Based on more than 21,240 customer reviews

dB Technologies Pro Audio

(96)
Sort by:
Filters
Clear all filters

Price range

(£0.00 - £4,000.00)

Type of Deal

  • 6 B-Stock
  • 10 Deals

Stock

  • 39 In stock online

Brand

All brands
229 Devine
1 Innox
32 18 Sound
22 Adam Hall
3 AEA
3 AIAIAI
1 AKG
102 Allen & Heath
1 AlphaTheta
17 Alto Professional
2 American Audio
1 AMS Neve
1 Antelope Audio
8 API Audio
35 ART
3 Artiphon
33 Audac
2 Audient
1 Audiophony
2 Audix
3 Avantone Pro
2 Behringer
4 Black Lion Audio
2 Blackstar
1 Boss
3 BSS
80 Celestion
1 Clavia Nord
16 Clear Tune Monitors
1 Cort
1 Cre8audio
12 Crown
32 D&R
9 D'Addario
222 DAP
96 dB Technologies
14 DBX
20 Doughty
4 Duratruss
19 Dynacord
245 Electro-Voice
13 Elysia
3 Empirical Labs
7 Erica Synths
4 Eventide
2 Ferrofish
22 Fischer Amps
1 Fishman
1 Furman
4 Gainlab Audio
1 Gamechanger Audio
15 Gator Cases
1 Genelec
7 Golden Age Audio
4 HeadRush
2 Hear Technologies
18 Heritage Audio
126 HK Audio
1 Hosa
3 iCON
12 IGS Audio
6 IK Multimedia
1 IMG Stageline
77 JBL
1 Kali Audio
22 Klotz
2 Koch
1 Konig & Meyer
3 Korg
2 Laney
4 Lavoce
307 LD Systems
5 Lehle
1 Lexicon
2 LR Baggs
2 M-Live
147 Mackie
2 Manley
1 Mesa Boogie
1 Monkey Banana
1 Moog
4 Morley
2 MyVolts
2 Nedis
2 Neumann
2 Neutrik
12 NewHank
2 NUX
3 OEM
109 Omnitronic
1 Orange
2 Pace
38 Palmer
23 Peavey
18 Penn Elcom
1 Phil Jones Bass
16 Pioneer DJ
2 Pioneer spareparts
4 Playtronica
1 Polyend
2 Positive Grid
1 Procab
4 PSSO
79 Radial
1 RØDE
142 RCF
4 Revv
6 RME
7 RockBoard
8 Rodec
13 Roland
8 Rupert Neve
2 SE Electronics
63 Sennheiser
12 Showgear
57 Shure
1 Sim 'n Tonic
1 SKB
5 Solid State Logic
19 SOMA
3 Soundboks
5 Soundbrenner
16 Soundcraft
4 SPL
10 Stagg
3 Stealth Sonics
3 Strymon
1 Suhr
37 Tascam
3 Tasker
4 Tech 21
7 Teenage Engineering
1 Trace Elliot
3 Turbosound
1 UDG
418 Visaton
1 Vonyx
2 Vyrve Audio
5 Walrus Audio
13 Warm Audio
2 Warnex
23 Xvive
145 Yamaha
6 Zoom
Show more Show less

Condition

  • 90 New
  • 6 B-stock

Product sets

  • 6 Yes
  • 90 No

Categories

All categories
1 18-Inch Speakers
34 Active Full-Range Speaker
7 Active Subwoofer
6 B-Stock
10 Deals
2 Flight Case Wheels
1 Handheld Microphones
1 Built-in Amplifiers & Modules
8 Line arrays
7 Speaker Rigging
4 Speaker Stand Adapter
1 Miscellaneous Speaker Replacement Parts
21 PA Speaker Brackets
2 PA Starter Sets
4 Passive Full-Range Speakers
2 Speaker Stands
6 Speaker Poles
25 Speaker Covers & Cases
5 Column Array Speaker Systems
7 Speaker Systems
1 Band & DJ Speaker Systems
1 Speaker Systems for Entertainers
2 Stage Monitors
2 230V Power Cable
4 Transport Carts
1 World Cup Shop
Show more Show less

