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Posted on 25/03/2021

How loud is our music

How loud is it – when we turn up the volume, to really enjoy that physical bass and get the live experience. In plain, objective dB numbers – how loud.

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Posted on 26/08/202030/03/2021

F205: How a Small Loudspeaker Sets a New Standard for Sound

What I hear is different, and I realize it is different simply because it is so much better.
Small size, works in ordinary small rooms, decent looks, acceptable price. This, combined with significantly better sound – that is the sound of the future.

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Posted on 23/04/201927/04/2019

The F105 Loudspeaker

Why spend a lot of time on such a small speaker, isn’t it sufficient to just hear a few songs? Can Such a speaker really provide an audio experience that makes it worthwhile to sit down to just listen to music and sound.

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Posted on 10/03/2019

Bass and sound quality – 4 real-world examples

Read the Norwegian article here: https://www.kvalsvoll.com/blog/2019/03/10/bass-og-lydkvalitet-4-eksempel-fra-den-virkelige-verden/
Posted on 02/12/201819/05/2019

How much power do I need

In the amplifier test we learned that good amplifiers operating well within limits are very difficult to hear – they are very close to perfect. But when you run out of power, things change dramatically – the inevitable distortion can certainly be heard, and different models will have their own signature sound when this happens.

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Posted on 20/10/201819/01/2019

Can a small speaker perform like a big

Big speakers sound better. They have more and better bass, more capacity for playing loud, and – surprising to some – they sound better even at lower volume.
Why is that, and is it possible to achieve much of the same in a small speaker?

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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”

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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.

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