Every system should have at least one sub "woofer".



Subwoofers

This first part is not for bass-heads, though it is worth knowing. Every system should have at least one subwoofer. No, not because we sell them...Because your system needs one! Factory speakers and even aftermarket drop in speakers are not capable of reproducing bass in the way it was originally recorded. What's more, in trying to play the deeper bass notes, your existing speakers are not able to work at their peak efficiency so they do not sound as good as they should. Even a single sub with a small amplifier will improve the performance of your whole system. Stop in for a demo and we'll prove it to you. And let's answer another common question; All subs require an amp. Even high powered decks cannot sufficiently power a sub. Okay, if you're not addicted to pulse pounding bass, you can stop here.  For the rest of us...ONWARD!!!!

We could write a book about choosing the right subs, but we'll hit the high points here. Everyone wants subs rated for 1000 watts rms. But, unless you buy an amp that supplies 1000 watts rms, you will be very disappointed. High powered subs have very heavy suspensions and large motor assemblies to handle lots of power. They also require more power to make them perform. SO! Unless you are putting some decent coin towards a high output amp, what you really need to do is to match the power handling of your sub to the power output of your amplifier.
Efficiency is an important measure. You would like to see between 87-95 db (for more info on efficiency, please see the section on speakers).





You will see woofer cones made from everything from paper to titanium. Rather than tell you one is better than the other, I will tell you that your ears are, as always, the best judge. Steel frame or cast frame? Cast frames are thicker and will not tend to bend or flex under pressure the way steel frames can. Typically, cast frames are used on higher power speakers. Though I would not make it a "deal-maker", if given a choice, We'd prefer cast frames. Magnet size is not always a factor (see section on speakers), though We'd recommend a healthy magnet structure if you're out for high output. Subwoofers have a positive and a negative connection usually rated at 4 ohms. There are now dual and even quad voice coil subs out there. The purpose being, if your amp can handle the lowered ohm loads, it is possible to get more power to your subs this way. For pure sound quality, stick with a single voice coil set ups. For higher output, dual voice coils are worth considering. The only other consideration in the dual voice coil design is, that if on a limited budget, a dual voice coil sub will get you more power from your amp. This may allow you to get away with a smaller amp without compromising output. There are many other consideration, but these give you a starting point. Stop in and compare our large selection head to head to make the perfect choice for your system.



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