DIGITAL SOUND
There is a huge array of speakers available, but how do you go about choosing the right one for your model? MIKE WILD explains all.
Above: There is a speaker for every application on the market ranging from the smallest to the largest, and to suit models in ‘N’, ‘OO’ and ‘O’ scales too. Choosing a speaker for your model is based around size, power and resistance.
CHOOSING the right speaker brings a model to life and can really make the most of a sound decoder. Simply choosing the cheapest is never going to reap the rewards of high quality sound, but opting for the highest price tag might not work any better.
The range of speakers available today is better than ever before, and that means you will be able to find the perfect speaker for almost every model there is on the market. However, the space available inside models varies greatly, and while some offer large flat spaces ideal for installing powerful twin speaker types, others have limited space or can only accept a specific design. Before choosing a speaker you need to measure the space available inside your model or, if you are willing to make changes, create the space that you want.
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