Putting some funk in your trunk can be as easy as adding a powered sub.

There's just no substitute for the kind of impact a subwoofer can add to your music. A typical factory speaker system may consist of a couple of 3-1/2" or 4" speakers up front, and perhaps some larger 6-1/2" speakers in the rear. These speakers are generally poorly-constructed, cardboard and foam drivers that have a hard time just producing mids and highs. As for deep bass response, well, forget about it — full-range speakers, even high quality, aftermarket models, simply aren't designed to move the large amounts of air that creates bass with impact.

Subs add power and richness to all types of music, whether jazz is your bag, or you get freaky with the old-school rap. But some folks are wary of undertaking a major subwoofer installation in their car, either because they lease their vehicle, or because they are looking to sell their car in the not too distant future. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable options for adding a subwoofer to your factory system that do not require permanent modifications to your car. Here's a look at a few.