Car Enclosed Powered Subwoofers

Enclosed Powered Car Subwoofers

There to fill out the lower notes, a car subwoofer is an essential component of a vehicle's sound system for those who enjoy a more complete sound. This full sound is often accomplished with a single subwoofer, but where space is not an issue, dual car subwoofers offer even more bass. Like all subwoofers, enclosed powered models are designed to play low-frequency notes. However, they do have some added characteristics of their own.

Enclosed powered subwoofers combine the characteristics of enclosed subwoofers and powered ones. An enclosed subwoofer features a sealed enclosure, as opposed to ported models, which have ports that allow air to move in and out of the enclosure. This results in a sound often described as 'tighter', with bass notes that can be easily distinguished from each other. This is desirable for classical or jazz music as it makes instruments like the cello sound clean. Unlike enclosed non-powered subwoofers, powered models include a built-in amplifier, making it very easy to install as there is no need to invest in a separate amplifier or spend time connecting them to an existing one.

If space in the vehicle is not a problem, then users looking for powerful bass should opt for larger speakers. However, while it is true that larger speakers mean more bass, the difference may not be that noticeable. So even if users are forced to opt for subwoofers with smaller speakers due to space constraints, they can still enjoy high-quality bass. In fact, there are some small, yet bass-heavy under seat subwoofers. On the other hand, power is an important consideration. Opt for models with higher RMS power ratings for louder bass. Another important rating is sensitivity. Subwoofers with higher sensitivity ratings need less power to be as loud as those with a lower sensitivity rating.

A subwoofer's frequency range describes the frequency of the sounds a subwoofer can play. Models with a lower frequency range can play lower bass notes. However, the human ear cannot discern subsonic frequencies, so there is no advantage to a subwoofer that plays them. In fact, subsonic frequencies may be using extra power for no added benefit.