DO's & DON'Ts - Picking a Subwoofer for YOUR vehicle!

When building a custom car audio system an aftermarket subwoofer is a MUST. But it can be a challenge to pick a subwoofer when so many different options and sizes are available. What size subwoofer should we get? How many voice coils? 4 ohm or 2 ohm? Will the subwoofer be better in a ported or sealed box? In this video we look at the "Do's and Don'ts" for choosing a car audio subwoofer!
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[@ventured4979]

Breaking things down into simpler terms for less experienced people is a perfect way to get appreciation from new viewers. Great video man!

[@leandrozacovichi5537]

I see a CAF video, I like it and then watch it.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

You guys are the best! Thanks! 🤗

[@filibertofonseca8083]

Same

[@richardedwards595]

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[@buya_pr]

I just did the same thing 😂😂

[@fuccboiroy5624]

Facts

[@koolBOY8323]

i vote we call everything 'walmart watts' except for RMS. maybe then people will get it.

[@NemoPropaganda]

Best comment I've read in 2021.

[@qua7771]

As an former tech, I can tell Wal-Mart watts from what can be reported as RMS most of the time. There's a certain build quality required in high current capable amps. Anything worth buying is worth researching.

[@taylorgile8317]

Wish watts seems more fitting

[@reyeselizabeth8948]

Hello I need help please somebody help me. I want to upgrade my factory sound on my 23 vw Taos but the person couldn’t take the dashboard apart or open it because he couldn’t unclip it and didn’t want to break it, please I need to upgrade it’s driving me crazy thanks

[@NateJeckel]

@@reyeselizabeth8948 then pay a professional....

[@madcrabber1113]

I knew none of this when I built my own dual subs and wired my 1986 Honda Civic Si back in 86. I just wanted more bass and louder volume. It's a miracle I didn't blow my car up!

[@willielord6106]

😂🤣🤣

[@patrickkish6662]

Poop! I already chose my subs! Now I need a Do's and Don'ts video on building a time machine

[@mattrondeau7466]

Do NOT buy your flux capacitor from Wish.

[@patrickkish6662]

@@mattrondeau7466 Dude....How did you know?😞

[@infinite5oul578]

Thank you so much for this very simplified video. After 3 decades I finally know what Ohms are and understand Impedance. I subscribed and look forward to gaining more understanding so I can build my garage sound system.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

This is an excellent introductory primer and hopefully you have helped many of those who are new to the hobby from going to their retailer and just buying the loudest, most expensive subwoofer system they offer. The time you spend in planning your build, in learning the things you need to know about to make a good decision about what direction you plan to take and which piece(s) of gear will best get you there within the budget available to you will be rewarded later on with a superior system and, most likely, less money wasted on poor combinations of components.

[@OneCord2Short]

Thank you for taking the time to put something like this together!

[@11LowDown11]

Back in the 90’s we called the ‘company rated power’ “I.L.S. POWER” (if lightening strikes) when we read the back of the box! Great vids!

[@andrewdicker8877]

I was literally looking this up today, good job on updating the old video!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I've had similar videos but first time focusing on dos and donts for subs 🙌

[@andrewdicker8877]

@@CarAudioFabrication whoops, my apologizes

[@andrewdicker8877]

@@CarAudioFabrication keep up the great work!

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

Everyone needs to know these basics! Great video

[@jamesyoung9078]

Um dang I watched this video and I'm thoroughly impressed with the knowledge this guy has. I want a box 2 12 inch subs and an amp for under the back seats of my 2004 f150

[@michaelcousins3188]

In the mid 1990's i did my homework and bought my first subwoofer.I bought a JL Audio 12W6 and i had it wired into 3 ohms in a sealed box and used a GENESIS Dual Mono at low gain to power it.The sound was musical,loud and very tight and i have not had to buy another sub and both the amp and subwoofer are still in use now! The JL needed to have its foam replaced but its been an amazing sub.I have just bought a car with a Bose system which has 2 'free air' (fires into the trunk) subs and they are loud but sound totally fluffy and uncontrolled....sealed enclosure anytime.

