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BUYING
GUIDES
Here you will find brief explanations of the various checklist
parameters found in the sample and print scorecards. They
are provided as an explanation of the various features
and facilities you're rating and to help you more accurately
fill in relevant information on those scorecards ... thus
making searching for the right products even more informative.
Scoring Tips for Active
Subwoofers
Use
these tips to as a guide when filling out the buying scorecards
in Sofa. These let you when assess the merits of the products
you are contemplating buying and will help you shortlist
a range of suitable products, thus making investing in
home entertainment equipment a whole lot more enjoyable
and rewarding.
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VERSION
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Brand
This is the name of what's usually the full range of equipment
from the relevant manufacturer. It's often trademarked.
Model
This is the number or word that references the relevant
product within a range.
Features
The function or performance parameter under which the
product under scrutiny is being judged.
Warranty
The extent that the manufacturer, distributor or retailer
(or, some, or all parties) guarantee a product from
failure in operation under normal conditions.
Cosmetic
Design
How the products look and how they will integrate with
your system and into your home environment.
Construction
quality
Does it look and feel well made?
Cabinet
finish
Is it real wood veneer or a synthetic finish?
Magnetic
shielding
It can be a good design feature to have.
Enclosure
type
Sealed, reflex, special purpose design?
Bass
system
Woofer-to-cabinet matching system.
Bass
driver
Type, design ands functionality.
Amplifier
type
The electronic system behind the power.
Power
output
How many real watts does it produce.
Level
control
Adjusting the sound level to match the rest of the system.
Crossover control
How flexible is electronic integration with the system?
Input
facilities
How can the sub be connected to the system?
Output
facilities
What are they and how many are there.
Connectors
The quality of connection facilities.
Automatic
functions
For example, does it switch itself on and off?
Enclosure
type
Sealed, reflex, special purpose design?
Bass system
Woofer-to-cabinet matching system.
Bass driver
Type, design ands functionality.
Amplifier type
The electronic system behind the power.
Power output
How many real watts does it produce.
Level control
Adjusting the sound level to match the rest of the system.
Crossover control
How flexible is electronic integration with the system?
Input facilities
How can the sub be connected to the system?
Output facilities
What are they and how many are there.
Connectors
The quality of connection facilities.
Automatic functions
For example, does it switch itself on and off?
Bass extension
Simple enough - how low does it realistically go?
Bass detail
Can you make out the different nuance elements?
Versatility
For example, is it music compatible with satellites?
Bass response
Simple
enough - how low does it realistically go?
Bass
detail
Can you make out the different nuance elements?
Versatility
For example, is it music compatible with satellites?
Dimensions
Do the measurements match existing components and will
they fit cupboards, shelving and other storage options?
Weight
Can the player the be stacked safely with other components?
Total
Points Awarded
The tally of all scores awarded which gives you a numerical
value of the relevant product's worth.
Comments
Where you place notes of your personal experiences when
auditioning the relevant products.
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