DO's & DON'Ts - Picking a Subwoofer for YOUR vehicle!

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When building a custom car audio system an aftermarket subwoofer is a MUST. But it can be a challenge to pick a subwoofer when so many different options and sizes are available. What size subwoofer should we get? How many voice coils? 4 ohm or 2 ohm? Will the subwoofer be better in a ported or sealed box? In this video we look at the "Do's and Don'ts" for choosing a car audio subwoofer!
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@koolBOY8323 3 года назад

i vote we call everything 'walmart watts' except for RMS. maybe then people will get it.

@NemoPropaganda 3 года назад

Best comment I've read in 2021.

@qua7771 3 года назад

As an former tech, I can tell Wal-Mart watts from what can be reported as RMS most of the time. There's a certain build quality required in high current capable amps. Anything worth buying is worth researching.

@taylorgile8317 2 года назад

Wish watts seems more fitting

@reyeselizabeth8948 Год назад

Hello I need help please somebody help me. I want to upgrade my factory sound on my 23 vw Taos but the person couldn’t take the dashboard apart or open it because he couldn’t unclip it and didn’t want to break it, please I need to upgrade it’s driving me crazy thanks

@NateJeckel 10 месяцев назад

@@reyeselizabeth8948 then pay a professional....

@mildtowildrc7343 3 года назад

That was a great video👍I’m a retired Car Audio Specialist and just watched to check you out and very well explained to people in a very misleading market❤️I would add that the car is the biggest factor in the choice and only take a few test to determine the cars resonant frequency to get the best sub❤️Most people think I have a pair of 15” subs in my H2😂A simple 5 channel 1000 watt Fockford amp and a JL13w3 tuned at 25hz ported and will play smooth and bounce the wipers on low notes😂👍❤️30yrs at it and still got bass in all my rides at 53yrs old and love my music loud and clean👍

@lloydhudson9032 3 года назад

That's a nice combo. That type of system in a suv or a hatchback hits hard.

@williamaraujo779 2 года назад

whats Fockford? 😆

@daviddeatherage4219 2 года назад

My two 13.5w3 on a cheap 60bucks performance technique 3200w Amp. Was the closest setup to audio performance perfection 3 12w6on fosgate800.A2. I miss my youth

@HighVybeTribe 2 года назад

@@williamaraujo779 I think he misspelled Rockford , as in Rockford Frostgate

@albaazanwar7575 3 года назад

HI, should i put a 3 way speaker in the front or rear of my car? or should i just get 2 way speakers for the front and rear?

@ventured4979 2 года назад

Breaking things down into simpler terms for less experienced people is a perfect way to get appreciation from new viewers. Great video man!

@klubstompers 2 года назад

"Competition Sub Woofer" = You'll be taking home the trophy for worst system.

@patrickkish6662 3 года назад

Poop! I already chose my subs! Now I need a Do's and Don'ts video on building a time machine

@mattrondeau7466 3 года назад

Do NOT buy your flux capacitor from Wish.

@patrickkish6662 3 года назад

@@mattrondeau7466 Dude....How did you know?😞

@leandrozacovichi5537 3 года назад

I see a CAF video, I like it and then watch it.

@CarAudioFabrication 3 года назад

You guys are the best! Thanks! 🤗

@filibertofonseca8083 3 года назад

Same

@richardedwards595 3 года назад

@@filibertofonseca8083 5

@buya_pr 3 года назад

I just did the same thing 😂😂

@fuccboiroy5624 3 года назад

Facts

@madcrabber1113 3 года назад

I knew none of this when I built my own dual subs and wired my 1986 Honda Civic Si back in 86. I just wanted more bass and louder volume. It's a miracle I didn't blow my car up!

@willielord6106 2 года назад

😂🤣🤣

@michaelcousins3188 3 года назад

In the mid 1990's i did my homework and bought my first subwoofer.I bought a JL Audio 12W6 and i had it wired into 3 ohms in a sealed box and used a GENESIS Dual Mono at low gain to power it.The sound was musical,loud and very tight and i have not had to buy another sub and both the amp and subwoofer are still in use now! The JL needed to have its foam replaced but its been an amazing sub.I have just bought a car with a Bose system which has 2 'free air' (fires into the trunk) subs and they are loud but sound totally fluffy and uncontrolled....sealed enclosure anytime.

