Subwoofers can really make a speaker system sound amazing. Anyone who has heard the “thud” of the base of a car or home stereo will understand the tremendous benefit of a subwoofer. However, it is important to properly install and care for your subwoofers. Doing otherwise could lead to a less than desirable sound experience. It could also increase the chances of damaging the subwoofer. That is why it is better to use a subwoofer box.
What exactly is a subwoofer box? As the name implies, it is a box in which the actual subwoofer is placed. Again, this prevents the subwoofer from being damaged, but it also ensures that the subwoofer sounds great. Some may find this surprising, but the sound from a subwoofer can change dramatically from cabinet to cabinet. And, yes, that means that one cabinet can make a subwoofer sound great while another cabinet can undermine the sound of the subwoofer.
As such, you can’t just put your subwoofer in “just any old box” and install it in your car. Not only must the cabinet fit your subwoofer properly, it must also fit your car properly. Otherwise, it will not be possible to have the ability to perform at the most optimal levels. Fortunately, there are a host of car subwoofer cabinets that can meet a variety of needs.
There are numerous subwoofer cabinets that are specifically designed for certain car models. That means it has subwoofers for jeeps, Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and many other cars. When classifying subwoofers under the heading of a particular car, it is quite easy to make sure that you are placing the correct subwoofer speakers in your car. Of course, that will have the obvious benefit of a car audio system that meets your expectations.
In addition to vehicle-specific subwoofers, there are also subwoofers that have many unique designs. Each one is intended to deliver a unique audio effect that appeals to a wide variety of audiophiles. Here is a brief description of these different subwoofer designs:
Angled Cabinets – These types of cabinets are designed to fit in vehicles where a traditional cabinet would be difficult to install. Therefore, no one should feel left out when it comes to buying a subwoofer in your car.
Powered and Loaded Enclosures – Consider cabinets the “ultimate” in terms of their ability to deliver high-quality amplified sound with added features.
Unamplified, Loaded Cabinets – Same as above but without beefed-up amplification.
Sealed Enclosures – Airspace is taken into account and becomes the primary design guide in creating these cabinets.
Tube Enclosures – Tube style design is intended to deliver full bass sound in one specific direction.
Of course, there are many other subwoofer cabinets on the market and each one has its own positives. You simply need to match a particular cabinet to a particular subwoofer for your particular needs. When you find the right combination, you will find that your car audio experience will far exceed your initial expectations.