[@tedtan6449]

Genesis uk amps awesome

[@daviddeatherage4219]

Most cars I owned had jl subs. 3 12w6 on Fosgate bd1500.1. It's life changing. Nothing else can compare. Sealed for the win

[@B15SDMDESIGNS]

@@daviddeatherage4219 I had 4 x 15w6 in a sealed enclosure running off a huge class A/B Hifonics amp (forgot which one it was) and since then ive been forever trying to chase that sound quality. I recently got back into car audio after nearly 20 years and went with the JL 13W7 in a ported enclosure and HD1200/1 amp and im quite disappointed as its just not quite what I expected. Now im thinking of selling the 13W7 and replace with 3 x 12" more efficient subs

[@daviddeatherage4219]

@@B15SDMDESIGNS I've always ran hifonics Zeus love em. But I am in love with 13w3s three of those put serious stretch marks in paint on quarter panels.

[@AF_1892]

JL audio are jerks. I fell super in love with hs boyfriend. I had never had my skeleton shook as hard as his 2 12". No treble fancy stuff but the system blew my panties off. *I must have this*. And I did.😊

[@Neepulainen13]

This is exactly what I'm going to with my next installation.. Woofer and amp with good efficiency. Right size woofer with right size box. No more issues with car electrics.

[@Legault6789]

Loved watching your training videos for audio control at Best Buy! Got paid to watch caf!

[@mildtowildrc7343]

That was a great video👍I’m a retired Car Audio Specialist and just watched to check you out and very well explained to people in a very misleading market❤️I would add that the car is the biggest factor in the choice and only take a few test to determine the cars resonant frequency to get the best sub❤️Most people think I have a pair of 15” subs in my H2😂A simple 5 channel 1000 watt Fockford amp and a JL13w3 tuned at 25hz ported and will play smooth and bounce the wipers on low notes😂👍❤️30yrs at it and still got bass in all my rides at 53yrs old and love my music loud and clean👍

[@lloydhudson9032]

That's a nice combo. That type of system in a suv or a hatchback hits hard.

[@williamaraujo779]

whats Fockford? 😆

[@daviddeatherage4219]

My two 13.5w3 on a cheap 60bucks performance technique 3200w Amp. Was the closest setup to audio performance perfection 3 12w6on fosgate800.A2. I miss my youth

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

@@williamaraujo779 I think he misspelled Rockford , as in Rockford Frostgate

[@rogerswearengin8452]

The simple explanations, and plain english are much appreciated. I usually find more discouraging frustration. Three long paragraphs full of math and theory, then a short one that leaves ya more confused. Ya know the ones, that just as well be hieroglyphics.

[@thedirtbikeguy]

I’m glad I found this channel! Helped me alot to figure out that my 360W 10” hideaway sub has the same amount of bass or just a little less then my mums VX that has a 12” sub and 6x9s being run on 2 800w amps and a 1000w amp.

[@FriendM2010]

Dude, it felt pretty advanced to me . 🤥🥴🤓. I Think if I watch enough of your videos, I’ll get a plan together. Not a lot of space in a 90’s air cooled Porsche 911.

[@cosasdepuromacho1247]

I am a fan of fine and aggressive music since I assembled my first mazda rx-7 and I put some chrome rings on it, Momo brand, and you are a tough one installing and combining car music systems 🔥👌👍💯💪

[@chadg6874]

Back in the late 90s / early 2000s I had 4 infinity perfect 12s in a Toyota Celica, 2000w rms, capacitor, built custom enclosures, removed the rear seat and built a ported wall with two 8 inch subs on it as well. Yes, it was loud and rattled all the sheet metal on that car, no matter how much dynamat I installed 😂 .... Now I'm an old fart missing the old days, a buddy gave me a powered RF punch all in one. Takes up hardly any space and it still HITS! I would even have to say if sounds cleaner than my old system, which was way more moving air than that small space could handle

[@interstellarM81]

Hey I have a Toyota celica.. don’t give me any ideas now 🐝 lol

[@chadg6874]

@@interstellarM81 oh you should totally do it 😂 I had the long nosed 90s Celica

[@tedtan6449]

I'm 57, my car is rigged from 90's stuff. Of course JL audio control and soundstream. Enjoy it, especially summer.

[@downtoearthconstruction7768]

I have a Memphis 6.5 Mojo under the back seat. I built a ported box using a box calculator, I have a audio pipe 2200w amp not sure the rms. But its plenty, with a good sound with the rest of my components. Turned up, my sps has hit 124 which is pretty impressive for a 6.5 now I know they're not exactly have the best rating that I love it.

