What is the difference between stereo speakers and PA speakers?

When it comes to HiFi, it can be easy to get confused by the sheer variety and variety of technology and terminology that is presented to you. From dual wiring to sensitivity through floor stands and phono stages, we know that many of our customers find themselves searching for answers.

One of the most frequently asked questions by any AV provider is what is the difference between stereo speakers and public address speakers, and which one is right for a business or a school? Join us as we explain.

When we talk about “stereo speakers”, we are mainly referring to those that can be connected to a home stereo unit. They offer a powerful and energetic sound, designed to bring out the best in your music. How a stereo speaker does this varies from brand to brand and model to model, but you will usually find innovations in the placement of the cones, the design of the case, the position of the magnets, and other variables.

For your business, they will work perfectly well, but could be overkill for basic jobs in an office, factory, or school. In fact, unless you plan to enjoy some music together, stereo speakers may not be the ideal choice for your business. Instead, you should face the PA speakers.

Public address speakers, or public address speakers, are used to project loud and clear sound in a large area, such as an office. You’ll find them in a wide variety of spaces, from classrooms to factories and even nightclubs! However, the most important thing to us is that they have stronger designs and are designed for a wider variety of purposes.

You will find that public address speakers can be divided into ‘main speakers’, which produce the vast majority of sound in a public address system, ‘subwoofers’ which are used to produce bass notes, and ‘live monitor speakers’, which are used by musicians so they can hear their individual contribution on stage.

However, in business and education, you will typically use keynote speakers. There are two main types of public address speakers; Passive and active. Passive speakers require the use of a mixer to mix and send audio, while active speakers plug directly into power outlets and require no additional hardware to produce sound.

Both have their distinct advantages, with passive speakers being better for more complicated audio setups and active speakers being a simpler option for less demanding use cases, but both are ideal for educational and commercial settings.

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