A home stereo system has four main components
With technology advancing quickly, it has become increasingly easy to have a state-of-the-art home stereo system for people of all budgets. The components of a home stereo rack system can be customized to the individual, but generally consist of four main accessories.
Amplifier
The amplifier is the main component of a home stereo system. All other components run through the amplifier. It's the amplifier's job to optimize the quality of all other components.
Tuner
Often, the tuner will be combined with the amplifier. The tuner is used to select the mode for which you want to use your stereo system, which can play radio, CD or video.
CD Player
CD players come in different styles. You can choose a CD player that holds anywhere from one disc to hundreds of discs. If you choose to use your home stereo system as part of a home theater system, you can substitute a DVD player or Blu Ray player for the CD player, as they are both capable of playing CDs.
Speakers
The speakers are what bring your music to life. The many manufacturers and specifications make your speaker options countless. In addition to regular speakers, you can add sub-woofers and surround speakers for the ultimate listening experience. Sub-woofers transmit low-pitched frequencies, and will increase the bass output. Surround speakers are smaller, more discreet speakers ideally placed around the listener in a 360-degree plane, "surrounding" the listener with sound.
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