[@whitelion6s459]

Thank you for your awesome video brother 👍

[@jstiggs2002]

These are really helpful videos. Thanks.

[@AlmightyMauMau]

Every don’t he mentioned I did in my current system 🤦🏾‍♂️ Definitely know what not to do next time. Good video

[@jacobusdegroot7557]

Great channel! Keep up the good work.

[@markwhite270]

Great information, Thank you!

[@rajaryanigdncxhadk4090]

Thank u so much 🥹🙏💕💐 people like you who explain beautifully over the internet, are the reason why people like us can understand and learn stuff, which we probably could have never learnt elsewise. So much respect and gratitude for you. 👑🤗

[@gotmadskillz08]

This video was very informative. Solid content! How would I determine the right size powered subwoofer such as watts rms that will pair well with my car speakers? I have 4 55 watt rms infinity speakers with an amp pushing 75 watts per channel.

[@doggedouthondas9222]

I'm just now getting into stereo equipment and for the last couple weeks I've been going on a deep dive into car audio Fabrications channel I love this content I appreciate you making your content not only for advanced audio files but for newbies like me too it makes me confident that I can really continue to dive into my audio journey. Thanks for the great content keep up the great work

[@nurk_barry]

I have done the same I have my license suspended for the last two years and therefore I’m not been driving but I’ll be back on the road any day now and I’ve been binge watching car audio fabrication and planning my new car install. I’ve been building speaker boxes for the last two years now to occupy my time and I’ve gotten pretty good at it and most of my success is thanks directly to this channel!

[@earthangel8875]

I appreciate your video. I have some homework to do. Thank you Angel from The Bay

[@artyfarty87]

I know you acknowledged this video as being a bit more basic for entry level, but I consider it to be a good refresher for those who "think" they are experts. IMO the Ohms law math stuff is pretty fun to do, I've done it for two personal projects, thanks for the info Bro :-)

[@richyoung4051]

yup thats me. this channel is a whole ass humble pie for me and reminds me i have a good bit more to learn for professional installs and good and clean work. im not cocky or anything its just sometimes i feel i know enough to get by, but then i watch this channel and i instantly rethink that 🤣 i love learning this stuff so its okay 🙃

[@roddydykes7053]

I swear people who do math for fun are a different breed

[@catman1304]

Thanks for the info bro.

[@kellygregg3688]

Thanks, I used Crutchfield in the 80's, I just went on just for information and they couldn't recommend a whole system for my porsche. So I'm heading to my local professional auto system. 🤙 Nonetheless great info.

[@stayglocked1721]

Usually I pay someone to do all this for me and with my budget I’m never happy but since I’ve been subscribed I have the flexibility of doing things on my own and saving money in doing so. This is the first time in 20 years that I have the sound I been wanting. Your video are great, thank you.

[@AF_1892]

Do it yourself! I'm a 44 yr old chick who had to undo electrical damage to a 20 yr old vehicle. No power to any audio. Some man said you can't run wires though the Firewall. Hey see that anaconda red power wire running there? I Did that and your shop has damaged my truck "he screamed you can't do that". Oh I did that 20 yrs ago.

[@AF_1892]

This channel is advanced for me. I draw from college physics knowledge. Yeah I graded homework and labs. So I am a very academic person. It makes me happy to see ppl rob me. They don't know they are gonna get a nice good shock from a cap. I just increased the power of things stolen.

[@AF_1892]

Don't be afraid to try it. My Mentor would say "if you didn't do it right nothing happens. Still not going keep working. 20 retries probably 200 then you reconfig and it slaps.

[@enchantingboudoirphotograp4782]

I chose and built a 5 inch subwoofer for my 50w x 2 + 100 w subwoofer in my 1986 Porsche 944. sounds perfect for that car.

[@theejoeylee]

A whole 5" !! Holy smokes man! Now don't go blowing out your windshield

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

Feeling good about my dual IDMAX 12's

[@randallbaker9055]

Awesome subs

[@tammyforbes2101]

You don’t need a high output alt unless your just running 10k watts going full tilt non stop! Just do what I did get you a giant XP3000 battery or two and some good double runs of ofc and a cheap charger and give your stock alt a break every now and then charging them and it works great. I got DC audio 2k and 175.4 and my lights never dim and my voltage never drops below 13.4! I don’t know how my stock alt is tiny but it works has for years now. 105k miles later and it’s all still going strong! I did replace my stock battery and changed Alt once but it was just due nothing to do with the system! I’m sure it shortened it’s life some but it still lasted 190k miles! Yea I always add battery’s till my voltage stops dropping but I never been over 400amps in a car either! But like I said 5-10k you might need one just to keep all the big battery’s charged but I bet I could do 5k daily and get by with stock alt long as I got plenty of reserve battery power.