@tedtan6449 3 года назад

Genesis uk amps awesome

@daviddeatherage4219 2 года назад

Most cars I owned had jl subs. 3 12w6 on Fosgate bd1500.1. It's life changing. Nothing else can compare. Sealed for the win

@B15SDMDESIGNS Год назад

@@daviddeatherage4219 I had 4 x 15w6 in a sealed enclosure running off a huge class A/B Hifonics amp (forgot which one it was) and since then ive been forever trying to chase that sound quality. I recently got back into car audio after nearly 20 years and went with the JL 13W7 in a ported enclosure and HD1200/1 amp and im quite disappointed as its just not quite what I expected. Now im thinking of selling the 13W7 and replace with 3 x 12" more efficient subs

@daviddeatherage4219 Год назад

@@B15SDMDESIGNS I've always ran hifonics Zeus love em. But I am in love with 13w3s three of those put serious stretch marks in paint on quarter panels.

@AF_1892 Год назад

JL audio are jerks. I fell super in love with hs boyfriend. I had never had my skeleton shook as hard as his 2 12". No treble fancy stuff but the system blew my panties off. *I must have this*. And I did.😊

@R3IMYSS Год назад

I got 3 subs today. 2 x 15" Rockford Fosgate P1S4 1 x sub to your channel. 🥰

@andrewdicker8877 3 года назад

I was literally looking this up today, good job on updating the old video!

@CarAudioFabrication 3 года назад

I've had similar videos but first time focusing on dos and donts for subs 🙌

@andrewdicker8877 3 года назад

@@CarAudioFabrication whoops, my apologizes

@andrewdicker8877 3 года назад

@@CarAudioFabrication keep up the great work!

@Getyourdoe 2 года назад

Funny thing is, every professional sound shop I've been to don't measure airspace or do any of that at all. When I ask they act like they don't know what I'm talk"n about.

@chuckschillingvideos 2 года назад

The ones I've talked to just use standard box specs based on the driver(s) they sell you and how many of them you're putting in. They knock out their sub boxes *very* quickly.

@infinite5oul578 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this very simplified video. After 3 decades I finally know what Ohms are and understand Impedance. I subscribed and look forward to gaining more understanding so I can build my garage sound system.

@artyfarty87 3 года назад

I know you acknowledged this video as being a bit more basic for entry level, but I consider it to be a good refresher for those who "think" they are experts. IMO the Ohms law math stuff is pretty fun to do, I've done it for two personal projects, thanks for the info Bro :-)

@richyoung4051 2 года назад

yup thats me. this channel is a whole ass humble pie for me and reminds me i have a good bit more to learn for professional installs and good and clean work. im not cocky or anything its just sometimes i feel i know enough to get by, but then i watch this channel and i instantly rethink that 🤣 i love learning this stuff so its okay 🙃

@roddydykes7053 Год назад

I swear people who do math for fun are a different breed

@budjiman1 2 года назад

Can you just hook my car up? Lol

@11LowDown11 2 года назад

Back in the 90’s we called the ‘company rated power’ “I.L.S. POWER” (if lightening strikes) when we read the back of the box! Great vids!

@TheSighphiguy 3 года назад

20 years ago, if you picked anything other than JL Audio,....you had less than the best. today,.....no idea. everything is crap.

@jonanderson4474 3 года назад

Aren't you a ray of sunshine.

@jdizzle3740 3 года назад

I used to run Eclipse and ZAPCO in the late 90'-early 2000's. ZAPCO is still around and are on the higher end for sound quality. There are many companies that are higher end, better overall build quality but the tradeoff is you will pay primo price for the audiophile grade equipment. Much of the mid grade equipment nowadays is considered good enough in the car audio world by many and the newer generation of bassheads and car audio enthusiasts have only heard the legends of the car audio world past in stories and not in actual vehicles.

@elpasitostuntune.p.t.3625 Год назад

I subscribed and Like and Comment, Question what you think I should get for a good price on a 2018 Escalade Boss Man??

@chuckschillingvideos 2 года назад

This is an excellent introductory primer and hopefully you have helped many of those who are new to the hobby from going to their retailer and just buying the loudest, most expensive subwoofer system they offer. The time you spend in planning your build, in learning the things you need to know about to make a good decision about what direction you plan to take and which piece(s) of gear will best get you there within the budget available to you will be rewarded later on with a superior system and, most likely, less money wasted on poor combinations of components.

@Insanity_Crow 2 года назад

I actually prefer powered subs for budget systems. If you just slap an 800w sub on a factory system it's going to completely overpower it and all you will hear is bass. A 150w powered sub stuffed under a seat is going to do a much better job filling things out. You're right on there.

