They have the knowledge and experience to help you find a sub that will meet your needs. I have a w hifonics 2 channel class D monoblock amp And just bought 2 w pioneer single voice coils 4ohm nominal watts and I don't know how to connect to wires the subs before were Duel voice coils and that had four plugins. Dave, I've passed your question along for recommendations on a sub to match your amp. Here's more on the subject.
I recently purchased a Pioneer Mono amp. Mark, I've passed your question along to our team of Advisors to help you find the best solution for your vehicle.
Someone will contact you soon. An imbalance in power or impedance can damage your sub if severely over- or under-powered. If your amp and sub do not have the same impedance, that may not be an issue as long as you wire them correctly. You'll find everything you need to match your amp and sub here as well as a database of wiring diagrams. Note that you should not wire different impedance subwoofers together to the same amplifier because the lower impedance sub will get twice the power of the higher impedance sub, possibly under-powering one while over-powering the other.
That's a recipe for blowing subwoofers. Get separate amps for your different model subs. What happens if you mix up the ohms like if I had a 4 ohm speaker with 2ohm amp or the other way around And what's the difference from a 2 ohm to a 8ohm And what happens if a speaker is rms and my amp is rms what will happen.
Here we discuss the most popular fixes for an underpowered electrical system: the big 3 upgrade, a capacitor, a high output alternator, and a second battery. What does the gain control do anyway? This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your subwoofer sounds just the way you want it to. This step-by-step guide will help you make sure that your amps and subs are evenly matched and work well together.
We explain how to select one to go with the other. Which subwoofer will sound the loudest? Or the deepest? Which hits harder: one 12" sub or two 10" subs? How much power do I need? These answers and more in our FAQ. Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.
There are many ways to connect subwoofers to an amplifier. Our wiring diagrams will help you find the best way to wire your subs and amps so you'll get the best performance out of your gear. Helpful tips and step-by-step instructions for designing and building your own custom subwoofer box. This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle. Learn about the features and technical specifications included among today's car stereo subwoofers.
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In this article, we are going to look at the different types and sizes of car subwoofers and how they optimize your listening experience. The sound quality is largely going to depend on the kind of enclosure in which the sub is mounted. You will either have a sealed enclosure or a ported enclosure. A sealed box will ensure that you get deep and accurate bass while with the ported one you can play louder music where volume is the key consideration.
Having said that, these are the main types of car subwoofers;. A component sub is just the speaker itself. It needs to be placed in a subwoofer enclosure for it to operate properly. These subs are designed to operate in different types of enclosures and also on both low and high power.
You will also require an external amplifier to power the sub. Component subs are an ideal choice for those who want to build a truly personalized system, i. Enclosed subwoofers, essentially, are component subwoofers that come pre-mounted in a tailored box.
The downside of these subs is that they cannot match the raw quality bass production of component subwoofers. Besides, you will still require to add an external amp to power them. In some cases, a smaller subwoofer in a well-built, sealed enclosure will produce deeper bass than a larger subwoofer in an open enclosure. This type of enclosure is great for tight, accurate bass that won't shake your fillings loose.
Ported and bandpass enclosures are typically louder but not as deep. If you listen to music that demands extremely loud bass, and you don't care much about accuracy in the low-end frequencies, consider one of these enclosures.
The other option is to choose a subwoofer that is designed to work without an enclosure. These subwoofers are typically mounted to a board installed inside the trunk. The trunk has to be relatively airtight because it acts as a de facto enclosure. While the size of the subwoofer and type of enclosure are important, the specs you should look into are the RMS value, SPL, frequency range, and ohms.
The power level RMS refers to the power handling characteristics of the subwoofer. A higher RMS value means more bass. A high RMS value is useless without anything to power it, though, so you'll need a head unit or amplifier that matches or preferably exceeds the RMS of the subwoofer. Sensitivity, which is expressed as a sound pressure level SPL number, refers to how much power the subwoofer needs to produce a given volume.
Subwoofers with high SPL ratings don't require as much power to produce high volumes as subwoofers that have low SPL ratings. That means you'll want a subwoofer with high sensitivity if your amp or head unit is underpowered. Frequency refers to the range of sounds that the subwoofer can produce, so look for a unit on the low end of the scale.
However, the sound you get out of a subwoofer depends on the type of enclosure you choose. Since the enclosure can modulate the sounds that reach your ears, the frequency numbers of the subwoofer may not accurately reflect its real-world operation. To get the most out of your amp and subwoofer, it's important to match impedance. There's no clear-cut winner when it comes to home theater applications. Both designs offer clean, hard-hitting bass for movie soundtracks. But if you listen to music on your home theater system, the type of enclosure can have a more audible impact.
If you like jazz, classical, or other acoustic genres, I recommend a sealed enclosure. If you prefer hard rock, hip-hop, or EDM, a ported design is generally a better choice.
