How to choose the right subwoofer for your car or truck | Crutchfield 

How much bass you want vs how much groceries you want 😂😂😂 best level of example

bought some really good speakers now i need a car

this is probably the most professional video about subs on youtube. answers a lot of questions.

Having been in car audio since 1997 and having a degree in electronics, I can say this is a good video for beginners. I like all of the explanations of the different types. Very good.

tThese guys have some of the best customer service, hands down. Highly recommended.

You forgot to mention how it gets addicting lol I started with a single 8 on 100 watts now I’m at two 15’s on 3500 watts in a box that is so big I had to assemble it in my trunk!

I'm officially a crutchfield fanboy. No idea what i was doing this weekend dropping that kind of money on a sytem having no idea about nothing. When i came to my senses and reached out to costumer support with my concern; they checked all the orders i made in the last 3 days and said the parts i chose would indeed go well toward making a great system. Thank you, Tom.

Thanks, that answers a lot of questions.

I would say get an amplifier that has at least 50% more power than the RMS rating. Because of the impedance rise caused by the box, your sub will never see anywhere near the power that your amp puts out at nominal load. Also, it’s better to have a bigger amp running low than having a smaller amp running at it’s limit all the time.

Everything from Mozart to Metallica has bass... ...And Justice for All has left the chat

Man. I used to have a thumping system in the back of a Jeep Wrangler. Sound was awsome!!

yup thats all i need man im going to best buy tmr morning and getting sub installed with no doubt in my mind

This man explains this so damn good

3:10 15s sealed in a proper box will go low and loud . Usually the same size box for a ported 12 .

This guy is cool! The way he explains things.

most helpful video i’ve watched

The thing he didn't mention was 'free air', which is subwoofer put usually on rear deck. This option is good for guys who want low bass sub, that doesn't take so much space.

one 12" is all i need

Super helpful video, thank you JR!

Very well done. Thanks

Really good video series y’all have going on for beginners!!!

Thank you! This was very helpful

Awesome video thanks

JL Audio makes the best enclosed subwoofers from 8s to 12s.Deep clean bass.

Great video, about to look at crutchfield for a sub

Very informative video 👍🏼

I have the small angled 1x11 kicker speaker in my kia soul and it works good, but it gets hot even with maxed out AC. Nothing is set too high.

It's a hard decision because I would like the way 2 10s would hit in a sealed box, but I also like the way dual 12s in a ported box would sound. I think I would go with 12s in a ported box though. Won't hit as hard but still get kind of the best of both ..mainly sound quality.

Very good and clear video

He’s pretty good 😂💪🏽

my pick is the dual 13W7AE-D1.5 with custom ported box and sound deadening for the trunk

For a nissan exterra, what size is going to sound good? There's a Rockville 10" 500watt built in amp/sub combo I'm looking at. Idk if it's going to thump or be hollowy. Or if the 6.5"300watt is ideal. Help !

Sub VS golf clubs.... dude hits my middle age hard with that one.

Thank. You. Very. Much.

Thank you sir, answered all my questions.

Is it easy to detach and reatach a sub whenever we need to have more cargo area...

6.5 sinful sound sub, 500 watt Audiopipe amp in a 2017 tacoma talk about feeling it in the front seat

Great video!! I just bought a DS18 1500w and two 12" subwoofers and a touchscreen pioneer radio. I have a 2004 Chevy Blazer that it's going in. They are going to be installing it next week. I hope I picked out a decent sub, amp and radio for this vehicle. As you can tell, this is my first time doing anything like this. Fingers crossed.

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First I wanted to say that your video gave me an idea of what I should buy and it helped me so much. Thanks. Also I wanted to ask what is that kicker sub in the back?

Sealed is always better. Why? Sound Quality. Yes, ported can hit harder at a particular frequency. But you end up with port noise, and possible mechanical noise from the woofer itself (the excursion noise). Some people don't notice it, or simply don't care. Only get the sub in a tiny plastic housing with amp built in if you are pressed for room. Those kinds of things can fit under the seat, but they wont sound as good as a dedicated sub in a box, with an external amp. My first system I ever had was a 12" kicker in a sealed box in my 1993 del sol. I loved that system. Kicker speakers all around, single kicker 12." You could literally hear me coming down the street. My buddy would always say "I heard you coming" and it wasn't anything special. I didn't have 1000 watts of sub power. I had the door speakers connected to the headunit power (pioneer, so 15w x4) and then one of those walmart crunch amps. Way back when I didn't know shit. Got the 12" kicker from the audio shop next door, they gave me a deal. The box was a "build it yourself" kit where you glue it and it came with straps to hold it together until the glue dried. I used nails to make it stronger when I glued it along with the straps, and later cut the straps. It hit hard. It rattled your chest. And then my next car was a 06 s2000. And I had a ported box and it never sounded "right." Then after that I traded the s2k in for an 2005 subaru wrx sti.... At that point I bought a dual 12" ported box combo (subs came in the box) and again, there was port noise and just never sounded as good as sealed. Ended up being an idiot and giving the subs too much power and it fried them. Because I wanted that hard hitting bass I used to get with my sealed system. And then I finally went back to sealed. A single 12" 500 watt rms capable subwoofer, and threw 500 watts rms into it. And sure enough, it hit harder, and sounded better than that dual 12" ported box. Ported boxes are only good at one frequency. And usually its a frequency music barely ever hits. Sure great for competitions but musically, its crap. Now the idea of those double camber builds. Where you have either two separate ports for front/rear of speaker or half sealed and half ported, those might hit well musically. But a typical ported box, trash.