@jaygarcia6388 2 года назад

Yea if u use a 1990s cat now a days new cars have decent speakers

@ekimandersom4478 8 месяцев назад

⁠@@jaygarcia6388no new car has decent speakers 😂

@FriendM2010 2 года назад

Dude, it felt pretty advanced to me . 🤥🥴🤓. I Think if I watch enough of your videos, I’ll get a plan together. Not a lot of space in a 90’s air cooled Porsche 911.

@89grand 3 года назад

I'd never really look at sensitivity as a determining factor when choosing a sub. Hoffmans iron law states that you can have 2 of the following 3 things, but not all 3. High sensitivity, low bass and a reasonable sized enclosure. If you want high sensitivity and low bass, you'll need a huge enclosure. If you want high sensitivity and a small enclosure, you won't get low bass. Everyone wants low bass and smaller enclosures, which rules out high sensitivity. Any typical car sub worth a shit will have real sensitivity in the lower 80's. With a cars cabin gain and cheap amplifiers, sensitivity doesn't even matter.

@chuckschillingvideos 2 года назад

Sensitivity is extremely important if your vehicle's electrical system is marginal and you have to account for every last amp your amp generates. It also matters to the bump, bang and shatter their windows crowd trying to achieve high SPL levels (obviously I'm not one of those). But high sensitivity is always a good thing if the tradeoff to obtain it isn't an issue. For example, consider an internal baffle subwoofer. Obviously the enclosure size isn't an issue so sensitivity might become an attribute of much greater interest, no?

@GoldenEraHondaProduceGarage 2 года назад

I'm just now getting into stereo equipment and for the last couple weeks I've been going on a deep dive into car audio Fabrications channel I love this content I appreciate you making your content not only for advanced audio files but for newbies like me too it makes me confident that I can really continue to dive into my audio journey. Thanks for the great content keep up the great work

@Crescent_Audio 2 года назад

I have done the same I have my license suspended for the last two years and therefore I’m not been driving but I’ll be back on the road any day now and I’ve been binge watching car audio fabrication and planning my new car install. I’ve been building speaker boxes for the last two years now to occupy my time and I’ve gotten pretty good at it and most of my success is thanks directly to this channel!

@chadg6874 Год назад

Back in the late 90s / early 2000s I had 4 infinity perfect 12s in a Toyota Celica, 2000w rms, capacitor, built custom enclosures, removed the rear seat and built a ported wall with two 8 inch subs on it as well. Yes, it was loud and rattled all the sheet metal on that car, no matter how much dynamat I installed 😂 .... Now I'm an old fart missing the old days, a buddy gave me a powered RF punch all in one. Takes up hardly any space and it still HITS! I would even have to say if sounds cleaner than my old system, which was way more moving air than that small space could handle

@interstellarM81 Год назад

Hey I have a Toyota celica.. don’t give me any ideas now 🐝 lol

@chadg6874 Год назад

@@interstellarM81 oh you should totally do it 😂 I had the long nosed 90s Celica

@tedtan6449 4 месяца назад

I'm 57, my car is rigged from 90's stuff. Of course JL audio control and soundstream. Enjoy it, especially summer.

@tammyforbes2101 2 года назад

You don’t need a high output alt unless your just running 10k watts going full tilt non stop! Just do what I did get you a giant XP3000 battery or two and some good double runs of ofc and a cheap charger and give your stock alt a break every now and then charging them and it works great. I got DC audio 2k and 175.4 and my lights never dim and my voltage never drops below 13.4! I don’t know how my stock alt is tiny but it works has for years now. 105k miles later and it’s all still going strong! I did replace my stock battery and changed Alt once but it was just due nothing to do with the system! I’m sure it shortened it’s life some but it still lasted 190k miles! Yea I always add battery’s till my voltage stops dropping but I never been over 400amps in a car either! But like I said 5-10k you might need one just to keep all the big battery’s charged but I bet I could do 5k daily and get by with stock alt long as I got plenty of reserve battery power.

@bobdodge3171 3 года назад

Just some comedy here... Was looking for a blue tooth speaker for work.. was a review that said: the magnet on this isn't good. It's 5 inches. And only two ohms.. my pro audio friend is going to replace it with a 8ohm 8 inch magnet Wich will make it louder and sound better....🤣😂😂

@PTSOPHOTO 2 года назад

I'm trying to understand car audio. For the subwoofer, I have a '93 Miata and I'd like to put one in the car. I'm willing to do custom work. Often times, I see people placing them in the trunk. But with it being in the trunk, isn't it completely closed off from hearing it? Or is the purpose of a subwoofer and its low frequencies is to create vibrations? Aside from that, I have aftermarket 4x6" Polk db462 speakers in the headrest enclosure (2 in each headrest). In addition to that, I have a Kenwood coaxial speaker in each of the doors. Lastly, I had also installed a Panasonic CQ VX5500 (to match a retro aesthetic interior). I'm wondering where to go from here.

