Guides

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How to Spot a Quality Compression DriverA compression driver converts an amplifier’s electrical signal into acoustic energy through a small diaphragm coupled to a horn or waveguide. Its job is…
Phase Response and the Reality of Stereo ImagingStereo imaging depends on far more than left-right balance. A convincing soundstage is built from precisely timed arrivals, stable frequency relationships, and…
Creating a Demo Playlist: From Acoustic Guitar to Full OrchestraA well-designed loudspeaker demonstration should feel like a musical journey rather than a sequence of disconnected test tracks. Starting with acoustic guitar…
Constant directivity and bi-radial horns in high-end audioHorn loudspeakers are often described with terms that sound interchangeable but refer to different aspects of acoustic design. Constant directivity describes a…
Understanding Damping Factor And Its Effect On Bass ControlDamping factor is often presented as a simple amplifier specification, yet its audible meaning depends on the loudspeaker, crossover, cables, and room working…
Why We Avoid Digital Signal Processing in Our SpeakersAt Sunship Audio, loudspeaker design begins with a simple question: how can the acoustic system preserve the character, timing, and dynamics of the music…
Where Horn-Loaded Home Audio Goes NextHorn-loaded loudspeakers are entering a new phase in home audio. Once associated mainly with cinema systems, vintage sound, or imposing high-sensitivity…
A Conversation With a Sunship Audio Owner: Real-World ImpressionsHigh-efficiency horn loudspeakers often create strong expectations before the first record is played. Their scale, sensitivity, and visible craftsmanship…
Protecting Your Investment: Storage and Transport of Horn SpeakersHorn-loaded loudspeakers combine substantial cabinets, sensitive compression drivers, large acoustic horns, and carefully aligned crossover networks. Their…
How horn length shapes low-frequency performanceHorn loudspeakers are often described as efficient, dynamic, and capable of remarkable clarity. Yet the relationship between a horn’s physical length and its…