[@erniemyers1239]

Hey bro this is the first time am seeing your channel and I learn alot from you. I have a 2011hunda civic and I want to know what is the right sobufer and power amp should .do l have to change the stock radio in my car?

[@SinisterScoundrel6562]

I'm trying to put together a Boss Triple 10 incher set. I hope my ported box and subs are a perfectly fine combination.

[@impulseproman]

My Alpine Type R 12" Sub Killing my hatchback STI And I LOVE IT

[@thatunknownguy2680]

My current build is overkill, but it's for SQL. I'm running 2 Fi Audio Q 18s and I love the way it sounds. They're in a 12.5 cubic foot box tuned to 31hz.

[@TylerTheBassCreator]

That isnt SQL lol

[@richyoung4051]

@@TylerTheBassCreator its also not overkill. its never enough bass damn it!!😈

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

Highly considering purchasing a powered sub system for my next vehicle. Cerwin Vega hopefully in my future.🙃

[@richyoung4051]

i have there 7 band eq its freaking amazing

[@jasonlopez4855]

My old school Fosgate 1100a2 and 3(12)HX3 from 1999 still sounds great My son got the new Fosgate ⁉️🤔 I now it has more power than mine but don't hit harder than mine. I'v make my own boxes sense 1993 so I kinda know what I'm doing. AMP's got more power Now then Old.

[@davidperry4013]

I want the Fi Neo 3.5 12 inch sub because I want a lot of bass but, with very high sound quality. Get a 2000 watt 1 ohm amp and calibrate it to 1750 watts. Stock alternator, 0 gauge big 3, and build a custom sealed enclosure that fits like glove underneath the metal beam that is below the parcel shelf of my 2015 Camry.

[@cinnamonrollies]

Mark, what computer programs do you like for designing subwoofer boxes and speaker adapters?

[@Insanity_Crow]

I actually prefer powered subs for budget systems. If you just slap an 800w sub on a factory system it's going to completely overpower it and all you will hear is bass. A 150w powered sub stuffed under a seat is going to do a much better job filling things out. You're right on there.

[@jaygarcia6388]

Yea if u use a 1990s cat now a days new cars have decent speakers

[@ekimandersom4478]

⁠@@jaygarcia6388no new car has decent speakers 😂

[@mindtraveller100]

4:44 I learned that the hard way... I had a top of the line SQ sound system with a Diamond Audio 800 wrms sub, powered by a 600 wrms amp, but i could never pushed it as far as it could go. And to make matters worse, it was a class AB amp, so less efficient than a class D... Nevertheless, it still sounded great.

[@tedtan6449]

my class AB 90's soundstream sounded much better than the amps today. Much of the subs today are better though.

[@thomaskletzl6493]

the first point is something hard to explain but for my car i say that is the system that i want and when i need more space the chairs must go and so on

[@rudolphangel332]

I have 2 12 inch subs running 1,200 watts rms in a 2005 f-150, it’s a super crew cab so it has enough space to maybe even have 15’s

[@elpasitostuntune.p.t.3625]

I subscribed and Like and Comment, Question what you think I should get for a good price on a 2018 Escalade Boss Man??

[@posford]

hi.. love your cannel and thanks for the video . can you recommend me a slim sub for my miata ? looking for the mid betwin quality and budget, really curios to hear you opinion i have JBL600 amp i thought about hooking JBL home sub but the OM thing, dont know about it

[@lunaticckc]

Spent 700$ on skar 10inch sub, 1500 to 1800 sub, got a box they recommend. 2000 watt to 2800 watt amp. 2000 watt cable and amp kits. 200 amp fuse so I overbuilt everything against the sub

[@slumerican8149]

Bro, I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to car audio. I've been watching your vids and I think I'm marginally more understanding of at least the basics. But I know way more than I ever thought went into the "thump" of car audio. Fuck it I'm saying thanks, that's all!

