I'll say it again, underrated channel. Although you represent Axiom, seldom I've seen a video from you pitching us your products. Instead you give us information, openly and clear so we understand every single aspect of speakers, power needed to fill our tv rooms, room modes, speaker location, speaker toeing and more. Thanks Andrew.
You're very welcome. Of course there are videos on our products, but we have a passion for audio, and do our best to offer information that's universal. What's more universal than music after all? Thanks for commenting & watching. 👍
@@AxiomHomeTheaters Hi Andrew, I have a question that has been troubling me a long time regarding distortion. Is it okay if I ask you here? By the way I am using QAcoustics 3010 bookshelf speakers.
The biggest distortion problem with my previous (not Axiom) speakers was my cat Clyde using the bass and mid drivers as scratching posts. Not difficult to diagnose the cause of the distortion “cat-attacks.” :-)
If you're hearing audible levels of distortion from your speakers, there is likely something wrong with them. What are you hearing that makes you think they are distorting?
@@collinbrown4726 either you're overdriving them, which is not likely, your receiver is clipping, or something in the speakers has been damaged. I would suggest getting in touch with Klipsch tech support.
My bluetooth speaker distorts at high volumes. Its just got 2 6 inch speakers and 2 tweeters. What EQ would be best to minimize this and still keep quality sound? Turning down the mids?
i thought my amp was the faulty one, but once i inserted a new woofer, distortion was gone. guess what, old woofer was gone, even tho ohm's were ok Removed the cone, coil out, still in good shape. Removed the first coil wire, the second one was 45-50 burned. 😅
Hey I had an issue a few days ago when my phone ringer went off thru my kenwood deck causing extreme distortion thru my brand new rear coaxial speakers and it sounded terrible, would this cause damage to the tweeters..?
i have lepy lp 2020a with 13.5v and 3a amperage power supply for the amp and a 75w studio monitors music plays when turning the volume up on the amp i hear a big pop cuts out for about a second then does it again and the static sound increases how do i fix could it be the power supply what volt and amperage plug do u recommend so i also dont get distortion. the amp is a lepy lp 2020a and speakers are eris e4.5 presonus
My VP-180 seems to distort on high female voice dialog but only from time to time. Ive tested my driver with a baterry and they seem O.K. Any thoughts?
With 300 watts available from the Outlaw, you should not be running into clipping, unless you are only hearing this problem at very high levels. Check to see that your trim level for the center channel is not set significantly above 0.0dB.
Yes, a similar distortion can be caused in any electro-motor where a coil of wire is energized, but normally a relay or solenoid will be in an on/off state.
All things being equal, it’s likely that a small speaker will not be able to play as loud and reach its limit earlier than a larger speaker. They will also be easier to overdrive, particularly with low bass.
@@AxiomHomeTheaters makes totally sense cause I’m experiencing clipping. and I haven’t been able to upgrade my back speakers yet to bookshelf, surround sound speakers.
@@Lowkey_nxthxn The clipping could also be caused by your amp being overdriven. I would start with replacing the speakers and see if that gets rid of the “clipping”.
@@Lowkey_nxthxn if you're only clipping at louder volumes, just keep the volume down to where they don't clip, until you have speakers that can play without clipping.
Sir i have denon avr 3808 .......i am facing problem ..........my center channel is making distortion when kept on standby.......distortion is continous........& during movie watching........it make little distortion on high pitch vocals deliverance........whats is troubling my reciever plz guide.....??
The first thing I would try would be to swap one of the front main speakers with the center and see if the distortion stays in the center channel output. That would rule out any issues with the center channel speaker itself. Thanks for watching.
Theoretically the more you spread the power requirements over more drivers, the lower distortion you will hear. However, you need to be aware of increasing crossover complexity and how the radiation pattern is impacted. Unfortunately there is no such thing as a free lunch in loudspeaker design…it’s all about balancing compromises. Great comment, thank you for watching.
I'll say it again, underrated channel. Although you represent Axiom, seldom I've seen a video from you pitching us your products. Instead you give us information, openly and clear so we understand every single aspect of speakers, power needed to fill our tv rooms, room modes, speaker location, speaker toeing and more.
Thanks Andrew.
You're very welcome. Of course there are videos on our products, but we have a passion for audio, and do our best to offer information that's universal. What's more universal than music after all? Thanks for commenting & watching. 👍
@@AxiomHomeTheaters Hi Andrew, I have a question that has been troubling me a long time regarding distortion. Is it okay if I ask you here? By the way I am using QAcoustics 3010 bookshelf speakers.
@@rohg8345 absolutely, it's a video on distortion, so your question is welcomed.
This is a great presentation, covering keypoints that are accumulative to the challenges of great sound reproduction.
Thank you John, much appreciated👍
Super informative and interesting!
The biggest distortion problem with my previous (not Axiom) speakers was my cat Clyde using the bass and mid drivers as scratching posts. Not difficult to diagnose the cause of the distortion “cat-attacks.” :-)
Oh dear! Cats do love to do things they really shouldn't! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.
Clyde was the catalyst for getting my 100% Axiom Audio system! #punalert
Will have to put Clyde on the payroll, it seems! 🤣
Axiom Audio he works for commissions, treats and pets.
