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.

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.

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.

Which subwoofer will sound the loudest? Which subwoofer will sound the deepest? Which hits harder: one 12" sub or two 10" subs? How much power do I need? What difference do cone materials make? Plus more...

The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance.

With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most out of your subs and your amplifier.

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.

This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle.

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.

Learn about the features and technical specifications included among today's car stereo subwoofers.

Take a look at a typical amp wiring scheme.

Where can I mount my amp? What wiring do I need to hook up my amplifier? Does any of it come with the amp? What size power and ground wires do I need for my amplifier? How much air space do I need around my amplifier? What's the biggest amp I can hook up to my car's electrical system? Plus more!

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.

Bass takes space. That's the immutable law of nature that has frustrated man since the dawn of time. The Infinity BassLink sets out to disprove this law, incorporating interesting technological twists and unusual construction to maximize its low-frequency output. How successful has this little giant been in its effort to fool Mother Nature? Read our review to find out.

What makes a great subwoofer sound so good? For Alpine, it's the blend of high-quality materials and acute attention to detail in design. Each part works in harmony with the rest to play your music loudly and clearly.

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.

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.

Before I started working at Crutchfield, I associated car subwoofers with punk kids that roll up on you at traffic lights, sporting that low-frequency rattle that reminds you of the Space Shuttle...

Elliot C's sweet low-mileage 1990 Mazda Miata needed new speakers, so he upgraded the whole system with a new receiver with some handy extra features, plus a compact powered subwoofer for added punch.

Rich H's 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe was in need of a sonic upgrade after he determined its factory Monsoon system wasn't up to par. He added a new JVC double-din receiver and some component speakers from Crutchfield, as well as some speakers, an amp, and a powered sub from his personal collection.