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Search Results for: understanding subwoofer quality

8th Nov 2023Understanding Subwoofer Quality: Infinite Baffle Subwoofer

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: BassBox Pro, CES, Chrysler, Clarion Canada, Dodge, Ferrari, Grand National, Infinite Baffle Subwoofer, Infinite Baffle Subwoofer Enclosures, Intrepid, OZ Audio, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Understanding Subwoofer Quality: Infinite Baffle Subwoofer

This fourth article in the BestCarAudio.com series on understanding subwoofer quality focuses on a classic infinite baffle 10-inch subwoofer from Oz Audio. As seems to happen frequently, there is yet again a unique back-story on this subwoofer. Let’s dig in! While in college, I worked part-time for an independent big-box home and car audio retailer, Base Electronics, until Read more

23rd Oct 2023Understanding Subwoofer Quality: Old Sound Quality Subwoofer

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: BassBox Pro, Clarion, Clio Pocket, Focal, McIntosh, Orion, SPL, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, Thiele/Small Parameters

Understanding Subwoofer Quality: Old Sound Quality Subwoofer

We’re back with our third article in the BestCarAudio.com series about understanding subwoofer quality. This time, we have a 10-inch Clarion Signature Series SSW1001 subwoofer from around 2006 or 2007. There’s a bit of a back story about this driver, so get comfy. I worked at Clarion Canada Inc. from 2004 to 2017. During that time, I had roles in technical support, product Read more

11th Oct 2023Understanding Subwoofer Quality – Old School Inexpensive Subwoofer

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: BassBox Pro, Orion, Rockford Fosgate, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, Thiele/Small Parameters

Understanding Subwoofer Quality – Old School Inexpensive Subwoofer

We’re back again with the next subwoofer in our series about understanding subwoofer quality. That pawn shop woofer from the last article was a great starting point for evaluating woofer quality. The bass heads who think 6.5-inch PA speakers can play down to 80 Hz could learn a lot from it and the Understanding Speaker Quality article on the Skar FSX65-4 midrange. We are going Read more

4th Oct 2023Understanding Subwoofer Quality – Inexpensive Woofer

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: BassBox Pro, Clio Pocket, Distortion, Olfa, Power Pro Audio, Speakers, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, Thiele/Small Parameters, Woofers

Understanding Subwoofer Quality – Inexpensive Woofer

Our first subject in this series of articles about understanding subwoofer quality is a low-cost 10-inch driver from a local electronics parts store. This manufacturer markets this transducer as a “full range” speaker that “looks and sounds great” and not a subwoofer. We’ll start by measuring the Thiele/Small parameters of the driver, then break it in to see if things change Read more

5th Sep 2023Understanding Subwoofer Quality – Setting the Stage

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Klippel, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, Thiele/Small Parameters

Understanding Subwoofer Quality – Setting the Stage

Last year, we published a series of articles that compared several 6.5-inch woofers. Those articles were intended to show the linearity and distortion differences between entry-level products and those with features that improve performance and sound quality. The results were exactly as we expected: The better drivers played louder with less distortion. We figured it was about Read more

18th Apr 2025Is Your Subwoofer Underpowered? How to Match an Amp to Your System

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Bass, Impedance, Ohms, Resistance, Subwoofers

Is Your Subwoofer Underpowered? How to Match an Amp to Your System

A properly powered subwoofer is the foundation of a great car audio system, delivering deep, controlled bass that enhances your listening experience. But if your subwoofer is underpowered, the bass can sound weak, distorted, or even disappear at higher volumes. The issue often comes down to an amplifier that doesn’t provide enough power. Understanding how to properly match an Read more

21st Mar 2025Maximizing Car Audio Quality: Understanding Vehicle Acoustics

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Crossovers, Digital Signal Processors, Equalizers, Midbass Speakers, Midrange Speakers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Tweeters

Maximizing Car Audio Quality: Understanding Vehicle Acoustics

Car audio enthusiasts often invest in high-quality speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers to achieve the best sound. However, the vehicle’s interior acoustics play a crucial role in how the system performs. Factors such as interior materials, seating positions, and speaker placement can dramatically impact sound quality. Understanding these elements and employing professional Read more

14th Feb 2025How Car Audio Calibration Affects Sound Quality

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Crossovers, Digital Signal Processors, DSP, Equalization, Speakers, Subwoofers, Time Alignment, Tweeters

How Car Audio Calibration Affects Sound Quality

Upgrading your car’s audio system is an exciting way to enhance your driving experience. However, achieving the best possible sound quality requires more than just installing high-quality speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers. The magic happens when your system is calibrated correctly using a digital signal processor to adjust signal delays and equalization. These elements work Read more

6th Jan 2025The Importance of Choosing a Quality Retailer for Mobile Enhancements

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Remote Starter, Resource Library, Smartphone IntegrationTags: CAN bus, MEA, MECP, Mobile Electronics Certified Professional, Professional Installation, Radios, Speakers

The Importance of Choosing a Quality Retailer for Mobile Enhancements

When it comes to upgrading your vehicle’s audio, electronics, or other enhancements, the choice of retailer is as critical as the products you select. A trusted retailer ensures that you get high-quality products and ensures the installation and configuration process is done professionally to deliver optimal performance and reliability. Let’s explore why selecting a quality Read more

2nd Dec 2024Underpowering Your Subwoofer: Risks, Myths, and Facts Revealed!

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ANSI/CTA-2031, ANSI/CTA-42-B R-2011, EQ, Speakers, Subwoofers, THD+N

Underpowering Your Subwoofer: Risks, Myths, and Facts Revealed!

The Question of the Month for December brings up the often-discussed topic of subwoofer damage. Specifically, we’ve seen it asked time and time again if you can damage a subwoofer by underpowering it. The answer is a simple no, but the topic is a little more complex than it might seem. Let’s discuss what amplifiers do when they exceed maximum power and what causes damage to a Read more

2nd Oct 2024Question of the Month: What Sub Amp is Right for My Subwoofers?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, ANSI/CTA-2031, ANSI/CTA-426-B R-2011, Hertz, Kicker, Rockford Fosgate, Subwoofers

Question of the Month: What Sub Amp is Right for My Subwoofers?

This month's car audio question asks what sub amp you should buy for a specific set of subwoofers. It seems like a pretty simple question, right? However, considering all the variables, the selection process gets impressively complicated. Let’s consider seven criteria when picking the best subwoofer amplifier for a specific set of subwoofers. 1. Subwoofer Power Ratings We’ll Read more

2nd Sep 2024Question of the Month: Do Radios with One Subwoofer Output Need a Y-Cable?

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Amplifiers, Mobile ES, Monoblock Amplifiers, Radios, RCA Interconnect Cables, RCA Preamp Inputs, Sony, Subwoofers

Question of the Month: Do Radios with One Subwoofer Output Need a Y-Cable?

For September's BestCarAudio.com Question of the Month, we will look at car radios with a single subwoofer preamp output jack. There seems to be some confusion regarding the perception of quality associated with this design. Further, there are questions about whether or not your installer will need a Y-cable to connect to your subwoofer amplifier. Let’s dive in! What is a Read more

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