# loudspeaker (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover loudspeaker. Page: Feed: --- ## [Beocord 506 update](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/08/14/beocord-506-update/) _2026-08-14 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ I’ve spent some time this week reading an excellent textbook called “The Recording and Reproduction of Sound” written by Oliver Read. The second edition that I have was published in 1952. In it, he has a chapter called “Magnetic (Tape and Wire) Recording where we get a close-up view of the playback / record head \[…\] ## [Beocord 506](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/07/28/beocord-506/) _2026-07-28 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ Before there was magnetic tape, there were magnetic wire recordings using a 0.1 mm steel wire instead of plastic tape with a magnetic coating. However, the basic principle is the same. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks getting a magnetic wire player/recorder up and running again – at least the playback part… This mechanism \[…\] ## [Radio Uge-Revue: Part 5](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/07/01/radio-uge-revue-part-5/) _2026-07-01 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ The finished results As can be seen, it was never my intention to make an entirely new binding, so it maintains the patina of an old book. I just wanted to stabilise the original one and make the book useable and considerably less fragile. A simplified diagram of the layers in the final book. Not \[…\] ## [Radio Uge-Revue: Part 4](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/07/01/radio-uge-revue-part-4/) _2026-07-01 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ Final assembly begins with gluing the edge of a piece of Japanese paper to the original purple paper. This was done with just a thin line of glue (about 5 mm wide). (In this photo, you see the back of the Japanese paper that will be glued to the inside of the cover.) Then, the \[…\] ## [Radio Uge-Revue: Part 3](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/07/01/radio-uge-revue-part-3/) _2026-07-01 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ The first step was to prepare the spine reinforcement with gauze and bookbinding glue. The gauze is about 3x the width of the spine. The extras on the sides will form part of the hinges when they’re finally glued to the inside of the covers. I made a temporary support out of wood for gluing \[…\] ## [Radio Uge-Revue: Part 2](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/07/01/radio-uge-revue-part-2/) _2026-07-01 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ Step 1 of the dismantling was to cut off the back of the cover. I had my doubts about whether I wanted to slice through that nice leather, but it was the only way to ensure that the new binding would be done properly. All of the loose paper shreds had to be shaved off \[…\] ## [Radio Uge-Revue: Part 1](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/07/01/radio-uge-revue-part-1/) _2026-07-01 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ I have a bunch of hobbies, and I am particularly pleased when they intersect or overlap. This weekend’s project started with a visit to a good friend who has a large collection of magazines and books about radio and audio dating back over 100 years. One of the books on his shelf was a bound \[…\] ## [B&O Tech: Specular and Diffuse Reflections](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/06/23/bo-tech-specular-and-diffuse-reflections/) _2026-06-23 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ #109 in a series of articles about the technology behind Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers I’ve started working with a number of my colleagues on a series of videos for internal training at Bang & Olufsen. They were kind enough to make some of these videos publicly available. This video illustrates the difference between the two main categories of reflections. ## [B&O Tech: Decomposing a Room’s Acoustical Components](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/06/23/bo-tech-video-decomposing-a-rooms-acoustical-components/) _2026-06-23 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ #108 in a series of articles about the technology behind Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers I’ve started working with a number of my colleagues on a series of videos for internal training at Bang & Olufsen. They were kind enough to make some of these videos publicly available. This video demonstrates some of the individual components of a room’s acoustical \[…\] ## [B&O Tech: Room Modes and Room Compensation](https://www.tonmeister.ca/wordpress/2026/06/23/bo-tech-room-modes-and-room-compensation/) _2026-06-23 · geoff · earfluff and eyecandy_ #107 in a series of articles about the technology behind Bang & Olufsen loudspeakers I’ve started working with a number of my colleagues on a series of videos for internal training at Bang & Olufsen. They were kind enough to make some of these videos publicly available. This video demonstrates one of the more important problems that we face \[…\] ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3zff5wRyhBlP) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Riverview Systems Group Upgrades Cupertino High School Football Field with New Technomad Audio System](https://technomad.com/articles/riverview-systems-group-upgrades-cupertino-high-school-football-field-with-new-technomad-audio-system/) _2025-11-18 · Alice · Technomad Audio Systems_ Riverview Systems Group recently completed a clean and efficient upgrade of the outdoor sound system at the Cupertino High School Football Field (19160 Twig Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014), bringing renewed power, clarity, and reliability to the stadium’s announcements, game-day programming, and special events. The project centered on a straightforward 1-for-1 replacement of the school’s aging … ## [After StreetSoundWireless and Airnetix Shutters, Technomad offers City Audio Solutions](https://technomad.com/articles/after-streetsoundwireless-and-airnetix-shutters-technomad-offers-city-audio-solutions/) _2025-09-27 · karl · Technomad Audio Systems_ AirNetix innovated high-quality streaming audio systems for cities and towns. These ‘StreetSound” systems played audio from a source location to loudspeakers mounted on light poles, building walls, awnings or other locations. Usually the systems were installed in the center of a city or small town. Applications ranged from paging and safety announcements to special event … ## [Technomad Berlin Speakers Bring Big Sound to Henderson State University](https://technomad.com/articles/technomad-berlin-speakers-henderson-state-university/) _2025-09-23 · Alice · Technomad Audio Systems_ Shuffield Music Company, in collaboration with their sister company AV Arkadelphia, recently completed an audio upgrade that brings Technomad’s renowned clarity and rugged reliability to Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The project centered on replacing an aging system with two Technomad Berlin loudspeakers, delivering the power and pristine sound quality the venue commands.… ## [Downtown Sioux City Brings the Beat with Technomad’s Outdoor Audio System](https://technomad.com/articles/downtown-sioux-city-adds-technomad-outdoor-audio/) _2025-07-29 · Alice · Technomad Audio Systems_ Downtown Sioux City just got a serious sound upgrade—thanks to a powerful new weatherproof town audio system from Technomad, now live along 4th Street between Virginia and Jones. As part of an initiative to enhance the pedestrian experience, Downtown Partners, a local business district improvement group, contacted KES to explore options for bringing widespread music … ## [City of Wayland Transforms Downtown Experience with Technomad Town Audio System](https://technomad.com/articles/city-of-wayland-transforms-downtown-experience-with-technomad-town-audio-system/) _2024-11-20 · Alice · Technomad Audio Systems_ The City of Wayland, Michigan, has enhanced its downtown atmosphere through an innovative outdoor audio solution, bringing music and live sound to its shopping districts and community gathering spaces. When city planners sought to create an immersive outdoor experience for residents and visitors alike, they turned to Technomad and their local authorized integrator, Media Technology … ## [Badger Stadium upgrades to Technomad Audio Speakers](https://technomad.com/articles/badger-stadium-upgrades-to-technomad-audio-speakers/) _2024-11-20 · Alice · Technomad Audio Systems_ Nestled in the heart of Arkansas, Arkadelphia Public School’s Badger Stadium has long served as a cornerstone of community athletics and events. Recently, the stadium underwent a significant audio system upgrade, transitioning from their legacy Community and JBL setup to a state-of-the-art Technomad solution that promises to elevate the game-day experience for fans and athletes … ## [Technomad Audio Products – Ready for BAA / TAA Compliant Applications](https://technomad.com/articles/technomad-audio-products-ready-for-baa-taa-compliant-applications/) _2024-11-14 · karl · Technomad Audio Systems_ Technomad is a prominent American manufacturer known for its high-fidelity, weatherproof loudspeakers and outdoor audio systems. Established in 1994, the company specializes in creating durable audio solutions that are suitable for a variety of applications, including military, municipal, and commercial environments. A significant aspect of Technomad’s offerings is their compliance with the \*\*Buy…