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Posted on 22/07/201802/12/2018

AV-processor/receiver as pre/processor

Occasionally I am questioned for which processor and amplifier solutions can be used, especially in regard to crossover and bass system integration. Some have asked whether an ordinary AV-receiver or AV-processor can be used for this, they do have bass-management and necessary adjustment.

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Posted on 15/04/201802/12/2018

Sub-bass part 2: Sub-bass in music and movies

Only in Norwegian language.

Posted on 06/04/201802/12/2018

Sub-bass part 1: What is sub-bass

Only in Norwegian language.

Posted on 29/03/201830/03/2018

Myth or fact: Vibration damping platforms for loudspeakers

What is best to use as platform to place subwoofers and speakers on? Aftermarket products promise better sound and less vibration based on different principles and design. Does it work for its intended purpose, or is this another hifi myth. Analysis of the effect on a V110 subwoofer reveals the facts. Continue reading “Myth or fact: Vibration damping platforms for loudspeakers”
Posted on 10/03/2018

4x – 2x – 1x Subwoofers – what is the difference

Only available in norwegian language. I may translate this article later, ask for it.
Posted on 25/02/201827/02/2026

Specifications for subwoofers

What are relevant and useful specifications for a subwoofer.

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Posted on 28/01/201828/01/2018

The Music from 2017

This article is available in Norwegian nisselanguage only.
Posted on 24/01/201831/08/2020

Multisub bass-systems and potential challenges

Multisub means to use several subwoofer units placed around the room, so that they together form a bass-system that eliminates room acoustic influence. The goal is perfect bass, with focus on achieving a flat frequency response.

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Posted on 30/12/201730/12/2017

What is horn-bass

This article is currently available in Norwegian language only.
Posted on 16/12/201716/12/2017

Which one sounds best

How to find out which one gives the best sound – without advanced technical analysis. It is possible, and it is not very difficult.

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Audio technology, loudspeakers, acoustics, hifi equipment, the music we listen to.

My old blog and all the posts I used to do on forums about sound with a scientific approach will continue here.

I have added some of my old articles.

Some posts will be available in both Norwegian and English language.

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