellent sound quality and high quality pictures. Most, of the Philips home cinema systems come with 5.1 surround sound system and LCD television, which give a real experience of a theatre. Samsung is another great electronic product manufacturer in the present day market. Most of Samsung home theatre systems come with an integrated USB interface. You can enjoy the amazing sound and enjoy more capabilities with the Samsung home theatres. The Jamo home theatre gadgets are also known for their best quality sound and excellent picture quality.

One can also purchase home theatre systems directly from the online shopping websites. Buying electronic goods through various online shops are much easier and hassle-free. Because, one just has to read the full specifications about the product and compare it with others without taking any assistance from any sales boy.

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Replacing the money spent going out to see a movie or sports with a home theater system is done by an increasing amount of people as they prefer the advantages.

The newest must-have for anyone with a TV and stereo these days is a home theater setup. As usual for our got-to-have-the-best society, most people think big when they dream of their ideal home theater. How big? You know, big screen television, big sound from a powerful receiver and amplifier, and really big sound from the speakers spread all over the room.

But, once the dream dissolves into reality, many of us realize that this big setup just will not work in our homes. We might not have the room for all those speakers. After all, 5 speakers and a sub-woofer do take up a considerable amount of space. Or maybe, we just do not want all those cables running around the base boards. Or, we do not want the technical hassles of setting up and balancing such a large system.

Fortunately, those with limited space or minimalist design ideas still have options. The appeal of surround sound can be addressed in a different way. Technology has stepped in and developed what is being called virtual surround sound. Virtual surround sound has been developed to mimic the sound characteristics of a multi-speaker system. Even though it uses fewer speakers and cables, a virtual system approaches the overall sound of a 5.1 or 7.1 amplifier and speaker system. There are two primary varieties of virtual systems, the 2.1 surround system and the digital sound projection system.

The standard placement for the 2.1 speaker system is to place two speakers in front of the listener, along with a sub-woofer placed somewhere inconspicuously in the room. The system will recreate the effect of a larger 5.1 setup that has 5 speakers and the sub. On the other hand, digital sound projectors will use a single strip of relatively small speakers to produce the sound. Most often, the digital sound system will not have a sub-woofer.

In either case, even though the setup is different, the same basic principle exists. The technology behind the system is based on a knowledge of how humans process sound internally. There are certain techniques used to modify the sound waves to fool the human ear into thinking that there are more speakers than what really are present. These techniques come from studies of psycho-acoustics, or the study of the way that people perceive sound. To fully appreciate what technology has done, you need to understand a least a little about psycho-acoustics, as well as physical acoustics (the science of sound).

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The future is coming and Chinese engineers have brought us the new future technology speakers. With their latest products of 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 speakers they have already made a new thing in Electronic Technology but now they have brought us Wireless Surround Sound System. No more cables because the speakers work wireless, no more wires all over your house, today you will have your own home theater system in use of wireless! Currently on the market you can buy different brands of the home theater surround sound system in addition with wireless 2.4GHz rear speakers only, prices are inexpensive since this speakers are quality and a new generation of surround speakers for your home.

The big and best brands already are selling them for really inexpensive prices so you can get them from brands like: Bose, Panasonic, Samsung, Creative Labs, Sony and others… The Wireless Surround Sound System is ideal for listening music, watching movies, gaming and more. No wires all over your house today you can have your own speaker theater wireless for amazing prices and here are the top products on the market which you can buy for the lowest prices only: Here are the top Wireless Surround Sound Systems:

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In previous articles, I have covered some of the basic tips and mistakes to avoid as a DJ just starting out. It is great to have enthusiasm and basic skills, but the art of DJ demands that you are on top of any number of different techniques. Your knowledge and forethought in these areas can eliminate all kinds of trouble and inconvenience later on. In this article, I am going to give you a few pointers on the proper placement of speakers, the balance of your overall system, and the care and use of your main head unit.

Cover the Space For a Happy Crowd

None of us likes to be called insufficient. Even worse than that, an DJ can be insulted if they have a reputation for insufficient coverage. What is that? Let me answer that with this scenario. You are the DJ at a school function. And, where do most schools hold their function/dance? In the gymnasium, of course; which is always an extreme challenge even for an accomplished DJ. Now, imagine that the crowd is about 1000 yelling, screaming, just plain loud kids.This is where the newbie DJ would probably set up two speakers in front of the room along with the amplifier. Since the acoustics are not much better than your average barn, Newbie pumps up the volume to cover the whole crowd. The result is that the closer kids in the front of the room are blasted beyond Tuesday, and the kids in the back of the, even the wallflowers, cannot distinguish the sound or the tunes. That is the textbook definition of insufficient coverage.

Frying the kids in front so that the kids in the back can hear is not acceptable for a paid DJ. The solution is to add some speakers to the mix so that the entire room has a more balanced reproduced sound. Make sure to put the front speakers on stands, and maybe add two more speakers in the middle of the room to get the average. You need to check out the venue before the gig, and make sure to know the approximate size of the crowd. The extra gear for this booking will make all the difference, and you may even get a repeat job. This does not have to cost much, rent if you need to. If you have a reasonable amplifier, it probably has the power you need for four cabinets!

Balance the Gains

You probably will have a setup that includes both a power amp and a mixer. If you do not balance the gains between the two, you are set up for distortion of your audio. Now, it used to be that this was a more likely to happen, but these days, the advance in technology has really helped the DJ. Even though your system can adjust and is forgiving, you should be knowledgeable enough to set it up the right way from the start. The problem is that if the gain on the power amp is set pretty low, and the master volume on the mixer is at a high position to get the sound, you would be prime for the distortion. A better alternative is to set the levels on the power amps higher, and do your sound volume fine tuning with the mixer. If you have both a power amp and an amplified mixer, you are still in danger of distortion. And, it would be your fault, since you make the adjustments to the overall system. Again, do your mixing with the DJ mixer, and use the amp mixer as your power push unit. Set the power mixer higher, and then fine tune with the DJ mixer. Keep this general rule in mind, and you will be in control, rather than your unit controlling you.

A Breathe of Air Would Be Nice

Even though most contemporary amps have circulating fans to cool the inside, this is still an area to watch. Particularly if your amp is one of the smaller, lighter units. Weight is saved by only having a smaller fan unit. So, there is a chance of over heating as well as voltage irregularities. Internal fans mostly pull the air through the unit from the back to front, or front to back. Make sure that the unit can pull in cool air. Keep the ventilation open and do not put your unit in a small or enclosed space, as this would just re-circulate warm air. If the set has design issues, like table skirts and the like, you will need to be creative to keep your host happy and protect your equipment at the same time. In the long run, your equipment will last longer keeping this in mind. If you are using a rack, just keep the vents free and open. This small item can pay big dividends later.

Author: Charles L Moore

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