@shinigamilee5915 2 года назад

Are there any more designs that would include both ported and sealed subs?

@shinigamilee5915 2 года назад

If so, does it sound good when combined? There are benefits and drawbacks for both but when combined would it make a more desirable output?

@jasonlopez4855 3 года назад

My old school Fosgate 1100a2 and 3(12)HX3 from 1999 still sounds great My son got the new Fosgate ⁉️🤔 I now it has more power than mine but don't hit harder than mine. I'v make my own boxes sense 1993 so I kinda know what I'm doing. AMP's got more power Now then Old.

@erniemyers1239 2 года назад

Hey bro this is the first time am seeing your channel and I learn alot from you. I have a 2011hunda civic and I want to know what is the right sobufer and power amp should .do l have to change the stock radio in my car?

@gplusgplus2286 3 года назад

Please do a free air sub setup at some point! Thanks for the video.

@urbotay 3 года назад

YES PLEASE! IB Car Audio seems to be the forgotten choice. I just installed 2 Kicker marine IB subs and they sound amazing.

@zachariahpariah1977 3 года назад

@@urbotay and the one

@sageRJRJ 3 года назад

What’s your opinion on running 1 vs. 2 ohms in a subwoofer amplifier? 1 obviously puts the most strain on the amp but provides more power usually. But twice the power is needed to raise volume by only 3 dB. So clearly diminishing returns comes into play with respect to amplifier wattage. I feel like when the difference is 700 vs 500 Watts at 1 and 2 ohms respectively for example, the smarter choice is to run at 2 ohms for the longevity of your amplifier.

@UPsideDOWNworld321 2 года назад

1 vs 2 only depends on Amp and can it handle it. Any time you drop ohms you increase watts less ohms more power but Only if the Amp can do 1 ohm

@thatunknownguy2680 3 года назад

My current build is overkill, but it's for SQL. I'm running 2 Fi Audio Q 18s and I love the way it sounds. They're in a 12.5 cubic foot box tuned to 31hz.

@TylerTheBassCreator 2 года назад

That isnt SQL lol

@richyoung4051 2 года назад

@@TylerTheBassCreator its also not overkill. its never enough bass damn it!!😈

@stevie-ray2020 2 года назад

Once you overdo it with the bass, then everything in your car start shaking loose, causing all your interior-trim to rattle & buzz no matter how low you turn the volume! Your goal is to improve your audio-experience, not annoy the neighbours, or give yourself tinnitus!

@caged868 21 час назад

I always thought competition subwoofers were just designed to be able to be repaired somewhat reasonably or i might be wrong

@laurantsmccloskey5927 2 года назад

Always use a couple 10s or 1 12 that'll handle at least 2000 watts rms, an amp no less than 2500 rms & you'll get the bass you want. Build the box exactly or barely larger than than the sub specs ported to anywhere between 40-30 hz & build the rest of the system around that. You'll be happy & you won't keep trying all kinds of different subs & boxes. These subs today behave correctly when powered at their rms or a few hundred watts more

@chuckschillingvideos 2 года назад

@icon Actually he is. I mean, he's just being a goof.

@gotmadskillz08 3 года назад

This video was very informative. Solid content! How would I determine the right size powered subwoofer such as watts rms that will pair well with my car speakers? I have 4 55 watt rms infinity speakers with an amp pushing 75 watts per channel.

@djkenny1202 Месяц назад

Would an ES 10” Sony sub in Rhino Lined box be a good pick? I was very happy with an 8” Rockford Fosgate in my last VW Cabrio. I’m considering the 300 watt self amped Rockford in my recently purchased Cabrio, or the ES to hook up to a 5 channel DSP amp 100 watts per ch powering my 6.5 Sony ES speakers, tweets, and some filler speakers in rear side panels (trying to figure out what will fit).

@mindtraveller100 3 года назад

4:44 I learned that the hard way... I had a top of the line SQ sound system with a Diamond Audio 800 wrms sub, powered by a 600 wrms amp, but i could never pushed it as far as it could go. And to make matters worse, it was a class AB amp, so less efficient than a class D... Nevertheless, it still sounded great.

@tedtan6449 3 года назад

my class AB 90's soundstream sounded much better than the amps today. Much of the subs today are better though.

@Willie1980 12 дней назад

1:32 What would be a better Subwoofer replacement for my 2019 Ford Edge Titanium with B&O system?

