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That concert speakers that are placed further away from the stage need to have their incoming signals delay, in order to accommodate for the difference between the speed of electricity, and the speed of sound.

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Fun Fact: That concert speakers that are placed further away from the stage need to have their incoming signals delay, in order to accommodate for the difference between the speed of electricity, and the speed of sound.

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