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5th Apr 2024Analyzing Sedan Subwoofer Location Performance

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: 2001, Accord, Clio Pocket, Honda, JL Audio, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Analyzing Sedan Subwoofer Location Performance

A while back, we looked at how different subwoofer locations affected system performance in a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. A client of ours asked if that information was relevant to a sedan. So, let’s take a cool little enclosure and see what happens when we try several different sedan subwoofer locations. The Test Subject Our goal in this experiment is to evaluate how the location Read more

3rd Jan 2024Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate T2652-S Speaker Set

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: Bi-ampable, Clio Pocket, Component Speakers, Passive Crossovers, Real Time Analyzer, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Tweeters, Woofers

Test Drive Review: Rockford Fosgate T2652-S Speaker Set

Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate to review the T4652-S and T3652-S Power Series component sets from Rockford Fosgate. The company’s thorough understanding of how speakers work led them to include technologies that allowed these speakers to outperform so-called audiophile products from some of the top boutique brands. I have a set of the more affordable Power Series 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

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

18th Aug 2023Revisiting Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure Stuffing with SPL Measurements

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: Clio Pocket, Dacron, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers

Revisiting Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure Stuffing with SPL Measurements

A while back, we looked at how adding stuffing to a sealed enclosure affects its performance. It was clear from our measurements that the addition of Dacron lowered the system’s Qtc (Total Q). The original theory was that adding stuffing made the enclosure seem larger and let the driver play louder at low frequencies. Let’s revisit this test and add several acoustic Read more

12th Apr 2023Important Considerations About Car Audio Speaker Directivity

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Clio Pocket, Directivity, Rockford Fosgate, Speakers, Tweeters, Woofers

Important Considerations About Car Audio Speaker Directivity

A while back, we took a look at tweeter and midrange directivity in the context of audio system design. Unfortunately, we neglected to talk about woofer directivity, so let’s dive into that immediately to cover all the bases. We’ll also explain why this information is vital in creating a car audio system that sounds great no matter where you’re sitting. Testing Speaker Read more

29th Mar 2023Understanding Speaker Quality: Old School Premium Speaker

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, BassBox Pro 6, Clio Pocket, MB Quart, Speakers, Thiele/Small Parameters, Woofers

Understanding Speaker Quality: Old School Premium Speaker

We’re now into our fourth speaker in our series about understanding speaker quality. For this article, we will analyze the performance of an old-school premium speaker, the MB Quart PWE-160. If you were into car audio in the ’80s and ’90s, then the MB Quart brand was a name you’d know well. This brand was famous for its performance in car audio competitions. So let’s see how Read more

3rd Feb 2023Understanding Speaker Quality: Another Inexpensive Aftermarket Speaker

Categories: ARTICLES, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Clio Pocket, Harmonic Distortion, Skar Audio, Speakers

Understanding Speaker Quality: Another Inexpensive Aftermarket Speaker

We’re on to our third article in our series of quantifying speakers’ performance in terms of their application and quality. We started with a factory Honda speaker, then looked at what an inexpensive aftermarket speaker offered. For this third article, we’ll look at another inexpensive aftermarket speaker, the Skar Audio FSX65-4. Skar Audio FSX65-4 Let me start by saying that Read more

29th Jun 2022Understanding Speaker Quality: OEM Speakers

Categories: ARTICLES, Car Audio, Resource LibraryTags: BassBox Pro, Civic, Clio Pocket, Honda, Speakers

Understanding Speaker Quality: OEM Speakers

Up to this point, we’ve explained the difference in performance between entry level, poorly designed and premium car audio amplifiers. We hope you’ve found this informative, and now it’s time we took a close look at car audio speakers. No car audio component is more crucial than speakers for reproducing music with accuracy and clarity.This series of articles will analyze Read more

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