Speaker Drivers
A speaker drive is the individual circular driver unit that produces the sound we hear when we play music or audio. Individual speakers as such are often called 'drivers' where the entire unit together will be called the 'loudspeaker'.
How do they work?
They work by transforming an electrical audio signal they receive into sound waves which is what we hear as the output.
Frequency types:
• Full-range drivers – Designed to be used alone, consequently this helps them produce higher quality audio in most cases. Usually used to produce only one audio range
• Subwoofer – Appropriate for certain types of music like Jazz or classical. They do not rely on loud bass. Usually quite small as well great for people that don't have space.
• Woofer – Woofers are great at producing large amounts of bass, the larger they are the better they are. Typically used to replace drivers for many Hi-Fi speakers
• Tweeter – High-frequency drive that produces the highest frequencies in speaker systems. Widely found in home stereo systems.
Features and benefits:
• Compact
• Extended frequency response
• Square, circular or rectangular shapes available
• Waterproof units available
Where might I use one?
• Wireless speaker system
• Portable speakers
• TV Speakers
• Home theatres
• Hi-Fi systems
• Sound bars
• PA systems
• Headphones
• Telephones
Related links
- Visaton 45mm dia 1W nom Mid Range Speaker Driver, 8Ω, 300 Hz → 14 kHz
- Visaton 40mm dia 1W nom Mid Range Speaker Driver, 8Ω, 350 Hz → 6 kHz
- RS PRO 102mm dia 20W nom Full Range Speaker Driver, 8Ω
- RS PRO 58mm dia 5W nom Full Range Speaker Driver, 4Ω
- RS PRO 87mm dia 12W nom Full Range Speaker Driver, 8Ω
- Visaton 37mm dia 5W nom Full Range Speaker Driver, 8Ω
- Visaton 77mm dia 5W nom Full Range Speaker Driver, 8Ω
- Visaton 101mm dia 20W nom Full Range Speaker Driver, 4Ω