@richardbates2367 5 месяцев назад

I have the subwoofers and the amplifier for the extended cab short bed early 94 Chevy Z71 Silverado new in the boxes 2 hed r series 7104s and the hed r series h7900.4 amplifier all cerwin vega hed r series, but then I ended up getting rid of the Silverado and got the 2000 dodge ram laramie slt quad cab long bed magnum V8 1500 4x4, and guess what it has way less air space so the box design which i was planning on getting a under the rear seat down firing box, and the same type of box the Chevy Silverado would use doesn't fit in the dodge ram.... so I never installed the subs and amplifier... Atrend,bbox, sound qube and qforms, and q logic ive had those brands except the q forms but I had considered them for several vehicles ive had,ive also had mtx, Rockford fosgate bandpass boxes, cheap Jensen and pyramid phase III gold series 12 inch deep hatchback full range sound subwoofer box, and a few cheaper options and whether people believe it or not they all are made different and sound different even alot of them were supposed to be similar setups

@ricardovalencia859 5 месяцев назад

Noob here, was wondering if I could hook up a jl audio 10inch w7ae 3ohm to an audison voce av5.1k amp. 1650rms channel. 2ch@ 75rms a 4ohm 2ch 140rms@ 4 ohm sub ch@ 1000rms @2 ohm or also sub @ 600w rms @4 ohm. Please

@jamesmorrison3121 Месяц назад

When I first bought subs I had no idea what I was doing, spent all my money on subs and had no money for wires.. I wired 2 12 inch jbl subwoofers with an extension cord..

@DM-wp9vq Год назад

Anybody have and opinions on Skar? Been looking at various sizes/models/types from them and the specs are impressive for sure, and I've seen tons of great reviews and a few from people who seem like they would talk sh*t if the made it into Heaven. I'd love to hear the real deal on these. I usually go with the greats, like JBL, Infinity, Pioneer, Sony, Cerwin-Vega, Peavey, Polk, Bose, Boston Acoustics, JL Audio, MTX, Alpine, etc etc. But I'm looking into Skar because of their designs, "specs", and affordability. Ballin' on a budget these days. Any info from people with legit experience with the brand, especially in the long term, is appreciated. Thank You!

@o0Donuts0o 6 месяцев назад

Man I miss my JL Audio 12w0 I had in the early 2000’s. My son is almost old enough to drive and he’s going to get a surprise in his first car. Unfortunately JL is not available in my country so Rockford Fosgate Punch 12 will have to do.

@dwrightproductions8281 2 года назад

Lol I have a single cab literally no passengers just the sub riding shotgun

@rudolphangel332 3 года назад

I have 2 12 inch subs running 1,200 watts rms in a 2005 f-150, it’s a super crew cab so it has enough space to maybe even have 15’s

@GCallen-y4v 10 месяцев назад

Could you do a segment for people that don't want a subwoofer? What is the difference between a 8" subwoofer to a 8" midrange with these bullet cones and the old 8" full range with a whizzer cone? all I want to hear is what was recorded on the cd for classic rock! If the three above are quality and play say from 50hz and up. where would you want the roll off to be 5000-7000 hz higher? I don't want buzzing and humming and thumping what does this do!??

@dadude133 7 месяцев назад

Was wonder if you can lead me to a perfect setup for my 2019 tundra! Im looking for the most bass i can get. Just recently went with 2 12" vs, they sound like crap. Pls help

@user-ws3sl9xi7y Месяц назад

So is it weird if I run a 1000W Kenwood amp with a 12inch Skar 1600W 800RMS sub?

@laptopdragon Год назад

My prolonged question is why speaker manufacturers NEVER include the dimensional space used by their drivers. afaik the most precise way is to submerge it in water but we all know that the designer/engineers know exactly what it already is and they never disclose that information....why?

@gemstatefisherman3409 2 года назад

A big three should be done no matter how big or small your power draw is!! Along with upgrading the battery

@ecobuildmanagement Год назад

Its too hard, can someone help me? I have scion xb 2008 (gen 2), I just want to buy something for $300-350 that I can place and have good base and sound, doesn't need to be perfect, just something that allows me to listen to music with bass and feel the bass.

@mykeyehandy-gn2jn Год назад

I never. Counted the. Volume the speaker takes up. I always thought. They designed the mother. So. That was. Accounted for never have I heard that that may explain some tens I had. Huge. But sucked so bad. Couldn’t believe it

@cosasdepuromacho1247 3 года назад

I am a fan of fine and aggressive music since I assembled my first mazda rx-7 and I put some chrome rings on it, Momo brand, and you are a tough one installing and combining car music systems 🔥👌👍💯💪

@joselugo2077 Год назад

To be honest i got a van Chevy from early late 2000s and i don't what's perfect for subwoofers speakers to get I'm deciding, but I'm just trying to get already good advice from anyone???

