![]() ![]() Solid objects are superior conductors of vibration to either air or water, however, solid material tends to distort sound by altering certain resonant frequencies. Water, for example, is a much more effective conductor of vibrations than air is. The closer they become, the more molecular collisions occur, and the more effective the transportation of the original sound. If they're quite loosely connected, such as those of gases, they'll do a respectable job of transmitting the vibration. The shockwave set off by the original source causes the various atomic particles to slam into each other and perpetuate the soundwave at a generally consistent frequency. When an object causes a sudden vibration, the molecules around it determine the fate of the kinetic energy that emanates from it. So, if a tree falls in the next galaxy, can anyone hear it? Well, not in the absence of some type of atmosphere, because sound operates via conduction, which requires a physical medium - something not present in much of outer space. As the saying goes, in a vacuum, it simply doesn't exist - at least as far as people can hear. Rather than a standalone phenomenon, such as a photon traveling through space, sound requires a medium through which it can travel. Sound relies on a number factors to make it from a speaker to the brain. ![]() Another illuminated model, the EMB 10-band, fell all the way to our ninth spot, as the brightness of its LED faders, while convenient in some settings, is consistently too bright for practical use in a home theater. In place of those models, and in addition to those already featured, we've included some excellent offerings from the likes of Klark Teknik and Yamaha, the former of which features illuminated LED rings around its high-pass, low-pass, and swept notch filters, so you can see them more easily in a dark studio or performance space. Many modern car stereos feature excellent built-in equalization capabilities, anyway, so this is not much of a loss for the list. I'm talking about the models by Planet Audio and Clarion, both of which are intended for use in cars and boast nice features like gold-plated terminals and easy installation, but that ultimately had to make way for a wider selection of EQ systems with truly graphic interfaces, all of which are intended for use in audio racks, either in recording studios, live performance venues, or home theaters. Without a closed theater cabinet, you're viewing experience would take a big hit.Ĭompared to a previous version of our selection, we've eliminated a pair of EQ units that were decent performers, but whose interfaces couldn't really be considered graphic. ![]() We did get rid of the EMB EQB75 10-Band to make room for that BSS model, but also because it positioned itself as a home theater unit, but had slider leds that were so bright they could light up a space that, by design, should be as dark as possible. The contour shaping makes those abrupt changes a little smoother. These can round out the curve around the 50Hz and 14KHz sliders, which are posts where there often need to be pretty hefty cuts to keep harsh high end or buzzy low end in check. The Art EQ355, for example, features RCA connectivity in addition to the more traditional XLR and 1/4-inch jacks, making it easy to hook up things like DVD players.įor pro audio use, the BSS Audio Opal FCS-966 is easily a top choice, not least of all for its contour shaping abilities. While the top performers in this category continue to be models aimed at use in recording studios or in live performance settings, there remain outstanding options that are equally suitable, if not even better, for use with home stereos and entertainment systems. ![]()
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