I just got alpines put in every speaker now I need an amp and the woofer itself nd I think this helped with what I’d need 🤙🏽

The fact that he commented on how much room for gold clubs is funny because that's literally my only concern with adding a sub.

Thanks Buddy

I just got a new 12” 600watt rms with a 800 watt rms amp, and I’m very impressed by the performance, it’s only one sub and it produces more than enough bass, I can’t really listen to it at max volume because I don’t want to go deaf 😂

I got 2 12kickers, theyre only rated 300watts a piece but i have a 1100 watt 1 channel amp

review on the kicker comp c 15?

Can you Please do a video rating the best all inclusive Powered Sub/Amp kits for under $500

I just want to go as low as I can at a reasonable db level. So I can sit and enjoy all of the music. Don’t need to rattle the trunk or make the sheet metal twerk..but hearing how the music was intended.. not too much to ask?

I upgraded my door speakers and head unit, now I need an amplifier and a subwoofer to complete my sound system (The brand I use is pioneer)

Love your video I gotta 06 impala I'd like to know where to put one 10" subwoofer and box in

I'm watching this thinking, "I should be writing this stuff down so I know what to look for when I upgrade my bass"

I have a question so I have my radio mostly tuned for my subwoofers but I wanted to ask some questions when I turn my amp off my door speakers like to sound distorted when I turn them up because I have my radio bass bossed. So I’ve been researching and for equalizers so with that I can most likely be able to tune my radio to my door speakers and the eq for my subs right ? If I wanted to then add tweeters can I put them on the same eq even tho im not going to want the settings the same as my subs? With just having the tweeters for just highs and subs for just Lows and then door speakers ran off radio for mids

Is it ok to mix subwoofer sizes? I listen to 70's & 80's rock, 80's & 90's metal, country, and alternative. No heavy duty bass like dubstep, bassnectar, or rap. I was thinking about a 6.5" behind one front seat & 8" sub behind the other seat both in a sealed enclosure wiht the drivers pointing at the ceiling in a 17 CRV. Does it matter if you have 2 different subs that are different sizes?

I m still using my 12" CERWIN VEGA STROKER

Hi I am looking for kind of an idea of what sub and amp I should replace the factory with I've got a 2006 Civic EX coupe I'm kind of after a sub that acts a bit more bass that's smoother

I just don’t know how to set it up

This dude has the best tutorials I have ever seen

After a lot of research i am now ready to get a sub

To all you new/young drivers it’s better to be the person with the cool stereo system than to be the person that drives to fast wants to race and put peoples lives in danger every time you get into a vehicle. True playing loud music and not being considerate of other people and time of day it is can maybe get you a ticket by police. But no one with a loud stereo has gotten there license taken away or car towed or killed anyone-SPEEDING on the other hand is not an IF but A WHEN it will all go wrong and all the above could happen. And it’s a good argument for your parents to say I want a nice stereo system so I can enjoy my car and to drive slower to enjoy my music. Insurance doesn’t care what Audio you have in your car and your friends will always know when you’ve arrived-sometimes know when your around the block. But be considerate and you’ll never have a problem. And it’s a cool hobby and has a huge community all with mostly good folks always willing to help someone new to the audio world 🔊🔊

one dd audio le m-12 or 2 kicker 12 inch compr?

If I'm trying to upgrade factory equipment in my explorer sport. Im upgrading amp, upgrading speakers, the stock sub is an 8 inch sub in the factory location. Will an aftermarket 8 inch sub powered by its own amp get reasonably better performance than the stock sub?

2 vibe Black Death 12’ Orion HCCA 12500 in a 98 Saturn sl1 and it’s ok. Daily driver btw

Can you build your own custom box? Or is the construction really important to the sound quality and durability of the sub?

I have a 2008 tahoe. I'm looking for 2 12s and a amp. *limited trunk space* Any suggestions

I got Skar 18” in my Mini Cooper

I have a memphis mxamcapp hidden bluetooth reciever in 69 ford ltd. The reciever has front and rear subwoofer rca plugs. My question is if it is a 50wx4, could I push a single 10in sub without adding more power? Was going to put this in the trunk.

Just a question, would be the Jbl GT-BassPro12 a good choice for my Jetta 2011? I would be happy if someone could help me.

sooo i got two different subs( gonna upgrade) in my car and one i just shoved the wires in amp

Hi I have a 1999 Ford F-350 4door, what would you recommend for my truck? The front and back are bucket seats.