@trevoroasay 10 месяцев назад

What system would you recommend for a 2015 Honda Accord? Been years since I had systems in my car and I want something that sounds clean but also bumps. Thanks!

@Palerie 6 месяцев назад

Sir i want to upgrade my baleno hatchback car. I am confused whether i should go for underseat or subwoofer? I want low deep bass, it doesnt need to rattle my doors. I do not listen to loud music especially

@bjornroesbeke 3 года назад

Seems like i've done everything wrong since i first installed my audio system. - Powered everything through a 16mm² (5 gauge) wire, now a 35mm² wire (2 gauge) - Burnt a couple of 50W speakers that were ill suited for my amplifier - Bought two under-seat powered subwoofers. Works great but the bass doesn't go low enough and the volume isn't the same across the lower frequencies; it peaks at about 50Hz. - Bought a 150W amplifier for a "1000W peak" or rather 200W RMS woofer, then bought another woofer because the sound level was too low - Added tweeters to compensate, then changed the speakers because the tweeters sounded too harsh. - Some components were rattling around Now i have 4 speakers with near flat frequency response (according to the manufacturer) all connected to separate channels on a Pioneer amplifier, 2 under-seat subs, 2x 400W RMS subs in a homemade enclosure according to its specifications and matching class D amplifier, gains set correctly using an oscilloscope, a DSP,... It still doesn't sound good but now it's good enough, and my hearing is worsening so i've got that going for me i guess... Whenever i decide to buy a new car, i'm going to do things properly, i promise!

@highstax_xylophones 3 года назад

Ouch! I always splurge on one thing while stingying on the other, every time, dissatisfied with result.

@theejoeylee 2 года назад

You better be very careful on what new car you buy most of them are nearly impossible to upgrade the head unit because it's integrated with the can bus and HVAC. Some of it is supported in the aftermarket but not everything

@akhamafu191 2 года назад

How to get my bass out the Trunk of chev Cruze....I use a Targa 8800 amp with Pioneer 12inch sub...

@lowridr2 2 месяца назад

the only reason to ever have a true 3000 watt system is to show someone for a quick second for some reactions I mean a true 1500w is over kill still for daily use

@downtoearthconstruction7768 2 года назад

I have a Memphis 6.5 Mojo under the back seat. I built a ported box using a box calculator, I have a audio pipe 2200w amp not sure the rms. But its plenty, with a good sound with the rest of my components. Turned up, my sps has hit 124 which is pretty impressive for a 6.5 now I know they're not exactly have the best rating that I love it.

@Ken_i_liv Год назад

So I need help I have a 2014 Camaro convertible with a factory 10” sub behind the rear seats what would you recommend to change that out with

@humandr2873 Год назад

Help, i have a oldschool mtx 81000D, but not woofers. What would be the best coice for this amp to punch he's limits?

@aaronmansfield3214 11 месяцев назад

03 Denali yukon xl with no third row seats best bang for buck window breathing system want to do something different please and thank you

@stephenrichardson6890 6 месяцев назад

I couldn't figure out how to get my sub to fit in my Avalanche so i made a box out of a 5 gallon bucket. I may be loosing out a lil bit.

@cinnamonrollies 3 года назад

Mark, what computer programs do you like for designing subwoofer boxes and speaker adapters?

@abdullah_fardm.9725 3 года назад

8:51 I noticed one popular company state to not mount amps on sub boxes. So it's only okay to do so if the rms is low?

@ggg_2414 Год назад

Will 2 600 w rms subwoofers cause my headlights to dim and stuff is that too much if so what’s a good starting point

@forzafunzone8575 3 года назад

Buy Kickers and thats all you need iv never had a kicker blow have 8 year old pair still going strong where other btands have blown within a week

@campbellread1918 Год назад

great vid thx ......this is a perfect example of why the rest of the world went metric!!!😁.

@Smiley1401e Год назад

I want to use small subs for my jeep wrangler where do I start measuring from and I always have the doors and roof off.

@changingoftheguard7256 2 года назад

Where would I start in order to power a 50 billion watt sub. A nuclear plant ? And a volcano for a subwoofer?

@hectorgarza5540 8 месяцев назад

What u recommend for f150 2016 8s for a 3500 amp I got the amp need the dubs

@sharvinganason8000 4 месяца назад

Hi bro. Do we need digital signaling processor DSP for subwoofer?

