In our Audio ABC, we offer you easy-to-understand glossary articles on key terms and topics from the world of hi-fi - compact, informative and ideal for deepening your knowledge of sound, technology and devices.
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A CD, also known as a compact disc, is an optical data carrier that is used to store digital data. It has a high storage capacity and is often used to store music, videos and software. CDs can be played in CD players, computers and other devices.
CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control and is a communication protocol that makes it possible to operate various electronic devices via a single control device. For example, it enables the control of televisions, Blu-ray players and audio systems with a single remote control. CEC facilitates operation and the exchange of information between devices, thus improving the user experience.
CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control and is a communication protocol that makes it possible to operate various electronic devices via a single control device. For example, it enables the control of televisions, Blu-ray players and audio systems with a single remote control. CEC facilitates operation and the exchange of information between devices, thus improving the user experience.
The chassis is the body or frame of a loudspeaker that holds the drivers and ensures that the sound is reproduced in the best possible way.
Cinch is an audio and video connection system that is often used in home theater and hi-fi systems. It consists of plugs and sockets with color-coded cables that allow for easy connection. RCA connections are often used for analog signals such as stereo audio. RCA can be present as both signal input and output.
An efficient type of amplifier that uses digital circuitry. Class D amplifiers are known for their energy efficiency and compact design, but still offer high performance.
Phenomenon in which a signal exceeds the maximum value range and is distorted as a result. It occurs when the peak values of the signal exceed the range that the system can process. This can lead to undesirable distortion and loss of quality.
A type of cable used for both digital and analog audio transmissions. In the audio sector, it is often used to transmit digital signals between audio sources and receivers.
A component in loudspeakers that divides the audio frequency signal into different frequency ranges (e.g. highs, mids and lows) and transmits these to the corresponding drivers (tweeter, midrange, woofer).
The sonoro story began at IFA 2006 with the Cubo. The small sound miracle, available in many colors, thrilled visitors to the trade fair and was sold out before the last day of the event. Without the Cubo, the many successor products that inspire numerous audio and design enthusiasts today would probably not exist.