What is the difference between power amplifier and speakers?
1. Audio source (equipment for playing music and songs): such as CD player, DVD player, tape recorder, etc.
2. Power amplifier (equipment used to drive speaker speakers): split type (including front stage and rear stage) and combined power amplifier, both the front stage and the rear stage are made in one cabinet. The front stage is generally used to adjust the sound quality equipment, generally including tuning equipment such as equalizers, karaoke machines, etc., and the latter stage is a pure power amplifier, which is a power amplifier that drives the speaker.
3. Speakers (equipment used to play sound), divided into desktop speakers and floor speakers. Generally, the common computer speaker is an active speaker, and the power amplifier power supply is installed in the speaker, so that it can be directly connected to the sound source to broadcast, and there is no need to connect an additional power amplifier.
Do you know the connection between professional power amplifiers and speakers?
1. Power matching
Generally speaking, the power of the power amplifier is greater than the power of the speaker. Of course, you must also refer to the speaker impedance. For example, a power amplifier has a rated output power of 900W under a 4Ω load and a rated output power of 450W under a 8Ω load. Then this power amplifier can be pushed A single 15-inch 8Ω speaker with a rated power of 300W can also be used with a dual 15-inch 4Ω speaker with a rated power of 700W. Different speaker impedances require different power amplifiers. Another point is that the damping coefficient is different. Relatively speaking, double 15-inch speakers The damping coefficient of a 4Ω speaker is of course not as great as that of a single 15-inch 8Ω speaker, and the fidelity and fineness of the sound quality will be somewhat different. This is why some speakers use the same speaker whether it is a single 15 or a double 15 The frequency divider inside the unit is also similar, but in live sound reinforcement, we often find that the sound quality of these two types of speakers is very different. Many sound engineers will find it strange: how the same speakers, the same crossover points, and the same The power amplifier comes, but the sound of the two speakers is different? In fact, it is mainly affected by the damping coefficient.
2. Power amplifier power reserve matching
Ideally, the power of a professional power amplifier should be more than twice the power of its matching speaker to be perfect, that is, a 1000W power amplifier is used to push 500W speakers, but considering the cost of equipment, we can completely use about 600W The power amplifier has come to push 500W speakers. In fact, it is necessary that the power of the power amplifier is more than 30% higher than the power of the speaker. Besides, the power of many power amplifiers is watery.
In order to ensure that the music is not distorted under large dynamics, the power amplifier and speakers should be properly configured. In general, the output power of the power amplifier should be 1.5 to 2 times that of the speakers.
In addition, when the power amplifier power is insufficient, it is easy to be overloaded and distorted. At this time, the tweeter is most likely to be burned. The reason is that the signal is clipped when the amplifier is overloaded, and the waveform is close to a square wave, resulting in a lot of harmonic distortion, and high-frequency harmonics are higher than the original signal. The tweeter was burnt out several times.
The output power of the power amplifier is different under different loads.
3. Matching of impedance and damping coefficient
Through the above electro-acoustic principle, everyone should know the importance of these two parameters. In fact, we generally do not actively choose these two parameters in engineering, that is, we rarely think about the speaker impedance and damping coefficient. The influence of sound. However, the rated output impedance of a general power amplifier should preferably be consistent with the rated impedance of the speaker. For example, an 8Ω power amplifier is equipped with an 8Ω speaker. At this time, the power amplifier is in the best designed load state, so the maximum undistorted power can be given; if the rated impedance of the speaker If the rated output impedance of the speaker is greater than the rated output impedance of the power amplifier, the actual output power of the power amplifier will be less than the rated output power. For example, an 8Ω power amplifier is equipped with a 16Ω speaker; if the rated impedance of the speaker is less than the rated output impedance of the power amplifier, such as an 8Ω power amplifier with a 2-3Ω speaker, Although the system can also work, poor quality power amplifiers will be in danger of overloading. In fact, it is difficult to ensure stability when domestically produced power amplifiers work with a load of 2Ω. This kind of approximate short-circuit working mode and state is the best Do not use it.
