Why You Need a Subwoofer in your Auto Sound System
And no, it’s not to shake the neighbors from their sleep from three blocks away with earthquake-level subsonic vibrations. With the right amplifier/enclosure setup, some subs — like this 1200Watt 15″ T1 Power Sub from Rockford-Fosgate — will let you do that if you really want to…we take no responsibility for the social consequences, ok?
It’s all about the depth and quality of the sound. Even the best quality, full-range car speakers cannot reproduce low bass notes with the same distortion-free clarity and efficiency as a subwoofer designed specifically for that purpose. Perhaps even more important, by pulling those low frequencies away from the smaller speakers in your car audio system, you greatly improve their ability to reproduce the rest of the dynamic range.
No matter what types of music you like to listen to, you’ll appreciate the substantial difference a subwoofer makes. If you’ve already got a good-quality car stereo system, but no subwoofers, it’s the simplest and most obvious enhancement you can make to your automobile’s sound system – and the payback will be virtually guaranteed. You’ll find plenty of choices to fit any budget, ranging from separate woofer, enclosure and amp components, to enclosed sub and amplified packages that simplify installation. You can even find ready-to-go, powered units designed to match the style and color of your vehicle’s interior. If this is the kind of installation you’re looking for, we’ve had success with MTX Thunderforms, and recommend them highly.