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It’s Time to Stop Believing These 3 Hi-Fi Speaker Misconceptions

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Let’s unpack some common myths people hear about high-fidelity speakers

High-fidelity speakers are the centerpiece of any hi-fi audio system. There’s a reason music fans and audiophiles skip off-the-shelf speakers in big box stores and turn instead to audio industry leaders like Bowers & Wilkins, Meridian, Anthem, and McIntosh to build out a stellar sound system at home. Hi-fi brands like the ones listed above design their speakers with high-quality materials and sound engineering techniques crafted to draw out the best listening experience from your music.

While there’s a lot of hype about hi-fi speakers, there are also many misconceptions floating around. If you’re considering an investment in hi-fi audio for your Westchester, NY home, make sure you’re not making decisions based on the following myths. Keep reading to learn the facts.

SEE ALSO: What Kind of Amplifier Setup Do You Need for Hi-Fi Audio?

 

1. Speaker Wire Has No Effect on Sound Quality

Your hi-fi speakers may be the belle of the ball, but don’t neglect your cabling components during the system installation process. It’s worth your money to invest in high-quality speaker wires with the right length, thickness, and composition to match your sound system. Otherwise, cheap cables could impact the performance of your high-end speakers and degrade the sound quality.

2. The Speakers Are Doing All the Work

Investing in high-quality speakers does play a vital role in the sound quality of your hi-fi audio system. But they aren’t the only component you need to achieve high-fidelity sound. Your power amp or integrated amplifier, music sources, speaker placement, and room correction all contribute to delivering a listening experience comparable to what you’d hear in a recording studio. We recommend talking to a professional like Electronic Concepts to help you design the right setup for your space.

3. All Hi-Fi Speakers Sound the Same

Audio experts throw around a lot of complex, highly technical audio engineering terms to “prove” that certain speaker brands produce the best sound. But at the end of the day, here’s the simple truth: the best hi-fi speakers are the speakers that sound the best to your ears and your ears alone.

Listening to music is a subjective, emotional, and personal experience — and no measurement on a box can judge a hi-fi system’s performance like your own two ears can. That’s why testing different hi-fi speakers before you make a purchase is the number one way to end up with a system that sounds fantastic.

We invite you to select some of your favorite music and drop by the Electronic Concepts showroom to listen to hi-fi audio for yourself. We have a range of leading brands that you can test to find the speaker set that resonates with you.

Finally, there’s a misconception that you must spend an excessive amount of money to achieve hi-fi sound in your home. At Electronic Concepts, our team will help you find the hi-fi speakers and system components that match your budget and music-listening needs. Give us a call, come to our showroom or fill out a contact form to start working with our expert team today!

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