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Hi ihave 2 dvc subwoofers 4 ohms 400rms each if i connect to parallell 800rms combination at 1ohms my amplifier is 1800rms in 1 ohms this not overpower the amplifier thanks

I have 2 kicker compvr 12's, sundown audio sfb1000d im looking for box dimensions to help produce more bass

Don’t forget about the epicentro 🎶

I got a orion on 700 w rms and it laughs at it Once I get the money gonna get a sundown x 18 on 3000 w

Any idea what subwoofer would work with a Sentra? My Kia spectra had 1200watts which was way too much.

I like easily audible bass brought up along with everything else. I like articulation so I dont have to strain to hear a certain aspect of a song. I got a sterio new system for my car but next I'm going to get some kicker subs. Maybe a single 10 or 12. I listen to funk, rock and metal mainly but I do like to bump some old school gangsta shit sometimes. So I want articulation and clear cur sound with the ability to turn up and shake the car a bit and bump some bass. 10 or 12 good? Also this is my first sound system in a car. I'm a drummer and really like to listen to the all aspects of the music.

I have a extended cab toyota and im trying to get 4 10's and 2 1200 wat amp but I can't decide between kicker and rockford Fosgate

Ok i get it this is how we chose the right one but how do we chose the left speaker

What would you guys recommend for a 4 door 2018 Jeep sports Wrangler? Best brands? Best size?

Hey folks, I’m a bit newer to the car audio community. I have a: 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Huge trunk space as well. Any suggestions for subs + an amp?

I have an Axton CAB609 which is 2x 12" Woofers with 250W RMS, these are 2x 4Ohm so 2Ohm parallel... I have an eye on a ESX 1x 12" Woofer with 2x2Ohm and I could get 1000W @1Ohm out of it. Will the ESX be weaker because it moves less air or is it all about the Wattage? 5:02 I heard something different, that the Amp should have more Watts because it should never peak because of distortions, heat and possible protection mode. It's always good to have power to spare, like Power Supplies imo. It's not like there is no knob to reduce the volume :D

I need 12 inch speaker just loud and clear what kind do i need?

for a 2012 civic lx, would you recommend 2 10"s or 12"s? im thinking of getting a ported box to go tucked in the very middle. the measurments are: 39" width 16" height ~14" depth the depth is the whole trunk technically, but i still want little room for certain things. Help is appreciated :D (ps. i hope to get 2 600w rms subs to get an impactful 💥)

Looking at getting a spare tire sub. A powered version that gives me bass, but keeps the space in the trunk. I only lose the small tool kit that sits in my spare tire while its mounted. The only issue, I wonder if my spare tire can be mounted face down?

Cant help but wonder if thats my Kicker Comp C dual 12s lol

Thumps man, got to have the thumps, especially the Metal I listen too! Kicks that kick you in your arse! The f'n drops bro!

Which has cleaner bass, the JBL Stadium 1224 or the Kicker 43CWR122 CompR?

Thank You.Iam confused between pioneer 1212D4,JL 12W0and DD audio 512. I want durability and Better sound quality.I have to purchase mono amp and enclosure separately.

Another disadvantage to a woofer is the weight. It will change your gas mileage as they're very heavy. I'm just wondering about that box on the video. Is that big enough? Don't car subs need these huge monstrosities to maximize bass response? I've also always wondered about power to the amp. I've seen videos and pics of guys actually putting 1 or 2 extra car batteries in their trunks (in addition to the normal car battery under the hood) to power their powerful systems. When do you need that extra power, and won't that put heavy stress on the alternator?

I have a 2004 mazda 3.. im thinking of upgrading the stereo and speakers and maybe a sub... if i put in a sub will it be ok to just use the factory stereo? how will i go about upgrading the factory stereo on a car like this?? thanks.

Can i use the same amp..for 2 12s or 10s for bass. ..and two little speakers for the voice??

It is generally advisable to have more amp than the speaker calls for, not less. For. 200 watt speaker, 250 watts clean will do less damage than 150 watts distorted. Assuming, of course, you don't bottom out.

whats the sub in the video with the 2 big kicker subs? like is there a model or something?

I want some subs not to big that made loud and great bass but not trunk shaking loud maybe little a bit of shake not to agressive to the point of breaking my car but I need help with what brand watt, and what amp is the best for the bass and clearness I need help!!! Also trying to install and aftermarket maybe pioneer screen!

3:10 how t f does my 5 goe down to 14hz??

I play metal n hiphop its amazing bass

I had that jbl in the video it was ok but I wanted more so I went with the Skar duel IX-12’s with a 500 rms Skar amp now I’m upgrading to two VXF-12 from Skar and going to run a NVX 3000 rms

You can actually get a sealed AND ported box which is like a 50/50 blend of both rather than 100% sealed or 100% ported. I have a 15 inch fusion sub (125RMS and 600 watt maximum) running on twin quad Chanel 650 (125 RMS) watt pioneer amps in a sealed and ported box and it sounds beautiful.

Kicker 10 inch behind my seat and 2 12s on my seat in a single cab