First Loudspeakers Installed in Telephones Alexander Graham Bell patented his first electric loudspeaker capable of reproducing intelligible speech in 1876 as part of his telephone. Ernst Siemens improved upon it the following year. In 1898, Horace Short earned a patent for a loudspeaker driven by compressed air.27 Feb 2018
How have speakers improved over years?
Speakers have advanced a lot over the years, becoming cleaner, less distorted and more detailed. The newer speakers go louder, and despite being notably smaller than the 35cm high Missions, dig into the lows with far greater punch and authority.16 Feb 2019
What are the 4 types of speakers?
The four main types of speaker found in the home these days are traditional loudspeakers, in-wall/ceiling speakers, soundbars and subwoofers. Each type of speaker serves a different purpose and is useful for different applications.