Sustainable product

  • 96 not specified
Product specialists
Our specialists will give you the best possible service and are happy to offer excellent professional advice!
  • Rick Rick
  • Stijn Stijn
  • Martijn Martijn
  • Kevin Kevin
  • Micha Micha
  • Rinus Rinus
Special offers
Popular
dB Technologies TC-BH12 Protective Cover for B-Hype 12
2 reviews

dB Technologies TC-BH12 Protective Cover for B-Hype 12

The dB Technologies TC-BH12 protective cover helps keep your B-Hype 12 active full range speaker free of scuffs and scratches.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday
Recommended price £57
£38
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies B-Hype 10 Active Full-Range Speaker
8 reviews

dB Technologies B-Hype 10 Active Full-Range Speaker

With the B-Hype series, dB Technologies have developed a range of active full-range speakers that are worthy of succeeding the popular Cromo line.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £308
£155
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies FC-OP10 splash-proof cover for Opera 10
2 reviews

dB Technologies FC-OP10 splash-proof cover for Opera 10

Protect your dB Technologies Opera 10 speaker against dirt and moisture with the FC-OP10 cover! It's splash-proof and allows you to use the speaker while it's inside.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday
Recommended price £71
£41
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies FC-OP12 splash-proof cover for Opera 12

dB Technologies FC-OP12 splash-proof cover for Opera 12

With the FC-OP12 splash-proof cover by dB Technologies, your Opera 12 will be protected during transport and while it's in use, both indoors and outdoors!

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday
Recommended price £64
£49
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies KL 10 Active Speaker with Bluetooth & DSP
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
3 reviews

dB Technologies KL 10 Active Speaker with Bluetooth & DSP

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

In the form of the Bluetooth-ready KL 10, dB Technologies serve up a brilliant active full-range speaker that's fully geared towards offering enhanced ease of use, versatility, efficiency and pro-grade performance.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £352
£290
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies KL 12 Active Speaker with DSP and Bluetooth
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

dB Technologies KL 12 Active Speaker with DSP and Bluetooth

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

Complete with Bluetooth support, the dB Technologies KL 12 active full-range speaker guarantees smooth ease of use alongside adaptable, professional and efficient performance.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £480
£379
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies KL 15 Active Speaker with DSP and Bluetooth
1 review

dB Technologies KL 15 Active Speaker with DSP and Bluetooth

Complete with Bluetooth support, the dB Technologies KL 15 active full-range speaker guarantees smooth ease of use alongside adaptable, professional and efficient performance.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £471
£369
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies OPERA 15 15-inch Active Speaker, 600W
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
2 reviews

dB Technologies OPERA 15 15-inch Active Speaker, 600W

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

dB Technologies have overhauled and refreshed their OPERA Series and now present a new range of affordable speakers with state-of-the-art DSPs loaded into user-friendly housings. This is the 15" active full-range model.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £590
£369
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Ingenia IG5TR active fullrange loudspeaker

dB Technologies Ingenia IG5TR active fullrange loudspeaker

Professional active fullrange speaker with advanced beamforming and RDNet remote control for optimum performance.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £3,173
£2,666
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies OPERA NONA 210 active speaker

dB Technologies OPERA NONA 210 active speaker

Active quasi-3-way loudspeaker with two 10-inch woofers and a coaxial driver, 1,000 W RMS and a maximum SPL of 131.5 dB. With two inputs and eight DSP presets, it can be used as a PA system, floor monitor or fill speaker.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £693
£555
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies OPERA NONA 212 active speaker

dB Technologies OPERA NONA 212 active speaker

Active quasi-3-way loudspeaker with two 12-inch woofers and a coaxial driver, 1,000 W RMS and a maximum SPL of 132.5 dB. Low-frequency response down to 52 Hz, two inputs and eight DSP presets for PA, monitor or fill.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £792
£648
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies TC-BH10 Protective Cover for B-Hype 10 Speaker
2 reviews