10 ways to choose speakers and amplifiers
1. The tone is naturally balanced
First of all, the sound reproduction of the speakers should be real. The sound heard should be smooth and silent (keep in mind that most speakers will always have some drop in low-frequency response), and there is no audible strongest and weakest sound (peaks and valleys). The mid-range and treble should not be too loud or stubborn to let go. Can find some instrumental music with a wide frequency range (such as piano music) recordings to play. Pay attention to the changes in tone when listening to the low, middle, and high scales. The sound effect of a speaker with a well-coordinated combination of sound units in the speaker cabinet, a well-designed cabinet and crossover network, and good scattering characteristics is much better than a speaker with some flaws in the design.
2. Sound characteristics
Good speakers should also perform well in the following special occasions:
Frequency balance: You can listen to the sounds of different frequency bands in sequence. The bass you hear should be compact, clear, precise in tone, not buzzing, muddy or ambiguous; the midrange, which is the main part of music, is more important. Vocal and instrumental sounds should be natural and detailed. It should not be too loud or muffled, nor too bright or too light. The treble should be open, airy and extensible, without screaming or fading.
Resolution: Listen carefully to see if you can hear the details in the music, such as the fading of cymbal or piano sounds. If the low-level details are not clear, it means that the speakers lack transparency. In order to achieve a real and satisfactory playback effect, the resolution at low levels is essential.
Transient response: The speaker should be able to reproduce the transient in music. The sound response when you just hit the string drum or the guitar is strong and sound. It shouldn't make people "surprised", "excited" or "slow" and "insensitive".
Dynamic range: The sound reproduction situation should be compared between low-level and high-level dynamics. Ideally, the speakers should be able to continuously replay from the lowest sound to the strongest orchestral section, so that the silent part will not be inaudible or the loud sections will be a little overwhelming.
Sound image localization and sound field (stereo): listen to the sound image localization. Pay attention to whether the instrumental music or human voice is from the sound field of the space. The prerequisite is that the speakers must have the correct placement in the room. You can find some monophonic sound recordings for trial listening. Speakers with well-positioned sound image will "disappear" in the sound field, so that the listener will never feel that the beautiful and melodious music is emitted from the pair of speakers in front. The music was rushing, and the singer seemed to be standing somewhere in the middle of the front.
Scattering characteristics: go to different locations in the room to listen. You can sit and stand and listen to check the sound scattering in the vertical plane. At this time, the treble heard will inevitably change greatly.
1. Audio source (equipment for playing music and songs): such as CD player, DVD player, tape recorder, etc.
2. Power amplifier (equipment used to drive speaker speakers): split type (including front stage and rear stage) and combined power amplifier, both the front stage and the rear stage are made in one cabinet. The front stage is generally used to adjust the sound quality equipment, generally including tuning equipment such as equalizers, karaoke machines, etc., and the latter stage is a pure power amplifier, which is a power amplifier that drives the speaker.
3. Speakers (equipment used to play sound), divided into desktop speakers and floor speakers. Generally, the common computer speaker is an active speaker, and the power amplifier power supply is installed in the speaker, so that it can be directly connected to the sound source to broadcast, and there is no need to connect an additional power amplifier.
Do you know the connection between professional power amplifiers and speakers?
1. Power matching
Generally speaking, the power of the power amplifier is greater than the power of the speaker. Of course, you must also refer to the speaker impedance. For example, a power amplifier has a rated output power of 900W under a 4Ω load and a rated output power of 450W under a 8Ω load. Then this power amplifier can be pushed A single 15-inch 8Ω speaker with a rated power of 300W can also be used with a dual 15-inch 4Ω speaker with a rated power of 700W. Different speaker impedances require different power amplifiers. Another point is that the damping coefficient is different. Relatively speaking, double 15-inch speakers The damping coefficient of a 4Ω speaker is of course not as great as that of a single 15-inch 8Ω speaker, and the fidelity and fineness of the sound quality will be somewhat different. This is why some speakers use the same speaker whether it is a single 15 or a double 15 The frequency divider inside the unit is also similar, but in live sound reinforcement, we often find that the sound quality of these two types of speakers is very different. Many sound engineers will find it strange: how the same speakers, the same crossover points, and the same The power amplifier comes, but the sound of the two speakers is different? In fact, it is mainly affected by the damping coefficient.
2. Power amplifier power reserve matching
Ideally, the power of a professional power amplifier should be more than twice the power of its matching speaker to be perfect, that is, a 1000W power amplifier is used to push 500W speakers, but considering the cost of equipment, we can completely use about 600W The power amplifier has come to push 500W speakers. In fact, it is necessary that the power of the power amplifier is more than 30% higher than the power of the speaker. Besides, the power of many power amplifiers is watery.