@dogusardaozdemir 2 года назад

Thumbnail .... I have the same focal subwoofer i have 4 10s focal bass hit hard

@LonnieHutchinson90 3 года назад

Everyone needs to know these basics! Great video

@sunofpeter2 Год назад

Why cant home subs sound as good for the around the same price? You have to soend a boat load of cash to get a good loud home sub

@shpejtonterziqi6587 2 месяца назад

What if i whant 2 subwoofers under my seats, what ist the air room i have to mesure?

@Macdiz Год назад

In the beginning when he is doing the math for the space, is he talking about the volume of the trunk or the enclose for the sub?

@EngineerDJ_Julius 2 года назад

Feeling good about my dual IDMAX 12's

@randallbaker9055 2 года назад

Awesome subs

@Legault6789 3 года назад

Loved watching your training videos for audio control at Best Buy! Got paid to watch caf!

@BEAST48DS 3 дня назад

What is the best sub for my 2017 F250?

@manzilla1018 Год назад

is the measured space the area it is going 2 sit in e.g. the boot or is it the volume of the entire car interior???

@dezzeynizzuts 2 года назад

or, you could do like i did and just pick the vehicle for the subwoofers.

@lilman227 2 года назад

I came here to see if he mentions my 3000w rms 12” woofer in a bazooka tube

@d_dizzie_druck5753 3 года назад

Highly considering purchasing a powered sub system for my next vehicle. Cerwin Vega hopefully in my future.🙃

@richyoung4051 2 года назад

i have there 7 band eq its freaking amazing

@UPsideDOWNworld321 2 года назад

2 10inch JL 100 watts will hang with anything 1000 watts or more

@BLLACKSTTAR 3 года назад

So I understand the concept of measuring your available air volume to choose the size of sub but... I have a first generation Honda Fit. The boot is not closed off to the restnof the car, meaning I have available the air volume of the entire car I would say. Should I get the air volume of the whole car, or disregard the rest of the car and only measure the boot area?

@CarAudioFabrication 3 года назад

It depends on the space you want to use for the subwoofer. The point I'm making in the video is guys won't measure at all before buying. They might have a space that is 30 wide by 15 deep and 15 tall and they get two 18s.... ummm yeah... that's not going to work. Gotta take those initial measurements into account.

@bencook8109 3 года назад

In this video he is speaking about the airspace the subwoofer would need for a box and if you have the room in the space you are putting the box in will fit. Measuring the entire car interior airspace would be to account for cabin gain. Which would be a whole other can of worms.

@mathiasliljenberg9520 2 месяца назад

Use the metric system please!😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@FrankJohn 2 года назад

Ah, keep it simple. SI units for the world!

@chicken133221 10 месяцев назад

I bought a sub inclosure of .375 and thought I like alpine type r sub. Now my sub is dual 4 ohm and paired it with a kicker 600 watt rms 2 ohm amp. I didn't take into consideration the inclosure for sub, that's .5. I was told by multiple people to just run more power to it to open it up. Specs say sub to take 750 watt rms. Some tell me to throw over 1k rms at it. Thought I heard long ago that ported you didn't need to run a much power cause less resistance. Thinking about just ordering different sub for inclosure, more powerful amp, ordering different box(amp would be cheaper), building a new box(not easy for vehicle). What's your take?

@bluewater7211 Год назад

My mercedes is getting 4× c2650x doors. 2 × 10tw1 in a custom box for the c class and 2× 300w Orion amps for the box and 200w amp also Orion for the midrange doors. I'm leaving the stock Harman kardon rear sub and center channel in the dash. The tweeters I'll probably leave HK or switch to a JL 100rms set of tweeters . I'm upgrading the head unit to a Decent Kenwood and would like an old school actual 20 ban equalizer. Was going to go with 2× 12" JL in a custom box but think 10s should be more then sufficient and the 10tw1 is a thin sub so the box doesn't have to be deep in the trunk and still thump hard . Debating if it gets a forward facing box or old-school rear facing.

@stayglocked1721 2 года назад

Usually I pay someone to do all this for me and with my budget I’m never happy but since I’ve been subscribed I have the flexibility of doing things on my own and saving money in doing so. This is the first time in 20 years that I have the sound I been wanting. Your video are great, thank you.

@AF_1892 Год назад

Do it yourself! I'm a 44 yr old chick who had to undo electrical damage to a 20 yr old vehicle. No power to any audio. Some man said you can't run wires though the Firewall. Hey see that anaconda red power wire running there? I Did that and your shop has damaged my truck "he screamed you can't do that". Oh I did that 20 yrs ago.