dB Technologies TC-BH10 Protective Cover for B-Hype 10 Speaker

dB Technologies offer the TC-BH12 protective cover to go with their B-Hype 10 active full-range speaker. It's made of nylon and shields against dust, dirt and moisture, and light impacts during transport.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday
Recommended price £51
£31
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies SUB 612 Active 12-Inch Subwoofer
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
2 reviews

dB Technologies SUB 612 Active 12-Inch Subwoofer

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

The dB Technologies SUB 612 is a great yet compact, active 12-inch subwoofer that's driven by a class-D amplifier to create tight, unyielding lows that go as low as an impressive 46 Hz.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £474
£329
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies B-Hype 10 + dust cover
11 reviews

dB Technologies B-Hype 10 + dust cover

A bargain set consisting of the dB Technologies B-Hype 10 active full range speaker and a sturdy dust cover to protect it during transport or storage.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £186
£181
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies B-Hype 12 + dust cover
12 reviews

dB Technologies B-Hype 12 + dust cover

The dB Technologies B-Hype 12 active full range, but in an economical set with cover to protect your full range speaker from dust, dirt and light impact damage.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £227
£221
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies LVX p10 Passive 2-Way Speaker (Black)

dB Technologies LVX p10 Passive 2-Way Speaker (Black)

If an 8-inch speaker is just a little too small, then a 10-inch will do the job. The dB Technologies LVX p10 offers potent audio with a nominal power of 300 Watts.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £257
£215
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies FMX10 Active 10-inch Floor Monitor
3 reviews

dB Technologies FMX10 Active 10-inch Floor Monitor

In the FMX10 10-inch floor monitor, dB Technologies simply does what it's been doing for years: deliver power, power and more power. This wedge pushes 300 Watts and 125dB SPL.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £619
£329
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies FMX12 12-inch Active Floor Monitor
3 reviews

dB Technologies FMX12 12-inch Active Floor Monitor

As a band, it's important to be supported by a solid sonic foundation. Packed with a 12" woofer, the dB Technologies FMX12 active floor monitor brings exactly that and builds the foundation with bright bass tones.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £1,095
£389
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies SUB 915 15-inch Active Subwoofer
1 review

dB Technologies SUB 915 15-inch Active Subwoofer

The dB Technologies SUB915 is a high calibre 15-inch active subwoofer with a potent capacity of 900 Watts RMS that produces a maximum sound pressure of 133dB.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £1,379
£869
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Opera 10 active 10-inch speaker
2 reviews

dB Technologies Opera 10 active 10-inch speaker

dB Technologies' Opera series is one of their most popular speaker ranges thanks to the combination of power and purity at an affordable price. The Opera 10 is fitted with a 10-inch woofer and has a 1200W peak power output.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £373
£279
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker
BLACK DEAL
4 reviews

dB Technologies Opera 12 Active Speaker

BLACK DEAL

The Opera 12 is an active speaker from dB Technologies' Opera series and features a 12-inch woofer. Power, purity and advanced functionality are guaranteed, all at an excellent price.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £531
£311
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies B-Hype 12 Active Full-Range Speaker
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
10 reviews

dB Technologies B-Hype 12 Active Full-Range Speaker

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

With the B-Hype series, dB Technologies have developed a range of active full-range speakers that are worthy of succeeding the popular Cromo line.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £237
£189
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies B-Hype 8 Active Full-Range Speaker
14 reviews

dB Technologies B-Hype 8 Active Full-Range Speaker

With the B-Hype series, dB Technologies have developed a range of active full-range speakers that are worthy of succeeding the popular Cromo line.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £247
£119
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies B-Hype 15 active full-range speaker
6 reviews

dB Technologies B-Hype 15 active full-range speaker

With the B-Hype series, dB Technologies have developed a range of active full-range speakers that are worthy of succeeding the popular Cromo line.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £432
£219
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies SUB 615 active 15-inch subwoofer, 600W
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
10 reviews

dB Technologies SUB 615 active 15-inch subwoofer, 600W

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

The SUB 615 by dB Technologies is an active 15-inch DSP subwoofer met with bass reflex design. This sub is equipped with a 600-watt RMS Class-D amp and an impressive SPL of up to 131 dB!

