How to Select Tweeter Speakers
Tweeters work in conjunction with other types of speakers like subwoofers and midrange speakers, and each one produces a different sound frequency, so together they provide just the right sound. Klipsch is an electronics manufacturer that makes numerous types of audio equipment, including tweeters that enhance your audio and give your favorite songs more layers and dimension.
What Are Some Features of Tweeters?
Choosing audio and stereo components can become confusing when you're not sure what each speaker's job is but becoming familiar with the basics of tweeters and what their specific features are can help you to learn a bit more about what you're buying.
- Where a woofer picks up the low (bass) frequencies of music, a tweeter puts out the highest level of sound. Together, they give the music the richness it requires for impressive audio output.
- A tweeter picks up sounds in songs like horns, guitars, and singers hitting the high notes that your woofer won't reproduce.
- These components come in distinct shapes, such as domes or squares, and they're made with varied materials, all of which can affect the way they sound.
How Do You Pick the Right Tweeters?
When you're not sure how to pick the right speakers for your system, there are a few things to keep in mind as you look for those that work with your woofers.
- Choose the size you need for your purposes. These types of speakers, whether they are dome tweeters or are rectangular in design come in varied sizes that range from 3 inches up to 10 inches.
- When you're replacing a part that's defective, make sure that the model is right and fits your existing enclosure or speaker. You should also check the model numbers to make sure they match.
- You'll also need to decide on power. All speakers are measured using watts, which is the amount of power the speakers offer, and the higher the wattage, the more powerful the speakers are.
Which Models Does Klipsch Offer?
There are a few models that you can select from when you're buying high-frequency components from this brand.
- A KL-650-THX assembly is a tweeter-and-horn configuration. This model of speaker offers 4 Ohms and fits into a 6.5-inch Tractrix system. It also works as a two-way loudspeaker.
- The RB-61 tweeter-and-horn model is made of sturdy titanium. It has an 8-ohm impedance and features a 1-inch voice coil. Combined with a subwoofer to pump up the bass, you can enhance your sound quality with this type.
- With a round shape and an 8-ohm impedance level, the K-138-O model of dome tweeter in the Synergy line offers a 1-inch voice coil and a 32 mm magnet diameter.