Subwoofers

Typically speaking, subwoofer frequencies range from about 20 Hz to perhaps 200 Hz in cone speakers, and in the case of a rotary woofer, it could be below 1 Hz. The demand for a subwoofer has increased because of its ability to produce theater like sound. There are two main types of subwoofer - Passive Subwoofers and Powered Subwoofers. The passive subwoofer is powered by an external amplifier while a powered subwoofer is a self contained amplifier or speaker. Some other types of subwoofer include those in the categories Front-firing and down firing.

Car Subwoofers

Car subwoofers have excellent music quality. But a good quality subwoofer for a car can cost at least $300 and more. This car subwoofer is generally placed inside trunk or installed by using special subwoofer enclosures. You can put these speakers under seats or in side panels as well. The number of subwoofers you should purchase depends upon your music preferences. If you are fond of more realistic music, then two subwoofers are good. A subwoofer comes in mainly 8, 10, 12, and 15 inches. Different types of enclosures are available for a subwoofer such as Sealed box, Ported box, or Band pass box. You should match your speaker volume specifications to have good acoustic and bass sound reproduction.

The kicker subwoofers are good for small budget because of their good sound quality and low price. The price range for Kicker subwoofer is from $130 to $ 350 and one of the best in the series is the Kicker S15L52 Car Subwoofer. Their car audio subwoofers come in different sizes and it could be from 8 inches to 18 inches.

What Should One Look For When Buying A Car Audio Subwoofer?

Before buying a Car subwoofer, one should know his/her budget, requirements and always insist for a demo to hear the actual sound of your sub woofer. The second thing you can consider is the Peak linear SPL capability and box size for the enclosure.

As stated before, subwoofer boxes come in different sizes and styles such as sealed, ported, and band pass and their abilities will vary depending on their chosen box. The subwoofer box design can be different according to space in your car. The sealed enclosure is the most popular one and also the easiest to construct. Building a subwoofer enclosure box for car necessitates expert knowledge and it is recommended that you simply buy the enclosure for a subwoofer from an expert technician. Improper fitting can affect sound negatively.

One of the best subwoofers is a mtx subwoofer. The mtx Thunder9500 series has tremendous sound quality with unmatched strength and durability. It's the 3000 Watts Max Power that makes it different from the others. And the price is only $370. Audiobahn subwoofers also have some very good models such as Audiobahn AW120T with a price of only $100.