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £713
£469
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies SUB 618 active 18-inch subwoofer, 600W
1 review

dB Technologies SUB 618 active 18-inch subwoofer, 600W

The dB Technologies SUB 618 active subwoofer has a powerful 18-inch subwoofer and a digital 600-watt Class-D RMS amplifier (1200W peak). It's got enough power to augment two array speakers!

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £924
£598
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies FC-OP15 splash-proof cover for Opera 15
4 reviews

dB Technologies FC-OP15 splash-proof cover for Opera 15

The FC-OP15 cover by dB Technologies is designed to protect the Opera 15 speaker from moisture, dents and scratches during transport as well as during the performance.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £88
£58
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies ES1203 All-In-One Stereo Speaker System (2,400W)
BLACK DEAL
3 reviews

dB Technologies ES1203 All-In-One Stereo Speaker System (2,400W)

BLACK DEAL

The ES1203 stereo speaker set by dB Technologies consists of 2 passive wooden line arrays and 1 active wooden subwoofer equipped with 2x 12-inch woofers. The sub features a powerful Digipro G4 2400-watt amp.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £2,449
£1,111
+ -
Add to Basket
DB Technologies L160D active speaker
1 review

DB Technologies L160D active speaker

The dB Technologies L160D is a powerful active speaker. It is equipped with a double 5-inch woofer and a tweeter, whereby it produces outstanding mid to high frequencies. Ideal for background music and speech.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £315
£232
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies DVA M2 Mini M2M + M2S Active Line Array Modules
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
2 reviews

dB Technologies DVA M2 Mini M2M + M2S Active Line Array Modules

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

Compact PA breakthrough by dB Technologies! With the DVA M2M mini, you get a line array set with a 400W active and passive module. It's easy to configure and features integrated Fast-Lock flying hardware.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £1,374
£1,145
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
dB Technologies ES 503 speaker set
EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5
5 reviews

dB Technologies ES 503 speaker set

EXTRA 5% OFF WITH CODE: BLACK5

The ES-503 is a unique speaker system by dB Technologies. It consists of a sub and two satellite speakers that can combine to create a complete line-array configuration!

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £1,336
£599
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Opera 12 Set + Stands and Cables
322 reviews

dB Technologies Opera 12 Set + Stands and Cables

If you're looking for a decent set of speakers for your venue, perhaps we can interest you in this complete set. This is a pair of dB Technologies Opera 12 speakers, with stands and cables.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £707.10
£689
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies KL 10 Set + Stands and Cables
513 reviews

dB Technologies KL 10 Set + Stands and Cables

A loudspeaker may well be a size smaller, for example, because the room does not need to be thumping apart to the beat of the music. The dB Technologies KL 10 is such a speaker, with a 10-inch woofer.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £627.10
£611
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
(B-Stock) B-Hype 10 Active Full-Range Speaker
8 reviews

(B-Stock) B-Hype 10 Active Full-Range Speaker

With the B-Hype series, dB Technologies have developed a range of active full-range speakers that are worthy of succeeding the popular Cromo line.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £155
£151
+ -
Add to Basket
Popular
(B-Stock) dB Technologies TC-BH12 Protective Cover for B-Hype 12
2 reviews

(B-Stock) dB Technologies TC-BH12 Protective Cover for B-Hype 12

The dB Technologies TC-BH12 protective cover helps keep your B-Hype 12 active full range speaker free of scuffs and scratches.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday
Recommended price £38
£27
+ -
Add to Basket
Bargain
buy
(B-Stock) DVA K5 3-way active line array module, 500W
1 review

