Buck Pomerantz
11/15/2012
Sound Ordnance's new B-8PTD powered subwoofer is small enough to fit under most car seats and powerful enough to pump out bass that can keep up with almost any stereo. We took one apart to show you the separate components and how they fit together into a unified subwoofer system.
Robert Ferency-Viars
2/10/2012
Powered subs include all the elements of a subwoofer system — subwoofer, amplifier, and enclosure — in one easy-to-install package. Here's a look at how you install a typical powered subwoofer.
Buck Pomerantz
2/10/2012
Robert wanted to add a subwoofer and save room for his sons' and camping gear. Three of us here at Crutchfield installed subs that added punch and presence to our music without losing cargo space in our cars.
Crutchfield Writing Team
6/12/2008
This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle.
Ken Nail
12/11/2012
Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall listening experience.
Buck Pomerantz
9/16/2011
When planning a bass system, customers ask every day about where they should start. Doing it properly takes some forethought, especially if you're starting small and intend to expand over time.
Ken Nail
9/14/2010
The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures available, and find out which one best fits your vehicle and your needs.
Zak Billmeier, Jo Greene
3/30/2010
Car audio systems need a subwoofer to fill out the bass in your music and give it a full-bodied sound. Watch this short Crutchfield video to learn about the subwoofer options available from Sound Ordnance.
Robert Ferency-Viars
7/5/2011
David loves to tinker with his truck. He has already customized many aspects of it, from the Weather Tech floor mats to the black Tacoma badges on the doors, and plans to do much more. When it came time to add some bass, he opted for the Sound Ordnance B-8PT powered sub. Rather than pay $75 to a local installer, David rolled up his sleeves for a new experience.
Video Guest
5/11/2011
Greg Williams from Bowers & Wilkins came to Crutchfield to talk about their Zeppelin Air, a powered speaker system with Apple AirPlay®.
Marshall Chase
2/10/2012
TV technology has made a giant leap in video quality, but audio seems almost an afterthought. Here are three simple ways to improve your TV's sound.
Charlie Pastorfield
1/3/2012
Many new vehicles incorporate climate controls and other features into their factory radios, making it difficult to install a new stereo. Car stereo manufacturers have responded with a variety of products for upgrading your factory radio. Don't want to replace your radio? Charlie Pastorfield reviews some of your options.
Video Guest
6/29/2011
C.J., a Crutchfield advisor, listens to a sound bar demo at Crutchfield, and picks out his favorite one: the Yamaha YSP-5100 Digital Sound Projector.
Guest Writer
6/22/2011
J.R. listens to a sound bar demo at Crutchfield and picks out his favorite one — the Polk Audio Surroundbar® 3000.
Jeff Fay
12/28/2010
Your car can be a great place for music listening. Many commuters suffer for hours each day with inferior sound quality that they'd never tolerate from their systems at home. Here are some tips on how to improve sound quality in your vehicle, whether you're listening on a simple factory system or a multi-channel amplified setup.
Robert Ferency-Viars, Ken Nail
7/25/2008
Just because you can't replace your vehicle's factory stereo doesn't mean you have to live with a poor sound system. In this short video, Crutchfield experts take a look at how a fellow employee created a high-performance car audio system.
Todd Cabell
8/2/2005
This brief video shows you how to install and use a portable video player in your car.
