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How to Select the Correct Custom Subwoofer Enclosure for Your Vehicle

If you want an immediate improvement to the sound quality of any vehicle’s sound system, just add good quality car audio subwoofers. Matching the correct components is very important to creating great sound. The shopper really has to spend some time doing research and deciding exactly what type of sound he wants to create.

The first decision to make is what type and size subwoofer is best for your application. In the case of subwoofers, size can make a world of difference for several reasons. While car audio subwoofers are available today in sizes from six to fifth teen inches in diameter, shoppers are sometimes surprised at the volume produced by even the smallest of subs. Nothing will effect the subwoofer’s performance more then matching it to the correct enclosure.
Usually, your available space will tell you how large a sub box you can install. A custom subwoofer enclosure will make a great installation if available. A custom-fit subwoofer enclosure is a sub box that has been made to fit in an “out of the way” location and usually results in a factory look when installed.

The alternative to a custom box is a standard truck subwoofer box. Your choice of sealed or ported will be governed by the specifics of the subwoofer you select. To select the correct sub box, check your subwoofer’s specs. While ported enclosures generally produce louder bass, they also require more space then sealed boxes. So measure your install area first, match a subwoofer that you like to the boxes volume or air space.

The final step in adding a subwoofer is to match it to a good subwoofer amplifier. Again you have to check your subwoofer’s spec sheet to determine the proper power requirements. Don’t allow this procedure to deter you from adding a sub, the results are worth the effort. As you might guess, there are several variables in the selection process that I can’t discuss here. Be sure to click through to see detailed articles on selecting the correct components for a subwoofer installation.

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