(B-Stock) DVA K5 3-way active line array module, 500W

The DVA K5 by dB Technologies is an active 3-way line-array module with 1x 8-inch LF driver, 1x 6.5-inch MF driver and 2x 1-inch HF driver. The total RMS output is 500 watts.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £1,064
£1,011
+ -
Add to Basket
Bargain
buy
(B-Stock) B-Hype 12 Active Full-Range Speaker
10 reviews

(B-Stock) B-Hype 12 Active Full-Range Speaker

With the B-Hype series, dB Technologies have developed a range of active full-range speakers that are worthy of succeeding the popular Cromo line.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £189
£184
+ -
Add to Basket
Bargain
buy
(B-Stock) Opera 12 Active Speaker
4 reviews

(B-Stock) Opera 12 Active Speaker

The Opera 12 is an active speaker from dB Technologies' Opera series and features a 12-inch woofer. Power, purity and advanced functionality are guaranteed, all at an excellent price.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £311
£303
+ -
Add to Basket
Bargain
buy
(B-Stock) Opera 12 Active Speaker
4 reviews

(B-Stock) Opera 12 Active Speaker

The Opera 12 is an active speaker from dB Technologies' Opera series and features a 12-inch woofer. Power, purity and advanced functionality are guaranteed, all at an excellent price.

In stock
In stock
Order now = receive it on Tuesday (free)
Recommended price £311
£303
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies LVX P15 Passive 2-Way Speaker (Black)

dB Technologies LVX P15 Passive 2-Way Speaker (Black)

The powerful LVX P15 packs a 127 dB maximum SPL and is suitable for gigs at pubs and clubs that can house a crowd of roughly 500. Thanks to its special shape, this passive 2-way speaker can serve as a floor monitor as well.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £417
£299
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Ingenia IG1TR active fullrange speaker

dB Technologies Ingenia IG1TR active fullrange speaker

Powerful active 2-way speaker with advanced digital control and remote functionality via RDNet.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £1,487
£1,222
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Ingenia IG2TR active fullrange speaker

dB Technologies Ingenia IG2TR active fullrange speaker

Active 2-way speaker with smart DSP, ideal for both solo use and linking multiple speakers in PA installations.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £1,784
£1,399
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Ingenia IG3TR active fullrange speaker

dB Technologies Ingenia IG3TR active fullrange speaker

Powerful 2-way active fullrange speaker with 2x10" woofers, smart DSP and RDNet network integration for professional PA applications.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £2,379
£1,999
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Ingenia IG4TR active fullrange speaker

dB Technologies Ingenia IG4TR active fullrange speaker

Versatile 2-way active fullrange speaker with digital control for live and fixed audio installations.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £2,578
£2,166
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies Ingenia IGS2 active subwoofer

dB Technologies Ingenia IGS2 active subwoofer

Powerful active subwoofer with two 18" neodymium woofers, 3200 W RMS and RDNet support.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £4,859
£3,799
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies TC S918 subwoofer cover for SUB 918

dB Technologies TC S918 subwoofer cover for SUB 918

This dB Technologies subwoofer cover is specially tailored for the dB Technologies SUB 918 cabinets.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £63
£45
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies TC-ES212 cover for ES1203 subwoofer

dB Technologies TC-ES212 cover for ES1203 subwoofer

This dB Technologies TC-ES212 cover provides protection from dirt, dust and damage such as scratches for the dB Technologies ES1203 subwoofer of the ES1203 sound system.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £115
£77
+ -
Add to Basket
dB Technologies TC-ES84 cover for 2x ES1203 tops

dB Technologies TC-ES84 cover for 2x ES1203 tops

If you own or plan to buy a dB Technologies ES1203 sound system, you obviously need to be able to transport and store it properly.

In stock at supplier
In stock at supplier
Order before 10pm = in about 8 working days at home
Recommended price £118
£78
+ -
Add to Basket
▾
To top
Previous 1 2
Compare your gear (1/10)
Clear Compare