How to connect tweeters to speakers

Modern models of speakers have good sound performance and playback quality of audio files. Their work is enough to ensure listening to your favorite songs. However, progress does not stop, and every year in the world of high technologies, new developments appear that allow you to achieve better results and system parameters to create a pleasant and rich sound.

If you need a set of functions when buying a standard model, you can choose a popular company, select the ideal price-quality ratio and purchase products. If you want to get the most out of technology, it is recommended to buy additional equipment. In our article, we will talk about one of the options for improving the characteristics of sound through the use of tweeters.

If you haven’t used speakers before or used classic versions, then most likely you don’t know the equipment called Twitter. Before you buy it and install, you should understand the main purpose, the advantages of listening to music and the features of the functioning of this system.

From the name itself it is clear that the technique during operation reproduces the characteristic sounds of a certain frequency, similar to squeaking. This is achieved through the inclusion of high-frequency sound vibrations. Since standard models have a wide range of frequencies used, they make the music monophonic and unsaturated for perception. Therefore, special variations have been developed, with which you can focus on high-frequency sounds, providing surroundness and expressiveness of audio recordings.

Twitter is a small speaker that is installed in conjunction with the main speaker system to improve the parameters and characteristics of the played audio recordings.

ATTENTION! Depending on your preference, you can set the desired number of such devices. For comparison, you can try to listen to music through different speaker options to select the best sound configuration.

In general, this device has a fairly simple principle of operation, which is based on the reproduction of sound waves in the high frequency range from 2 to 30 thousand Hertz. However, going beyond this range can lead to malfunctions. If at lower frequencies the sound simply will not be reproduced, then at higher frequencies it can lead to breakage and damage to microcircuits.

Therefore, for the proper operation and functioning of the system, there are some features in its connection. To avoid possible problems it is necessary to purchase a special capacitor that provides patency to the tweeter only the desired sound range.

IMPORTANT! Depending on the model of technology and the sounds supplied to the equipment, the capacitors may vary. It is better to consult with a specialist and choose the necessary part that is suitable specifically for your column.

Also an important factor is the location of the tweeters relative to the main equipment. For comparison, try a few positions and choose the most convenient location. It is recommended to place them closer than the main equipment in relation to the listener. 

The connection process will not take you much time and will not require special skills. For the first time, we recommend using a step-by-step instruction that describes the sequence of actions:

  1. Connect the wires of the main speakers of the speaker system and check their operation.
  2. After that, connect twitter, pre-choosing a place to install it.
  3. The process of connecting the wires in series consists in gradually connecting them to the main part.
  4. Connect the positive and negative charges to the corresponding signs on the tweeter. Plus should connect with plus, and minus with minus.
  5. The capacitor, limiting the flow of low frequencies, is connected with a plus.

This method is universal for any system. If desired, you can use the crossover that comes with the kit. If the device was not available, you can purchase it in a store or online.

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