Understanding Distortion

Distortion is one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — aspects of sound reproduction. In these technical videos, we take a closer look at what distortion actually is, how it occurs in loudspeakers and electronics, and most importantly, how it affects what you hear.

Rather than focusing on theory alone, these discussions are designed to help put distortion into practical perspective. By exploring real listening examples, measurement context, and system setup considerations, the goal is to give you a clearer understanding of when distortion matters, when it doesn’t, and how it fits into the bigger picture of building a great-sounding audio system.

Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore high-fidelity audio, these videos aim to provide useful insight that helps you make more informed decisions — and enjoy your music even more.