Some subs use passive radiators to reinforce bass output. These are unpowered cones within the sub enclosure that move in tandem with the powered driver. Passive radiators add extra "oomph" to the subwoofer's output without increasing the sub's amplifier size. Measure the area where you plan on putting your sub to get a sense of its footprint. You'll want to make sure that the sub you're considering will fit comfortably into your desired location.
Don't forget that you'll need to connect your sub to an outlet for power, as well as to your receiver for signal. Check out my article on home theater speaker placement for tips on arranging your system. Quick story: my living room has glass bookshelf and fireplace doors, along with tall windows that line three of its walls.
All of these used to rattle like crazy when bass hit during movies. It drove me nuts! One day I decided that I'd had enough.
I bought an isolation platform to decouple my sub from the hardwood floor. Just like magic, the rattling and vibrations instantly disappeared. I even had to dial the sub back because the bass was suddenly stronger.
It is without a doubt the best money I've ever spent on my system. Home theater receivers use an RCA output for their subwoofer connection that's the ". Some receivers have two subwoofer outputs, which let you easily add a second sub to your system. Using two subs improves bass distribution around your room, which is especially helpful if you have multiple seating locations. A dual-sub setup is also a great way to go if you crave lots of bass in your room. Here are home theater receivers that have two subwoofer outputs.
Use two subwoofers in your room to hear balanced, chest-thumping bass from all of your seats. We've seen some pretty cool advancements in the world of subwoofer technology. The biggest is room-correction software that lets you shape your sub's sound to match your room's acoustics. Some subs have advanced digital signal processing built right in. This lets you precisely tailor the sound to get the best performance in your space.
An even simpler way of dialing-in your sub is by using an app on your phone. It then compares how things sound from your seat, and automatically smooths out the EQ curve to give you the best sound. One benefit to a smart sub is that there are no knobs or dials to fiddle with on the rear panel. Just fire up the app on your phone to make changes. Earlier I mentioned that your sub needs to connect to your home theater receiver for signal.
Usually this means running and concealing a long cable from one part of the room to another everyone's favorite, right? A growing number of subs can receive signal wirelessly from a transmitter than connects to your receiver. Some subs include the transmitter in the box. For others, it's available as an optional accessory.
There's also a wireless kit that transforms virtually any sub into a "wireless sub. MartinLogan's SW2-TRD wireless subwoofer adapter kit uses a transmitter and receiver to send signal to your sub without using a long cable. Have questions about choosing the right sub for your room? One of the great benefits of shopping with Crutchfield is working with an expert Advisor.
Contact us for one-on-one shopping advice. Our advisors can send specific Crutchfield pages to your screen, saving you a lot of browsing time. Best of all, they know the gear inside and out, so they can help you make the right choice. Once you've gotten your new sub home, check out our tips for set-up to get the best sound possible from your system.
Free lifetime tech support is included with every Crutchfield purchase. If you have a question about a sub you're considering — or want to pick my brain on anything in the article — leave a comment below. I respond quickly, and if I don't know the answer I'll find someone here that does. Thanks for reading! My issue is that I've been having the sub from time to time pop when there is some kinda explosions or the bass is used a lot.
I can't figure out what it is on the RX-A that's doing that. I use to have another Klipsch 10 inch sub and that one did it also. I tired different cables also and still nothing. Hope you guys can help me out with this. Thank you! I'm looking to add a little more depth to the bass in my home theater. I'm currently using a Polk PSW10, but hoping to take it up a notch.
Do you have you have any recommendations for two 10's or one nice 12" sub. My home theater that is about sq ft with a 9ft ceiling. I currently have a 5. First, thank you for the article, answered a lot of questions. A few more though. How important is it to compare those specs? I'm finding most subs now have power that exceeds the Yamaha W max , but the frequency ranges aren't as broad Hz on Yamaha. Should I care about that?
Any recommendations I'll be thrilled with? Thank you, Mark. Is voice matching important with subwoofers like it is for center channels? I have an old 5 speaker set up using Infinity Alphas I would like to add a subwoofer to. Which subs would you pair with these. The room is 30 by 24 with 12 foot ceilings. The seating area is 10 feet from the wall where the speakers will be. On the wall opposite from the speakers 30 feet away is a wet bar. There is no 4th wall. What do you recommend?
With SVS subs, as you go up in models, how noticeable is the difference? Hello, I'm looking for a subwoofer for my home theater that I'm currently putting together. The subwoofer will be added to what I have purchased and currently putting together. ELAC Debut 2. Sofa up against the wall. I'm not too interested in a loud, booming subwoofer. I'm more interested in a subwoofer with clear, clean bass to compliment my ELAC's.
ELAC's subwoofer with it's app control didn't appeal to me. That's why I'm looking for a different brand. I would be interested in your recommendations along the lines of something that fits the bill and in the - dollar range.
I prefer to have just one subwoofer. Room size: 18x18 with 9'ceiling and ceramic tile floor. Should I go two 10 inch or one 12 inch sub.
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