@@david5oo make sure he gets extra pets from us today.
Thanks! Informative
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
Great topic on distortion..I am having that problem with my klipsch 280f speakers..what can I do
If you're hearing audible levels of distortion from your speakers, there is likely something wrong with them. What are you hearing that makes you think they are distorting?
Do what I did. Have your cat shred your speakers and get a whole new system from Axiom Audio. :-)
The higher the volume the higher the distorted scratching sound..crossover set at 80 for all speakers except heights set at 90
@@collinbrown4726 either you're overdriving them, which is not likely, your receiver is clipping, or something in the speakers has been damaged. I would suggest getting in touch with Klipsch tech support.
Is there a solution for the problem??
So what is "good" or acceptable speaker distortion (in %)?
You teach well, thank you
Thank you for taking the time to comment, appreciated, and you’re welcome.
My bluetooth speaker distorts at high volumes. Its just got 2 6 inch speakers and 2 tweeters. What EQ would be best to minimize this and still keep quality sound? Turning down the mids?
i thought my amp was the faulty one, but once i inserted a new woofer, distortion was gone.
guess what, old woofer was gone, even tho ohm's were ok
Removed the cone, coil out, still in good shape. Removed the first coil wire, the second one was 45-50 burned. 😅
If i have a really old stereo, and use brand new speakers and hear distortion, is it the stereo or the speakers
If it’s new speakers, it must be the stereo.
Sir in my Yamaha keyboard Psr e373
When i connect it to android Daw than it Sound Distrotion please Help me how shall i solve this problem
You’re probably overloading the input and need to reduce the output level of the Yamaha or add a pre-amp.
Hey I had an issue a few days ago when my phone ringer went off thru my kenwood deck causing extreme distortion thru my brand new rear coaxial speakers and it sounded terrible, would this cause damage to the tweeters..?
If you listen to the system at a “normal” volume level and you don’t hear anything strange (buzzing, raspy sounds) you should be ok.
Me hearing to this with mi distorted speaker 🤔
i have lepy lp 2020a with 13.5v and 3a amperage power supply for the amp and a 75w studio monitors music plays when turning the volume up on the amp i hear a big pop cuts out for about a second then does it again and the static sound increases how do i fix could it be the power supply what volt and amperage plug do u recommend so i also dont get distortion. the amp is a lepy lp 2020a and speakers are eris e4.5 presonus
Unfortunately I’m not familiar with any of your equipment. I suggest speaking to the manufacturers for their input.
My VP-180 seems to distort on high female voice dialog but only from time to time. Ive tested my driver with a baterry and they seem O.K. Any thoughts?
What are you driving it with? It's possible you might be running out of power or clipping at high levels.
@@AxiomHomeTheaters Was using an Adcom GFA555-SE power Amp but currently using an Outlaw M2200 Amp with a Marantz AV7703 Processor.
With 300 watts available from the Outlaw, you should not be running into clipping, unless you are only hearing this problem at very high levels.
Check to see that your trim level for the center channel is not set significantly above 0.0dB.
@@AxiomHomeTheaters Thanks, I'll give you guys a call and try to recreate the sound I'm hearing but it's not the trim or extreme volumn.
@@timvolkov1618 If you can try recording it on your phone and send the file to us, we might be able to tell if there is a driver issue.
GREAT
Thanks!
So essentially distortion can be created similarly in a fashion from a coil that drives a relay or solenoid without a protective diode?
Yes, a similar distortion can be caused in any electro-motor where a coil of wire is energized, but normally a relay or solenoid will be in an on/off state.
Are small speakers, more easily to clip like satellite speakers?
All things being equal, it’s likely that a small speaker will not be able to play as loud and reach its limit earlier than a larger speaker. They will also be easier to overdrive, particularly with low bass.
@@AxiomHomeTheaters makes totally sense cause I’m experiencing clipping. and I haven’t been able to upgrade my back speakers yet to bookshelf, surround sound speakers.
@@Lowkey_nxthxn The clipping could also be caused by your amp being overdriven. I would start with replacing the speakers and see if that gets rid of the “clipping”.
@@AxiomHomeTheaters so is it best that I unplug the back speakers for now until I get the bigger one’s?
@@Lowkey_nxthxn if you're only clipping at louder volumes, just keep the volume down to where they don't clip, until you have speakers that can play without clipping.
Sir i have denon avr 3808 .......i am facing problem ..........my center channel is making distortion when kept on standby.......distortion is continous........& during movie watching........it make little distortion on high pitch vocals deliverance........whats is troubling my reciever plz guide.....??
The first thing I would try would be to swap one of the front main speakers with the center and see if the distortion stays in the center channel output. That would rule out any issues with the center channel speaker itself. Thanks for watching.
So in theory more speakers that play different frequencies should play better
Theoretically the more you spread the power requirements over more drivers, the lower distortion you will hear. However, you need to be aware of increasing crossover complexity and how the radiation pattern is impacted. Unfortunately there is no such thing as a free lunch in loudspeaker design…it’s all about balancing compromises. Great comment, thank you for watching.
This video itself is distorted
O! now i know like woman they are all ways destorted.
The point is!!! if you fix one problem you are createting more.
The sound design here is ironic