Diffusori

Diffusori

Loudspeakers (or speakers, as most people call them) are the final link in a hi-fi system: they transform the amplifier's electrical signal into sound that moves through the air in your room. They're also the component that more than any other defines the character of your listening experience, because the speakers, cabinet, and crossover filter work in direct contact with the environment. Whether you're installing your first stereo system, looking for speakers to complement your TV, or replacing speakers you're no longer satisfied with, on this page you'll find models for every type of room and every way you listen to music and movies.

Types of hi-fi speakers

The first choice concerns the format. It depends primarily on the space you have available and how you use that space:

• Floorstanding speakers: the classic towers, with more speakers and a greater internal volume. They are suitable for medium-large rooms and for those who want a wide bass extension without adding other components.
• Bookshelf speakers: compact, also called bookshelf or monitor. They perform best on dedicated stands and are the natural choice for small spaces or for a discreet system.
• Subwoofer: they deal only with the lowest frequencies, to complete a pair of speakers in stereo or as a dedicated effects channel in the home theater.

For home theater and for those who want fewer cables, the offering is completed by center channels, surround and Atmos satellites, in-wall speakers and active wireless speakers, which have amplification already integrated into the cabinet and connect directly to a streamer or TV.

What to look for before choosing

Three factors matter more than the numbers on the spec sheet. The first is the room: a speaker needs some space free from walls and corners to sound good, and a small room rarely enhances the performance of a large tower. The second is the amplifier: impedance and sensitivity indicate how easy a speaker is to drive, and a speaker with low sensitivity requires more power to reach the same volume. The third is personal taste: there are more analytical designs and others that are softer and more enveloping, and only listening to your music will tell you which you prefer.

If you're unsure about the format, the guide to floorstanding or bookshelf speakers compares square footage, budget, and aesthetics, and explains when a subwoofer is a game-changer. If you're building a system from scratch, start with how a hi-fi system works.

The speaker brands you can find with us

The catalog of new loudspeakers covers a wide range of sound styles and schools. From the United States, Klipsch offers horn tweeters that combine efficiency and dynamics; JBL, with its Classic series inspired by its historic monitors; and Martin Logan, known for its hybrid electrostatic panel speakers. Italy is represented by Sonus faber, for those seeking artisanal craftsmanship, and Indiana Line, a reference for beginners. British tradition extends to Wharfedale, Tannoy, Fyne Audio, ProAc, Graham Audio, and REL Acoustics subwoofers; completing the selection are Canadian brand Paradigm, French brand Triangle, German brand Canton, Avantgarde horns, and Yamaha speakers.

Audiocostruzioni It's a hybrid store: you can order online on the website with shipping, or visit our showroom in Carpi (MO) and listen to the speakers in our listening room, comparing multiple models with your favorite electronics. For advice on matching, email us, and if you're looking to upgrade your system, we'll gladly consider trading in your current speakers.