The basic technology behind speakers is actually quite simple; a speaker is just a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. More specifically, a speaker is made up of a combination of parts, including a voice coil, a speaker cone, and the enclosure.

Sound reproduction begins when your amplifier sends audio signals to your speakers. When the electrical signal reaches the voice coil inside of the speaker, it creates a magnetic field. This electromagnetic energy causes the speaker's cone to vibrate and move the air in front of it, which our ears perceive as sound.

Ceiling speakers should be specifically designed for the practical realities of architectural installation in retail, commercial and hospitality environments. High performance ceiling speakers provide audio integrity in public spaces. Reliable, consistent acoustic performance, freedom from distortion and assured durability comes packaged in attractive discrete loudspeakers.

Voltage and Impedance:
100V Line speaker systems are sometimes referred to as "constant-voltage systems" and are the most economical way to install a multi-speaker system. They in turn must be powered from a 100volt Amplifier that has a built in step-up transformer, increasing the normal output voltage of around 30 Volts, up to 100 Volts.

The main difference between a low-impedance speaker system (4 or 8 Ohms) and one of higher line capacity is the way the individual loudspeakers are connected to the amplifier. With conventional low-impedance systems special care has to be taken to maintain the correct impedance for the amplifier.

In a 100V line system, a large number of single loudspeakers (each equipped with a step-down transformer) can be connected to one single speaker cable.

While all of the components of an audio system are important, your speakers are the ones that actually deliver the sound to your ears. That's why it's so imperative to have great speakers that are suited to your environment.

AVSolution can advise, source and install products from all of the leading speaker manufacturers including KEF, Tannoy, Ecler, Quad, JBL and B&W.

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