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Record 1 2005-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

... how low in frequency a loudspeaker or subwoofer can still operate to produce usable output.

OBS

A typical bookshelf-sized speaker may manage a bass extension of 80 hertz (... at - 10dB), a good floorstanding speaker may manage 30 or 40 hertz, an inexpensive subwoofer 40 hertz, a middling one 25 to 30 hertz, an expensive one 16 hertz.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Mesure des fréquences les plus basses reproduites par un haut-parleur ou un caisson d'extrêmes graves fonctionnant avec une puissance de sortie acceptable.

Spanish

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