How to choose a subwoofer?

A subwoofer is one of the most important parts of an audiosystem. A powerful and clear bass, a pleasant sound - this is what many want. The subwoofer is indispensable where you need sound in an open area, for example, at a picnic. Before you buy such a thing, you should think about how to choose the right subwoofer. All subwoofers are divided into active and passive.

Active and passive subwoofers

Active subwoofers are subwoofers with built-inamplifier. Such subwoofers are very simple, because they do not require any special knowledge on the connection of subwoofers, just included two inputs to the audio system and left. It is generally accepted that the quality and characteristics of active subwoofers are inferior to passive subwoofers. These subwoofers are worse in quality, however they are easier to operate and they do not need to buy an amplifier.

A passive subwoofer is a subwoofer itself withoutamplifier. In order to connect it, you must have some knowledge or hire a specialist. This subwoofer requires a clear balance of the multimedia device, amplifier and subwoofer. If you think about how to choose an amplifier for a subwoofer, then be sure to buy to it the amplifier whose power will match the subwoofer (the power is indicated in the instruction-passport of the subwoofer).

Types of subwoofers

Subwoofers are divided into five types.

A band of a subwoofer (bandpass). In this version, the speaker is hidden inside the case. In this subwoofer, the sound passes through the bass reflex. Not the cheapest type, but you can use it without a crossover.
Passive-radiator subwoofers (radpass). This type is equipped with two more speakers. The second speaker performs a decrease in the overall resonance of the connection.
Closed subwoofer (closed) differs from others in that it has a completely sealed enclosure. It is considered a more economical option.
The phase-inverted subwoofer (vented) is also well proven, because it has a powerful, good sound, but it costs a lot.
A compact subwoofer (compact-sab) refers totype of cheap subwoofers, and it is easy to place it too. It can be installed under the feet of the passenger, which is a very big plus, considering that many thefts in cars are carried out through audio systems. To install the car does not need to change anything.

The volume of the subwoofer is very dependent on its location in the car. The location of the subwoofer depends on the type of vehicle. Cars are divided into the following types:

Body type wagon: the subwoofer should be directed by a bass reflex and a speaker back;
Body type hatchback - a car in whichThe subwoofer and its dynamics should be directed upwards or on the trunk. In no case should the subwoofer be directed to the back of the seat, because this can lead to loss of quality and sound power of the audio system;
Body type sedan: the subwoofer should be better placed on the back of the rear seat, leaving a gap of 8 cm, or even better to direct the subwoofer to the armrest, because there will be no effect of suppression, the music itself will sound from the subwoofer and have a better quality.

Tips for choosing a subwoofer

To understand how to choose a subwoofer, we adviseyou do not have to look at the characteristics that the manufacturer indicates in the passports of the subwoofers themselves, because these figures are often either understated or overstated (often overstated). When choosing a subwoofer, we recommend looking at the company, as well as paying attention to the advice of sellers.

China, which looks quite good, andremains China. There they save on everything. The body of the subwoofer should be made of wood, and not of other materials, because it threatens with poor-quality sound. Subwoofer is advised to take a closed type, possibly filled inside with any substance that improves sound (for example, mineral wool).

Also, the main indicators of the subwoofer areits diameter. The most popular are 8,10,12,15 inch subwoofers. On a subwoofer of a smaller size, we do not even recommend watching, since a small subwoofer will not produce a decent sound (however, modern technologies try to deal with this problem). A very large subwoofer will look simply unaesthetic, and if it is also powerful, it can damage your hearing.

That's how to choose the right subwoofer. A subwoofer is a good thing, but you do not need to spend a lot of money on it. It is generally accepted that a subwoofer should not exceed 20% of the cost of a car. In conclusion, we want to say that with the purchase of any subwoofer, you should consider three points: the cost, power and location of the subwoofer in the car.