[@verlaistmorte]

I love my level 6s

[@sageRJRJ]

What’s your opinion on running 1 vs. 2 ohms in a subwoofer amplifier? 1 obviously puts the most strain on the amp but provides more power usually. But twice the power is needed to raise volume by only 3 dB. So clearly diminishing returns comes into play with respect to amplifier wattage. I feel like when the difference is 700 vs 500 Watts at 1 and 2 ohms respectively for example, the smarter choice is to run at 2 ohms for the longevity of your amplifier.

[@UPsideDOWNworld321]

1 vs 2 only depends on Amp and can it handle it. Any time you drop ohms you increase watts less ohms more power but Only if the Amp can do 1 ohm

[@matthewbim10]

I love my Kicker 10 inch powered sub! It fills my Camry with bass and isn't too much on the ears or the wallet

[@BrokenProton]

I have a civic exl 2016 with rear deck coaxial db652+ and i plan to put 6502 components for the pillar speakers and the door subs, what’s the best in line amp option for this setup? Or how could i properly run an amp in this car with a factory head unit?

[@chrisdodson7950]

What are your views on the JBL Basspro hub 11 VS CERWIN Vega 12 which is also a hub mount ? Just woundering if you have any opions on them and which might be a better choice for the same price factor ! Thanks

[@o0Donuts0o]

Man I miss my JL Audio 12w0 I had in the early 2000’s. My son is almost old enough to drive and he’s going to get a surprise in his first car. Unfortunately JL is not available in my country so Rockford Fosgate Punch 12 will have to do.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Please do a free air sub setup at some point! Thanks for the video.

[@urbotay]

YES PLEASE! IB Car Audio seems to be the forgotten choice. I just installed 2 Kicker marine IB subs and they sound amazing.

[@zachariahpariah1977]

@@urbotay and the one

[@K-carbon]

Over all leaving out budget what powers underseat subwoofer would you go for???

[@albaazanwar7575]

HI, should i put a 3 way speaker in the front or rear of my car? or should i just get 2 way speakers for the front and rear?

[@eazygfx4815]

Can you do some review/test on some skar subs? The sdr10 and 12’s. Not sure how they compare to like rockford P3D2 or other models

[@JMKDragon]

Im just trying to replace the factory speakers in my 2019 jeep renegade and get an android 12 stereo head. Do I really need a sub or will the door speakers be sufficient enough base for everyday casual listening? And if I do need a sub how small can I go so it doesn’t take up much space? Do under the seat type subs any good? Doesn’t seem to have enough airflow

[@Builtitlikelegos]

This is a request for recommendations if I may. I have a 2022 lexus gx460 with the mark Levinson audio . This system plays plenty loud and clean for me however it does lack some in the low end bass department. What possible add on devices , amp and sub might this community recommend to complement and replace only my existing subwoofer while ideally keeping all of my cargo space free? I'm certainly open to modify my panels to accommodate a more capable sub. Just want to know what to expect in terms of the best possible integration. Hopefully not too complicated to integrate properly lol. Any recommendations are very much appreciated.

[@esschuele6336]

I have a pair old school AudioBahn 15” subs that are 6ohm. Just exactly how should I wire them up. Would running a amp that is rated down to 2ohm in 3ohm work ok?

[@VR6NAVYVW]

I was hoping you would talk about choosing a sub for in cab or in trunk.

[@mattgallegos10]

What would you recommend for door subwoofers for a 2002 buick lesabre?? I only say that to keep most of my trunk space

[@SeanKnapfel033181]

Great videos, I haven't done any audio upgrades in about a decade last system I had was 2 JL W6 10" paired with a Brutus. I recently got a Audi A4 2001 and I'm putting a deck and components in it, also a sub and amp. Was curious if I'm gonna kill my alternator? I got a 12" Scar EVL 2500w and a HIPhonics Zeus 2225.1 Theta, and a Rockville 50 Farad Hybrid LED Car Capacitor w/Dual Meters to hopefully help with my power issue. Anyhelp is super appreciated 🙏, thanks for reading. Deck Alpine ILX-W650. Paired with Alpine KTA-450 4-Channel for the components. Nothing is installed yet, I go next week for install. Car is completely stock. Thanks again for reading.

[@UPsideDOWNworld321]

JL is the best hands down I have 10inch wo like the first version of them 100 watts and it slams

[@EddyStyl3s]

What would you recommend for a good sound quality sub. Been thinking of going with a JL Audio in a sealed box either a 10" or 12" Is there a sub and box you can recommend?

