The Car Salon carries a wide range of subwoofers to add some bass to your car audio system. Our display room features a lot of subwoofers. A subwoofer (or “sub”) is a woofer, or a complete loudspeaker, which is dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass. The typical frequency range for a subwoofer is about 20–200 Hz for consumer products, below 100 Hz for professional live sound, and below 80 Hz in THX-approved systems. Subwoofers are intended to augment the low-frequency range of loudspeakers covering higher frequency bands.
When most people think about the subwoofer, they think about bone-shaking, tooth-rattling bass. And while that is a fair correlation, there’s a lot more to a subwoofer than just shaking the windows in any car that pulls up next to you at a stoplight. Low-frequency sounds are a big part of every type of music, so the realism of any sound system really hinges on its ability to hit the low notes just as much as the high ones. Some types of music will benefit from a great sub more than others, but adding in some quality bass can bring any car stereo to life.
Whether you’re thinking about adding a subwoofer to your existing car sound system or looking at building something from the ground up, there are some key factors that you’ll need to consider. Some of the most important things to look at include:
- size of the subwoofermts sub 400
- type of enclosure
- power
- sensitivity
- impedance
Size Does Matter
The size of the sub is one of the main factors that determine how loud and low it can go. As a general rule of thumb, bigger subs produce better bass, so keep that in mind while looking for the ideal unit. Space is also a concern in automotive sound systems, though, so it’s vital to take measurements before you start shopping. If you’re looking for the boldest bass you can get, then you’ll want to go for the biggest sub that will fit in the available space.
Featured Subwoofer Brands
MTX Audio
So you want to add a sub to your system, but don’t want to lose your life’s savings? Allow The Car Salon to introduce you to the MTX Audio world of rip-roaring, affordable bass. The Thunder4500 Series subs have been designed to deliver lots of low-frequency firepower without scorching a hole in your wallet.
Pioneer
FOR ALL YOUR BASS, TREBLE, AND BOUNCE
Pioneer’s subwoofers pair powerful performance and sleek design, making them the perfect choice for audio and automotive fans alike. Improve your car’s audio experience now.
Kenwood
Kenwood’s flagship subwoofer, the KFC-WPS1000F, delivers unbelievable performance as it boasts a peak power output of 1000W. Reassuring durability even during long hours of high-output operation can also be enjoyed as the speaker unit is designed to dissipate heat effectively away from the motor system.
Focal
You dream of the ultimate musical experience in your car. Thanks to its precious materials and exceptional acoustic qualities, the Elite range is uncompromising and has been inspired by some of Focal’s ultimate achievements in sound: Utopia and the Beryllium Tweeter and K2 Power and the Kevlar cone.
Clarion
Subwoofers sometimes steal the spotlight, but you can’t get great sound without great speakers for midrange and high frequencies. Clarion’s plate, coaxial, and component speakers utilize titaniummetalized mica-injection polypropylene woofer cones with powerful strontium magnets for bass, metalized balanced-drive tweeters with neodymium magnets for treble, and high technology from top to bottom.
Boston Acoustics
Boston Acoustics audio products are sold worldwide only by authorized dealers. Our carefully selected dealers are fully trained to demonstrate and service all of our products. In addition, Boston Acoustics provides a manufacturers warranty to all Boston products sold by authorized dealers.
Alpine
You dream of the ultimate musical experience in your car. Thanks to its precious materials and exceptional acoustic qualities, the Elite range is uncompromising and has been inspired by some of Focal’s ultimate achievements in sound: Utopia and the Beryllium Tweeter and K2 Power and the Kevlar cone.
Dual
Subwoofers sometimes steal the spotlight, but you can’t get great sound without great speakers for midrange and high frequencies. Clarion’s plate, coaxial, and component speakers utilize titaniummetalized mica-injection polypropylene woofer cones with powerful strontium magnets for bass, metalized balanced-drive tweeters with neodymium magnets for treble, and high technology from top to bottom.
Kicker
You dream of the ultimate musical experience in your car. Thanks to its precious materials and exceptional acoustic qualities, the Elite range is uncompromising and has been inspired by some of Focal’s ultimate achievements in sound: Utopia and the Beryllium Tweeter and K2 Power and the Kevlar cone.
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