Walk the Walk: Audio and Video Terms

From AAD to Voice Coils (we don't have any "Z" terms yet), this glossary will break-down the alphabet soup and "audiophile-speak." Credit for some terms: TheWhippinpost, Aaron Miller, Audio Concepts

Frequency
The range of human hearing is commonly given as 20-20,000Hz (20Hz-20kHz). One hertz (Hz) represents one cycle per second, 20Hz represents 20 cycles per seco...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Frequency agile (agility)
 Frequency agile devices adaptively learn which frequencies to skip over to avoid interference.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Fs
The frequency of resonance for a driver in free air.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:37 PM
Full
Strong fundamentals relative to harmonics. Good low frequency response, not necessarily extended, but with adequate level around 100 to 300 Hz. Male voices ...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:37 PM
Fundamental
The lowest frequency of a note in a complex wave form or chord.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:38 PM
Gain
To increase in level. The function of a volume control.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:38 PM
Gentle
 Opposite of edgy. The harmonics (of the highs and upper mids) are not exaggerated, or may even be weak.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:39 PM
Golden Ratio
The ratio of depth, width, and height based on the Greek Golden Rectangle. Often applied to speaker boxes or listening room design. The Ratio W = 1.0, Dept...
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Grain
Listening term. A sonic analog of the grain seen in photos. A sort of "grittiness" added to the sound.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Grip
 A sense of control and sturdiness in the bass.
Tue, 14 Oct, 2014 at 1:41 PM