Buck Pomerantz
6/16/2012
This step-by-step guide will help you make sure that your amps and subs are evenly matched and work well together, whether you have the subwoofers and want to find the amplifier to run them, or you've already got the amp and want the right subs for it.
Buck Pomerantz
4/8/2013
Subwoofers blow when you over-power them and when you try to get too much volume while under-powering them. Here we discuss what happens when you give them too much power or too much distortion.
Zak Billmeier
4/11/2012
Alpine's made it easier than ever to find the perfect box for their 2012 subs, because each sub size has one enclosure that's a perfect match. Included in that list are Crutchfield's own Sound OrdnanceT enclosures.
Crutchfield Writing Team
3/12/2012
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...
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.
Buck Pomerantz
12/12/2011
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.
Buck Pomerantz
12/9/2011
Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your subwoofer will sound just the way you want it to.
Crutchfield Writing Team
6/12/2008
This article describes the steps involved in installing a subwoofer in your vehicle.
Buck Pomerantz
4/23/2013
A sealed subwoofer easily produces "tight" bass, while a ported sub more readily plays "boomy" bass. Which you prefer depends on the style of music you like and how you want it played.
Zak Billmeier
4/5/2013
Alpine's BassLine subwoofers will add some serious rumble to your vehicle's sound system, but they won't break your budget. These subs also live up to Alpine's reputation for making subs that bass lovers want.
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
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.
Video Guest
8/6/2012
A few weeks ago, we installed new speakers and an amp in Mathilda's car. Once she got used to how great the upgrade sounded, we came back to add an amp and subwoofer. We installed a Rockford Fosgate P2 sub and then asked Mathilda to share her thoughts on the added bass. We think she likes it.
Crutchfield Writing Team
6/19/2012
Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.
Tara W.
5/22/2012
Add bass to your Sonos system. Sonos just released a wireless subwoofer for their Play:3, Play:5, and Connect:Amp music players and we got to try it out.
Buck Pomerantz
5/9/2012
Stealthbox subwoofers sound so good because JL Audio analyzes each vehicle's acoustic properties, carefully measures the available space, and extensively tests and tweaks each prototype to optimize the sound for bass and the location for stealth.
Zak Billmeier
3/18/2012
In this video, we explored the difference in sound quality and listening experience made by adding a bass system (subwoofer and amp), and an amplifier to the vehicle's speakers. Anyone who's ever done this won't be surprised by our results: the music opened up and sounded better.
Robert Ferency-Viars, Matt Freeman
3/15/2012
Getting loud bass in your car isn't just about power - where you place your sub in the trunk can make a huge difference. We decided to find out for ourselves just how much of an effect placement has on the quality of a sub's bass.
Buck Pomerantz
3/13/2012
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.
Crutchfield Writing Team
3/12/2012
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.