[@nonobee5250]

I have Mazda B2200 Single cab. looking in to putting some Subs in it. which ones would be the best for the small space I have?

[@frozendefender]

@CarAudioFabrication I would like to have a heart to heart conversation regarding amp upgrading vs adding batteries. Maybe it's a culture thing, but here upgrading an alternator is rare to say the least because it offers no advatages when compared to having adittional batteries to even the load.

[@gokunaru10lol14]

I want something like it helps Voice and bass more. Any recommendations?

[@laurantsmccloskey5927]

Always use a couple 10s or 1 12 that'll handle at least 2000 watts rms, an amp no less than 2500 rms & you'll get the bass you want. Build the box exactly or barely larger than than the sub specs ported to anywhere between 40-30 hz & build the rest of the system around that. You'll be happy & you won't keep trying all kinds of different subs & boxes. These subs today behave correctly when powered at their rms or a few hundred watts more

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@icon Actually he is. I mean, he's just being a goof.

[@tacticalrenegade327]

JL vs audiofrog what's your thoughts? For a jeep wrangler sound system build.

[@bluewater7211]

My mercedes is getting 4× c2650x doors. 2 × 10tw1 in a custom box for the c class and 2× 300w Orion amps for the box and 200w amp also Orion for the midrange doors. I'm leaving the stock Harman kardon rear sub and center channel in the dash. The tweeters I'll probably leave HK or switch to a JL 100rms set of tweeters . I'm upgrading the head unit to a Decent Kenwood and would like an old school actual 20 ban equalizer. Was going to go with 2× 12" JL in a custom box but think 10s should be more then sufficient and the 10tw1 is a thin sub so the box doesn't have to be deep in the trunk and still thump hard . Debating if it gets a forward facing box or old-school rear facing.

[@seemoney0314]

I got a 10” JL TW3-D4 it’s shallow mount so i figured it would be good under my back seat. I also got the JL JD500/1 amp. It’s in a sealed box firing down. I got the JL cage to protect it. I wired them to 2ohms to get the full 500W but the sub can only handle 400W RMS so I was told to keep the gain down a bit. Thankfully the amp has a red light telling me if it’s clipping. I turned my volume up to where my door speakers started to distort and then turned it down 2 notches. So 32 is my max volume, I then play a bunch of high bass songs and let them run through. If any of them made that red light come on I turned it down a bit. I think I have it where it needs to be but I’m still scared. I don’t want to blow that sub. I did the ohms x power (800) then I got the square root 28.28 and set the gain to that but it would still clip on certain songs. I have an oscilloscope but I’m not really sure how to use it 😂 I’m in a pickle man and I don’t know what to do. Does anyone have any advice for this amateur? I set the low pass filter to 80. And the bass boost is at like +11.. I have a remote knob on the way so I can turn it down or up thats why I love that clipping light but I’m still scared I’m going to blow it. I have a pioneer DMH-WT3800NEX head unit. It’s all in a 2011 Sierra Ext cab under the back seat. Is there anything I can do to make it better or protect is more? I mean I got it all working, steering wheel controls work, blinker/warning chimes work (they come through the radio in this truck). The amp and sub sounds great it smelled a little bit when I first got on it but I read that was normal and it went away after 5 mins.

[@ekimandersom4478]

All fine except the bass boost, turn that off or down.

[@reckingball6242]

I need some advice I have six P3 12s Rockford Fosgate Subs and what would be a good cheap amp to power those

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

8:51 I noticed one popular company state to not mount amps on sub boxes. So it's only okay to do so if the rms is low?

[@thatoneguy9122]

So for the cubic foot equation. What if I'm making a wedge box. Like I have 16 inches in front and 5 in the back and it's 54 inch wide 14 deep? How would one come up with it?

[@trevoroasay]

What system would you recommend for a 2015 Honda Accord? Been years since I had systems in my car and I want something that sounds clean but also bumps. Thanks!

[@whiskeyweekly7533]

For those who don't know Mark from Car Audio Fabrication, get to know his channel. He's the most meticulous and thorough dudes. I would trust his work with my life.

[@doobedi]

I to put about 2 or 3 10' sub in my 07 4runner. Which is better on power requirement, the Kicker baric L7 vs JL audio???

