What exactly does Sub/Sat mean

martcal · 08-08-2003, 19:53

Does this just mean a set of six speakers with a sub woofer ?

clockworks999 · 08-08-2003, 20:01

I take it to mean a set of speakers consisting of a subwoofer that contains the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers, probably 5 small (satellite) speakers, for a 5.1 system.

Cheers

08-08-2003, 20:47

[SIZE=4]SUB[/SIZE]woofer

[SIZE=4]SAT[/SIZE]ellites

martcal · 08-08-2003, 21:18

OK, so what exactly does 'satellite' mean, in this context?

Sorry to sound dull, but I dont really understand.

Martin

08-08-2003, 21:30

the small speakers!

Matt F · 09-08-2003, 00:17

Quote:

Originally posted by clockworks999
I take it to mean a set of speakers consisting of a subwoofer that contains the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers, probably 5 small (satellite) speakers, for a 5.1 system.

Cheers

No - the subwoofer does not contain the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers.

Sub means subwoofer - a unit that is designed to play bass below a certain frequency - usually under 150Hz, for arguments sake.

Sat, or satellite to give the full name, is a speaker that is not designed to play the full frequency range and must, therefore, be used in conjunction with a subwoofer.

Satellite speakers can vary from the tiny fag-packet-sized rubbishy speakers you see lining the shelves of Dixons to top of the range M&K active monitors that come in at £2195 each!

Even the most expensive satellites (from the likes of M&K) are designed to do little below 80Hz - at which point the subwoofer takes over.

Matt.

RedEarth · 12-08-2003, 14:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Matt F
No - the subwoofer does not contain the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers.

Actually some do, often the ones you get to go with PCs.

Matt F · 13-08-2003, 00:12

Quote:

Originally posted by RedEarth
Actually some do, often the ones you get to go with PCs.

My apologies - I was talking about serious home cinema set ups

Matt.

08-08-2003, 19:53	#1
martcal Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cardiff Posts: 83	What exactly does Sub/Sat mean Does this just mean a set of six speakers with a sub woofer ?

08-08-2003, 20:01	#2
clockworks999 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 2,014	I take it to mean a set of speakers consisting of a subwoofer that contains the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers, probably 5 small (satellite) speakers, for a 5.1 system. Cheers

08-08-2003, 20:47	#3
*dan* Posts: n/a	[SIZE=4]SUB[/SIZE]woofer [SIZE=4]SAT[/SIZE]ellites

08-08-2003, 21:18	#4
martcal Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cardiff Posts: 83	OK, so what exactly does 'satellite' mean, in this context? Sorry to sound dull, but I dont really understand. Martin

09-08-2003, 00:17	#6
Matt F Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 42	Quote: Originally posted by clockworks999 I take it to mean a set of speakers consisting of a subwoofer that contains the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers, probably 5 small (satellite) speakers, for a 5.1 system. Cheers No - the subwoofer does not contain the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers. Sub means subwoofer - a unit that is designed to play bass below a certain frequency - usually under 150Hz, for arguments sake. Sat, or satellite to give the full name, is a speaker that is not designed to play the full frequency range and must, therefore, be used in conjunction with a subwoofer. Satellite speakers can vary from the tiny fag-packet-sized rubbishy speakers you see lining the shelves of Dixons to top of the range M&K active monitors that come in at £2195 each! Even the most expensive satellites (from the likes of M&K) are designed to do little below 80Hz - at which point the subwoofer takes over. Matt.

12-08-2003, 14:32	#7
RedEarth Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,004	Quote: Originally posted by Matt F No - the subwoofer does not contain the amplifiers for the rest of the speakers. Actually some do, often the ones you get to go with PCs.

13-08-2003, 00:12	#8
Matt F Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 42	Quote: Originally posted by RedEarth Actually some do, often the ones you get to go with PCs. My apologies - I was talking about serious home cinema set ups Matt.

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