How to Choose a 12-inch Car Subwoofer
Many people enjoy listening to music while they drive, and the right speaker system can make a difference in the way your favorite audio sounds. Specialized speakers, such as subwoofers, can be added to your existing system to increase bass performance, creating a more layered, saturated, and richer sound, and Power Acoustik makes multiple models to consider for this exact purpose.
Why Do You Need Subwoofers?
For those who may not be familiar with the different types of car audio, it helps to know a bit about the basics of woofers so you know what they can do for you.
- There are several types of car speakers that work in tandem to create the right sound frequencies. While tweeters focus on producing the high frequencies in audio, subwoofers produce the low frequencies, also known as bass.
- Adding a subwoofer to your setup means that even when you already have a good stereo, you can take it to a new level. Most associate these speakers with booming bass, but you don't have to listen to bass-heavy tunes to appreciate a good woofer; even pop, jazz, and classical music can benefit from a woofer that adds realism and dimension.
- Instead of buying a completely new stereo to improve sound, you can add a sub to your existing one instead. This costs much less, and it gives you noticeably impressive results.
What Should You Consider When Buying Speakers?
There are a few things to think about before picking the right subwoofer that relate to what your preferences are, along with your budget and other considerations.
- You'll notice that you have an option between single voice coils and dual voice coils, and this is a matter of wiring. A single voice coil gives you only one option when it comes to connecting components, but you may want to add a tweeter or other products later so a dual voice coil sub gives you more wiring choices for customization via the same cone.
- You can choose a powered or non-powered subwoofer. A powered option needs no other components, while a non-powered model requires an external amplifier.
- Think about the power of the subwoofer, which is measured in RMS ratings. This measures the sound output capability of your sub.
What Are Some Models to Look For?
You'll want to consider a few different options from Power Acoustik that can help to boost your bass.
- With 2,500 watts of power, MOFOS-12D2 models offer 2 Ohms of impedance and a dual voice coil design.
- Check out the GW3-12 design for two coils in a 12-inch car subwoofer that offers a non-enclosed option.
- Put some power in your car with MOFO-124X speakers. These have 4 Ohms of impedance and a combined 3,000 watts of pounding bass.