Installing a subwoofer in a car: making the right choice of speaker system

It's no secret that the standard speaker system, which is equipped with every car on the conveyor, is not able to provide normal and high-quality bass sound. The only way out of this situation is to install a subwoofer in the car. Prices for such equipment can be different (up to the whole cost of the car itself),
and today we’ll look at how to choose the right speaker system so as not to throw extra money down the drain.

Does he need a car at all?

Before buying, be sure to analyze and weigh the pros and cons. Buying and installing a subwoofer in a car can be pointless if only regular low-power speakers are installed in your car. As a rule, an accumulator and a radio tape recorder should be prepared for this. And the subwoofer, in turn, as an addition, enhances the sound of all music. Therefore, if the speakers in your car are very weak, first replace them and only then move on to the main goal.

Types of appliances

To date, all additional acoustic systems of this kind are divided into two categories - active and passive. In the first case, you do not need to allocate several days for its installation. A few minutes - this is how long it takes for the installation of a subwoofer in the car. The instruction enclosed by the manufacturer in the box with the goods will significantly speed up the whole process, so be sure to follow it. And the job is just to connect the necessary wires to the system, this is the secret of quick installation. But, despite this advantage, active devices have a number of negative factors. Among them - low quality reproducible sound and less durable housing design. As for passive analogues, they do not have such negative qualities as active ones. But at the same time, such a installation of a subwoofer in a car will not be relevant without an additional amplifier, the sound quality of which will depend on its operation. Without it, no melody will play well. The battery discharges much more often, and the installation of a subwoofer in a car can last all day.

Optimum power selection

This criterion directly affects the price category to which the subwoofer will belong. As a rule, when buying, drivers look at the appearance of the device, but this is a deceptive illusion. Sometimes a poor-quality tool can be hidden under a beautiful wrapper, so when buying we pay great attention to technical specifications. The power of this item can be very different, up to 500 watts. But such a subwoofer will cost several thousand dollars, and it is unlikely to fit into your trunk. Therefore, the best power range, according to lovers of car audio, varies from 150 to 250 watts. Such performance is quite enough for high-quality and loud sound of music. And its weight is not 30 kilograms. Such devices will be convenient to install and reliable in operation.