Time Delay Calc
Speaker Delay
How Time Delay Works
1. The Problem
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In a car, you sit off-center. You are much closer to the driver-side speakers than the passenger-side speakers.
Because sound takes time to travel, the sound from the closest speaker hits your ear first, ruining the stereo image.
2. The Solution
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We apply a digital Time Delay to the closest speakers.
By forcing the close speaker to "wait" a few milliseconds, we ensure its sound wave arrives at your ear at the exact same moment as the far speaker.
The Math Behind It
Sound travels at approx 1,125 ft/s (13,504 in/s).
(Max Dist - Speaker Dist) ÷ Speed of Sound
This calculates exactly how long the closest speaker needs to "hold its breath" so all sound waves hit your ears simultaneously.
PRO TIP: When tuned correctly, the sound should appear as a "Phantom Center" floating in the middle of your dashboard.