[@ATXevolutionz]

im looking to recreate the strong tight punch like at concerts from kick drums. what should i look for ?

[@jerodjordan9570]

I love some SPL but as an older bass head I want that DEEP LOW BASS AND NEED IT TO PLAY ACCURATELY FIRST AND FOREMOST! It’s like…I’m impressed at an SPL competition but not my goals anymore…I need every song I listen to, to sound like the original recording.

[@blakebrockhaus347]

Look at the Dayton audio stuff. They have kickass subs

[@jerodjordan9570]

@@blakebrockhaus347 I’ve heard never researched I do have two 12in kicker comp q’s they are supposed to be the best round SQL sub they’ve ever made

[@blakebrockhaus347]

@@jerodjordan9570 oh yeah, comp Qs are great subs. But Dayton ultimax subs can effortlessly play below 20 hz. And it's also pretty fucking accurate. I've got a reference 15 in my car rn. It rolls off at like 28 hz, and if it was in a proper box it'd play down to 15.

[@abrammeza6302]

What do you recommend for a single cab Chevy

[@jvinsnes]

Im looking to get the best audio quality and dont need any sort of spl at all. What type of subs would do that task at a mid-budget price point? I had a DD audio 600Wrms 12" before, but it was harsh and not good sounding

[@semikotyrell6901]

I would go with sounddown x series

[@cooper197]

I have a question I just finished my system and my subs are 2 jbl 12s running around 150 each (that’s the output but rms is 250 but I under delivered so I didn’t blow them) but anyways 2 jbls 250 each and I’m looking at future installs and I can’t decide if I wanna go Rockford or kicker I would most likely go with 2 12s again because Rockford is a classic and supposedly very reliable but I heard kicker is like the new Rockford any suggestions as to what to choose

[@williamking9707]

Also worth noting that while they've always had all the hype, bass is not the be-all, end-all to a good sound system. Oftentimes cheap systems will not be crippled only in bass, but also drop some mids or highs as well- and a genuinely good sound system will represent the whole range! While chasing bass can be fun, make no mistake, giant woofers a system do not make.

[@richardolivarez1265]

​@joslewiswoodcarpenter5171 still going to need a sub....there are certain frequencies that smaller speakers just can't reproduce....there is a reason every good sound system has a some sort of sub....if u don't like too much bass throw in a smaller 8" sub

[@googah.qq1]

go sq and youll never turn back. also an average sq system will easily hit 130db 20hz up to 17khz so don't think that sq system will sound quiet and sharp with no bass

[@jeffsullivan4832]

So I have a FORD escape it’s a 2012 Limited. So I guess that it has a factory subwoofer and amp. Okay. So my question is how can I replace the factory equipment with aftermarket equipment and I want to use a in line converter can you please help me figure out what I need to do ?? THANK YOU 🙏

[@ronaldbarraza8045]

Have y'all built a underseat box 10" subs for a 2022 frontier crew cab?

[@kurttevan]

Hi i have a cheap underseat subwoofer will replacing that with a more expensive underseat sub will i notice or is there any difference in terms of sound quality?

[@captaincobra4578]

Is the Rockville SS8P good for rock music? Would like some more kick and punch

[@melumasango2980]

Hi kindly assist with advise, i have a 10inch JBL shallow mount sub club ws2100. how big the encloser must be and the amp required for that sub

[@hinesvillebass6742]

I have a 18 in my sedan in a ported box. Would your recommend I just say screw it and wall the trunk and drop 2 in

[@KAYAND2000]

Quick question, There is a way to find out the sound out put from a radio that do not have the diagram for the sound harness?

[@paulomartins7900]

What about size gauge for the subwoofer? From the adapter to the subwoofer

[@PTSOPHOTO]

I'm trying to understand car audio. For the subwoofer, I have a '93 Miata and I'd like to put one in the car. I'm willing to do custom work. Often times, I see people placing them in the trunk. But with it being in the trunk, isn't it completely closed off from hearing it? Or is the purpose of a subwoofer and its low frequencies is to create vibrations? Aside from that, I have aftermarket 4x6" Polk db462 speakers in the headrest enclosure (2 in each headrest). In addition to that, I have a Kenwood coaxial speaker in each of the doors. Lastly, I had also installed a Panasonic CQ VX5500 (to match a retro aesthetic interior). I'm wondering where to go from here.