@AF_1892 Год назад

This channel is advanced for me. I draw from college physics knowledge. Yeah I graded homework and labs. So I am a very academic person. It makes me happy to see ppl rob me. They don't know they are gonna get a nice good shock from a cap. I just increased the power of things stolen.

@AF_1892 Год назад

Don't be afraid to try it. My Mentor would say "if you didn't do it right nothing happens. Still not going keep working. 20 retries probably 200 then you reconfig and it slaps.

@williamking9707 2 года назад

Also worth noting that while they've always had all the hype, bass is not the be-all, end-all to a good sound system. Oftentimes cheap systems will not be crippled only in bass, but also drop some mids or highs as well- and a genuinely good sound system will represent the whole range! While chasing bass can be fun, make no mistake, giant woofers a system do not make.

@richardolivarez1265 Год назад

@joslewiswoodcarpenter5171 still going to need a sub....there are certain frequencies that smaller speakers just can't reproduce....there is a reason every good sound system has a some sort of sub....if u don't like too much bass throw in a smaller 8" sub

@googah.qq1 Год назад

go sq and youll never turn back. also an average sq system will easily hit 130db 20hz up to 17khz so don't think that sq system will sound quiet and sharp with no bass

@jerodjordan9570 3 года назад

I love some SPL but as an older bass head I want that DEEP LOW BASS AND NEED IT TO PLAY ACCURATELY FIRST AND FOREMOST! It’s like…I’m impressed at an SPL competition but not my goals anymore…I need every song I listen to, to sound like the original recording.

@blakebrockhaus347 3 года назад

Look at the Dayton audio stuff. They have kickass subs

@jerodjordan9570 3 года назад

@@blakebrockhaus347 I’ve heard never researched I do have two 12in kicker comp q’s they are supposed to be the best round SQL sub they’ve ever made

@blakebrockhaus347 3 года назад

@@jerodjordan9570 oh yeah, comp Qs are great subs. But Dayton ultimax subs can effortlessly play below 20 hz. And it's also pretty fucking accurate. I've got a reference 15 in my car rn. It rolls off at like 28 hz, and if it was in a proper box it'd play down to 15.

@OneCord2Short 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to put something like this together!

@sashaross9595 2 года назад

Going nuts here. I want to upgrade my 2 (Old) JBL 12's. The reviews are touting garbage (MTX, SKAR, etc). I would rather put my daughter through college than buy a set of Focal Flax subs. I have a decent 1k watt JL amp, and all Focal flax separates. At this point, my subs are the weakest link. Are there any audiophiles out there that can help me choose the right subs without breaking the bank? I have a 2019 Camaro SS w/stock radio and a decent DSP. I'm done spending the big bux.

@posford Год назад

hi.. love your cannel and thanks for the video . can you recommend me a slim sub for my miata ? looking for the mid betwin quality and budget, really curios to hear you opinion i have JBL600 amp i thought about hooking JBL home sub but the OM thing, dont know about it

@RedPanther2030 3 года назад

I have few questions I hope someone can answer them, mind me I'm still learning: I have 2 subwoofers, first is 12 inches and rated as 600RMS and the second is 8 inches rated as 300RMS, powered by 1 amp rated as 600watts at 2ohm. My first question, is it a good idea to have 2 different sizes of subwoofers in my car? would they sound off? My second question, Is it possible to have two subwoofers connected to this 2ohm rated amp? the first is 4ohm DVC and the second is 2ohm SVC. if so how do I make the connection? I'd really appreciate it. Please let me know even if I'm doing that in a wrong way. The reason why I'm doing this is to preserve space in my cargo area so I wouldn't have to use a subwoofer box/enclosure that could take half of the trunk.

@blakebrockhaus347 3 года назад

Do not use 2 different subwoofers in the same car. You'll get cancellation, distortion, and could damage the amp/sub. Just use the 12 on the 600 watts. Or, if you wanna save space, use the 8 and governor down the amp

@primogun 2 года назад

Opinion; 2 B2 audio subs 8 inch or 10’s, , upgrade alternator, +2 batteries, SounDigital amps, and your box not be a standard box. Get a special made box built specifically for your SUV and have it tuned.

@UPsideDOWNworld321 2 года назад

You can use two different subs but you need 2 amps , reason is because the ohms well fry your shit, you have to have them in two different boxes , also get DSP so you can get that flat response and you will have the best bass in town, BUT DO NOT USE TWO DIFFERENT SUBS ON SAME AMP.....