How Can a Subwoofer Add to My Sound System?
There is little doubt that anything will improve a car or truck’s sound system more then adding a good quality car audio subwoofer. Of course to produce great sound, you have to select the correct subwoofer for your specific system. The challenge comes in selecting the correct subwoofer for your specific car or truck from the hundreds of subs on the market.
The first decision to make is what type and size subwoofer is best for your application. In the case of subwoofers, size can make a world of difference for several reasons. While car audio subwoofers are available today in sizes from six to fifth teen inches in diameter, shoppers are sometimes surprised at the volume produced by even the smallest of subs. A subwoofer’s capability to produce a certain amount of bass is dependent upon the amplifier as well as the subwoofer enclosure.
In most cases, your available space will tell you how large a sub enclosure you might install and this will lead you to the correct subwoofer selection. The best vehicle installations usually include a custom subwoofer enclosure. A custom-fit subwoofer enclosure is a sub box that has been made to fit in an “out of the way” location and usually results in a factory look when installed.
If no custom fit box is available, your next choice will be standard sealed or ported truck subwoofer boxes. Your choice of sealed or ported will be governed by the specifics of the subwoofer you select. The easiest way to shop for a universal subwoofer enclosure is to check your box measurements. While ported enclosures generally produce louder bass, they also require more space then sealed boxes. So measure your install area first, match a subwoofer that you like to the boxes volume or air space.
After the selection of sub and enclosure, you have to find an appropriate subwoofer amplifier. Again you have to check your subwoofer’s spec sheet to determine the proper power requirements. This all might sound like a lot of work but the results are well worth the effort. As you might guess, there are several variables in the selection process that I can’t discuss here. Be sure to click through to see detailed articles on selecting the correct components for a subwoofer installation.
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