A speaker question, what specs, if any..?

Question

Should I be looking for a piticular spec that will give me a clue as to how well a surround sound speaker will perform? I have the Onyko S790 7.1 system and they are a good full sounding speaker system that can handle big bass. I did have some LG towers and the surround that came out of them was true, they performed intensely! These Onyko seems to be like well made stereo speakers that can handle big bass and it does have fine circuitry in the amp. I do plan to relace a couple speakes to try to get that real surround back, so is there such a spec that I can look for before I let my ears decide in our home? Buying and taking back gets tiring. Thanks.

Answer 1

1st) the Human Ear hears a measured frequency of 20Hz to 20kHz or 20Hz of Bass (the lower the #, the lower the Bass) to 20000Hz aka 20kHz of highs (Tweeters) so the wider the Frequency Response the better and responsive the Speakers for example: Most Mid Grade to High End Speakers should carry a Frequency Response of 20Hz - 20kHz or better which means that the Speakers will meet the Human Hearing Spectrum. Also look at the construction; most Mid Grade and High End Speakers are Made of heavy and extremely dense particle board for Bass resonance which means that the Speaker is insulated and doesn't vibrate from the Bass. Quality of the Speakers construction (Rubber Surround of the Woofer and Mid Woofer, the materials used to construct the Speakers and the mounting of the Speaker) helps with the Quality Sound as well.

Answer 2

The only spec that counts is the one you can hear. Listen to any speaker you are considering while playing music material of a wide range (for surround, you don't need bass, so pick something that doesn't have it). Select the one that sounds best to you.

Answer 3

I agree with gp4rts. Published specs for speakers are virtually meaningless. To find truly satisfying speakers, you should audition several speaker systems and trust your own ears in making your selection.