In order to ensure that the music is not distorted under large dynamics, the power amplifier and speakers should be properly configured. In general, the output power of the power amplifier should be 1.5 to 2 times that of the speakers.
In addition, when the power amplifier power is insufficient, it is easy to be overloaded and distorted. At this time, the tweeter is most likely to be burned. The reason is that the signal is clipped when the amplifier is overloaded, and the waveform is close to a square wave, resulting in a lot of harmonic distortion, and high-frequency harmonics are higher than the original signal. The tweeter was burnt out several times.
The output power of the power amplifier is different under different loads.
3. Matching of impedance and damping coefficient
Through the above electro-acoustic principle, everyone should know the importance of these two parameters. In fact, we generally do not actively choose these two parameters in engineering, that is, we rarely think about the speaker impedance and damping coefficient. The influence of sound. However, the rated output impedance of a general power amplifier should preferably be consistent with the rated impedance of the speaker. For example, an 8Ω power amplifier is equipped with an 8Ω speaker. At this time, the power amplifier is in the best designed load state, so the maximum undistorted power can be given; if the rated impedance of the speaker If the rated output impedance of the speaker is greater than the rated output impedance of the power amplifier, the actual output power of the power amplifier will be less than the rated output power. For example, an 8Ω power amplifier is equipped with a 16Ω speaker; if the rated impedance of the speaker is less than the rated output impedance of the power amplifier, such as an 8Ω power amplifier with a 2-3Ω speaker, Although the system can also work, poor quality power amplifiers will be in danger of overloading. In fact, it is difficult to ensure stability when domestically produced power amplifiers work with a load of 2Ω. This kind of approximate short-circuit working mode and state is the best Do not use it.
10 ways to choose speakers and amplifiers
1. The tone is naturally balanced
First of all, the sound reproduction of the speakers should be real. The sound heard should be smooth and silent (keep in mind that most speakers will always have some drop in low-frequency response), and there is no audible strongest and weakest sound (peaks and valleys). The mid-range and treble should not be too loud or stubborn to let go. Can find some instrumental music with a wide frequency range (such as piano music) recordings to play. Pay attention to the changes in tone when listening to the low, middle, and high scales. The sound effect of a speaker with a well-coordinated combination of sound units in the speaker cabinet, a well-designed cabinet and crossover network, and good scattering characteristics is much better than a speaker with some flaws in the design.
2. Sound characteristics
Good speakers should also perform well in the following special occasions:
Frequency balance: You can listen to the sounds of different frequency bands in sequence. The bass you hear should be compact, clear, precise in tone, not buzzing, muddy or ambiguous; the midrange, which is the main part of music, is more important. Vocal and instrumental sounds should be natural and detailed. It should not be too loud or muffled, nor too bright or too light. The treble should be open, airy and extensible, without screaming or fading.
Resolution: Listen carefully to see if you can hear the details in the music, such as the fading of cymbal or piano sounds. If the low-level details are not clear, it means that the speakers lack transparency. In order to achieve a real and satisfactory playback effect, the resolution at low levels is essential.
Transient response: The speaker should be able to reproduce the transient in music. The sound response when you just hit the string drum or the guitar is strong and sound. It shouldn't make people "surprised", "excited" or "slow" and "insensitive".
Dynamic range: The sound reproduction situation should be compared between low-level and high-level dynamics. Ideally, the speakers should be able to continuously replay from the lowest sound to the strongest orchestral section, so that the silent part will not be inaudible or the loud sections will be a little overwhelming.
Sound image localization and sound field (stereo): listen to the sound image localization. Pay attention to whether the instrumental music or human voice is from the sound field of the space. The prerequisite is that the speakers must have the correct placement in the room. You can find some monophonic sound recordings for trial listening. Speakers with well-positioned sound image will "disappear" in the sound field, so that the listener will never feel that the beautiful and melodious music is emitted from the pair of speakers in front. The music was rushing, and the singer seemed to be standing somewhere in the middle of the front.
Scattering characteristics: go to different locations in the room to listen. You can sit and stand and listen to check the sound scattering in the vertical plane. At this time, the treble heard will inevitably change greatly.
