Pro Audio Speaker Horns & Compression Drivers
Pro audio speakers are designed to deliver the very best quality sound from the piece of musicor audio that you are playing. There are many different brands of pro audio loudspeaker, including Yamaha and Pioneer.
The speaker horns are the element of the speaker that deliver the sound. A compression driver is attached to a loudspeaker horn, squeezing or compressing the sound into the smaller end of the horn. This enables more sound to be delivered at the larger end of the horn, so delivering a better sound experience from the speaker.
Types of speaker horns and compression drivers
- Pro audio speaker horn – Pro audio equipment is built specially to generate a professional sounding effect. A pro audio speaker will be expected to sound good in the setting of a professional music studio, in your own home, or in a live environment. The speaker horn is one of the parts within the speaker that is used for getting the best sound into the air
- Compression driver without horn – A pro audio compression horn will be expected to work well enough to be considered for use within a professional recording environment. The types of compression driver that are bought without horns are designed to be attached to the horn for maximum effectiveness
- Compression driver with horn – The pro audio compression driver with horn is a combined unit that works to deliver the best quality sound from your speaker. As a result of them being pro audio quality, you can expect a professional sounding result from your audio playback
Benefits of speaker horns and compression drivers
- Sound – You can enhance and sometimes improve the sound from your pro audio speakers by replacing or swapping the internal compression drivers and horns
- Replacement – Sometimes the parts within your pro audio speakers can wear out with use. You can buy replacement parts to get your speakers working correctly again