Improve the quality of sound by investing in a good car subwoofer. The option you go for depends on your budget, space allocation in your vehicle, and how you like to listen to your music. Subwoofer driver that you must mount within the enclosure and need an external amplifier. Powered subwoofers combine the subwoofer and amplifier.
Self-powered subwoofers have an inbuilt amplifier. Passive subwoofers that get their power from external amplifiers, and they are vehicle specific depending on the car model.
Low-Frequency Extensions
Be careful about car subwoofers that exaggerate the mid-bass performance because they cannot reach notes below 20Hz. You want clarity with the most resonant bass so that you can truly enjoy the listening experience.
RMS power, which depends on the amplifier’s ability to handle its power output at different volume levels. Peak power, which is the loudest volume, the subwoofer can handle high-sensitivity ratings so that you use less power.
The enclosure you will mount the subwoofer in because it will determine the space you use. Sealed vs. ported subwoofers – sealed subwoofers have smaller cabinets than ported designs. For some people, sealed subs result in better sounding music. Ported designs have a better bass extension.
Size of the Subwoofer
The size of the driver will determine how much air you can move so that you get high-quality no. Too much excursion occurs when you have small subwoofers, but the resulting sound may distort.
When the surface area is too large, you may face issues with the cone breakup resulting in sound distortion. You must strike a delicate balance between excursion and size as well as pay attention to the type of magnets and voice coil.
Compatibility With Your Vehicle
Vehicle-specific subwoofers are ideal because they will fit into a specific type of vehicle. To get the best subwoofer for your car’s audio system, look at the sensitivity, which determines the power the subwoofer will need. If you want to avoid overpowering the subwoofer, go for a slightly higher RMS power handling capability than what the ratings show.
Ease of Mounting
Your vehicle probably has a space allocation for your subwoofer, and it is dependent on the type of vehicle. Check what you have available and whether the speaker manufacturers can configure the subwoofer you want to fit in.
Buying a car subwoofer depends on the quality of the sound you want. Use our guide above when shopping for one.