See also Bipole . Discrete output transistors Discrete devices are real transistors, capacitors and resistors that make up an amplifier. Discrete outputs offer higher current capacity, handle more heat, work over a wider impedance range, react faster to sonic transients, and thus in general produce lower distortion, more dynamic and lifelike sound. The degree to which a speaker's sound is spread over the listening area. Dynamic range Refers to the difference between loud and soft sounds.
Efficiency Indicates how well a speaker system converts power into sound.
This is measured by sending one watt of power and measuring the decibels at one meter distance. Flat Flat is a good thing. It is the ability of the speaker to accurately reproduce a signal without adding colorations to the sound. The human ear responds to frequencies from approximately 20 to 20,000 Hz. The frequency response indicates how much of the audible range can be accurately reproduced.