Finding the Ideal Subwoofer Box
Throughout the years, a lot of mobile entertainment fanatics would come to my retail store and say just how dissatisfied they were with their new audio system. The problem is that the majority who are attempting to improve their car sound system actually aren’t knowledgable about the important role the subwoofer box takes on in the outcome. A lot more often then not, the sub box is actually an afterthought and one of the very last things taken into account. Most will blow their finances on an high-priced subwoofer and not put any energy in finding the correct subwoofer box for their unique speaker and automobile.
A subwoofer box provides a huge impact on the quality of audio you’ll experience from the speaker. Yet regrettably many times the buyer will attempt to go cheap by either making his own box or buying the most inexpensive thing on the market without thinking about exact requirements of the subwoofer. The basic lesson is that if genuinely want to benefit from the costly subwoofer, you ought to go with a good factory designed subwoofer box coordinated to the sub’s technical specs.
The first thing in updating a car or truck’s sound system would be to figure out exactly how much area it will be possible to commit to your subwoofer. Even though other car speakers are typically installed inside pre-existing door locations or kick panels, the subwoofer requires room to set aside for the correct enclosure. I have always advised a custom-fit subwoofer box if one is obtainable for your car or truck. The gain is they make use of seldom used space like under seating or hatchback sidewalls. You can buy these in shaped fiberglass or composite materials or even in heavy MDF design. They might be a little more costly then regular boxes but the fact they use useless space and also produce great quality of sound makes them a great choice for many people. The additional benefit of the molded design sub boxes are that they can appear to be a factory installation in many cases. You’ll find these custom made boxes made especially for cars and trucks such as the Chevy Silverado crew cab, Ford F150 extended cab, Dodge Ram quad cab or even aFord Mustang. There are literally hundreds of unique special fit subwoofer boxes on the market. You might find these supplied by manufacturers like Q-Logic, MTX Thunderforms and JL Audio Stealtboxes. The MDF versions come from companies like R/T, Obcon, and Atrend which will be more affordable but bear in mind you will need to get the subs separately while Thunderforms and Stealthboxes include top quality MTX and JL Audio subs installed in their respective boxes.
However the alternative could be the typical hatchback style subwoofer boxes that can fit anywhere you will find the space. These may be sealed or ported boxes. Ported boxes have got a vent or port that permits the movement of more air which means a lot more bass then with a sealed box. The downside is that they’ll be noticeably larger then their sealed alternatives. The measurements of the box are going to be determined by the air volume demands of the speaker which is the reason why it is an excellent starting point your browsing.
So simply to help people only starting out, step one to improving your car or truck’s sound system should be to figure out how much available area you can find for the amplifier and subwoofer box installation. Determining if you want a ported box or sealed box will then lead you to look for a subwoofer. Matching your subwoofer to the correct subwoofer box will most likely require the most time however the final results are worth time expended. The second step is usually matching your sub to an appropriate power amplifier. If you will simply power the subwoofer with an amp, then a class-D mono amp will serve you best.
If you are planning to do a total audio system upgrade, the speakers will be your next consideration. Changing your audio speakers can be a challenge but you’re over the most significant issue as soon as you decide on a subwoofer box. If working with a limited budget, many find they can add a subwoofer to their existing audio system and then replace speakers and source unit at a later time. Keep in mind, regardless of what type speaker box you choose, be sure you do your homework before you make a purchase. If you do so, you will end up even more satisfied with the final results.
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