Learn the anatomy of a Jamaican sound system. Drag the components into the stack, then test your knowledge. Perfect for future engineers and young bass heads.
Order matters: signal chain from source to speakers.
Turntables, CDJs, or laptop. The selector’s weapon of choice. Original sound systems used strictly vinyl.
Controls volume, EQ, and crossfader. Where the selector blends tracks and adds effects.
Splits the audio signal into frequency bands: lows to sub amp, mids to mid amp, highs to horns.
Boost the signal to drive speakers. Vintage systems used valve (tube) amps for warm distortion.
A folded horn enclosure that projects bass forward with incredible efficiency. The heart of the dance.
Delivers crisp highs and mids. Often compression drivers on wooden horns for clarity.