Sony SRS-X88 review: specs and price

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

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An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

A passive radiator looks like a normal driver (speaker) from the front, but on the backside all of its 'guts' are removed. Passive radiators allow woofers to produce deep tones that otherwise may not have been possible. They can have the same sonic output as larger speaker cabinets, but in a much smaller size.

Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

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The battery can be recharged and used over again.

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.

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You can use the device with standard batteries instead of a power supply.

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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

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How much power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in.

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The device can connect to WiFi.

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802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.

An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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802.11n is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors - a, b and g.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.