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From: ark@alice.UucP (Andrew Koenig)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Re: audio vs. video speaking
Message-ID: <4436@alice.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 14-Oct-85 21:36:11 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct 14 21:36:11 1985
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> I  have  noticed  in  some recent magazines that "video stereo" speakers are
> becoming more popular.  I have also noticed that speaker manufacturers  such
> as Infinity and Polk are making such models.  A quick once over of the specs
> shows  that  in  most  cases  they  are  almost  identical  to  the  "audio"
> counterparts  (i.e.    drivers,  frequency  range, cabinet size...).  Others
> offer differences such as on boards power supplies and extra shielding or  a
> crossover at a different frequency.

> Is  it better to get the video stereo version for the TV or not?  Why or why
> not?

I have heard that when a reputable speaker manufacturer builds a
speaker intended for video use, they take extra trouble to shield
the magnets in the drivers so that you can put the speakers next
to your video monitor without the magnetic field distorting the picture.