Part science, part dark art: cone design is perhaps the most artisan element of a guitar speaker’s manufacturing process. It relies on the formulation of a cellulose mixture (paper pulp) that’s in balance both chemically and tonally. The paper mixture requires various additives, the correct beating process and the appropriate shape forming method; all of […]
Today’s sound reinforcement systems are designed to more exacting standards than ever before, so it is necessary for low frequency loudspeakers not only to be able to perform well, but to maintain that standard of performance over long periods of high-power use. Many drivers function well on initial testing and the first few hours of […]
Imagine dreaming the rock ’n’ roll dream since childhood, then living it by the time you were 17 years old. Not as a solo singer who won a TV competition, and not as a member of a prefab boy (or girl) band, but as a bona fide rock outfit. It happens to almost no one, […]
“I feel like Celestion is part of my voice.”
Founded in 1964, Andertons Music Company has risen from a family-owned guitar shop on the southwestern outskirts of London to an online retail powerhouse whose name is recognized the world over. Their videos are legendary, approaching products with honesty and no small amount of humour, which has grown their YouTube channel to over 805,000 subscribers […]
One question we’re often asked is “how old is my speaker?” Well, whether it’s truly vintage or was built just a handful of years ago, if your speaker is in reasonable condition, then it’s straightforward to find this out for yourself. Most Celestion chassis drivers have been marked with a date code (two numbers and […]
Like so many engineers in the pro audio industry, audio technology consultant Steve Hutt started out very young with a deep love of music and a persevering fascination with applied science and technology. After a decade with Harman managing an all-star engineering team developing high-performing vehicle sound systems, he stepped out on his own with […]
Brothers Hans and Lothar Stamer have dual identities in the pro audio industry. On the one hand, their guitar amp and accessory brand Hughes & Kettner is sought after for being high-tech, high-end, and offering ultimate tone since 1984. And their celebrated company, HK Audio, delivers PA systems ranging from portable battery-powered units suitable for […]
Introduced in early 2021, HornWizard is a mobile and desktop application, and a portal into Celestion’s powerful horn design software. It enables the user to test a basic concept design, using just a few parameters, to determine whether particular horn specification could work in practice. Now the application’s functionality has been enhanced and enables you […]
Have you ever wondered how High End Theatres got great sound? Is it possible to get that same sound in your house? It absolutely is! Come along as Toids DIY Audio takes a look at Klipsch theatre speakers to see if they can replicate them. But instead of paying over $5,000, they decided to make […]
