What Are 10-inch Car Subwoofers?
Let's face it; the stereo system that came with your car just isn't what you'd like it to be but dropping big bucks for a fancy new system isn't in your budget either. On the other hand, buying a pair of PowerBass subwoofers is, and with these special speakers, you can upgrade your system in a cinch and give your stereo a complete makeover.
How Do You Choose Subwoofers?
Subwoofers are speakers that bump up the bass in your car. They can also enhance any type of music as they pick up and reproduce the deep, low notes that typical speakers can't. Though they work well alongside other types of speakers, including tweeters and amps, you can install a subwoofer on its own and still hear a noticeable difference in sound quality.
- Consider whether you want woofers that are enclosed with an enclosure being like a box that houses the woofer. Though you don't need enclosed woofers, some audiophiles believe it keeps the sound tighter, and the brand offers both kinds of woofers.
- Familiarize yourself with words like voice coils, cones, and watts as these are considerations you'll use to pick your subwoofer. Voice coils have to do with wiring, and there are single and dual options. The cone is the part of the subwoofer that moves, displacing air to produce sound. Cones are made from varied materials that may affect how your system sounds.
- Impedance of your subwoofer is measured in Ohms, so you'll see terms like a dual 4-Ohm subwoofer or a single 4-Ohm subwoofer. The lower the Ohms, the more power your speaker will draw.
What Is RMS?
A subwoofer's power is quantified in RMS, but what does this mean?
- "RMS" stands for Root Mean Square, which is a measurement of how much power the speaker can handle according to the voltage.
- You'll see this measured as watts, which means the maximum wattage the speaker can output. Thus, if the watts are 20 but the peak power is 40, then you're guaranteed 20 watts but could get up to 40 based on RMS.
Which PowerBass Models Are Available?
Check into some of this brand's offerings as you decide which subwoofer is right for your vehicle.
- For shallow mount woofers that are 10 inches, investigate the S-10TD models. With 4 Ohms and 1,100 watts of power, your car audio will never have sounded better.
- Another way to go is to check out a subwoofer with an enclosure, like the PS-WB110T. Its compact design is perfect for a tight space but is big on sound output.
- The L Series has much to offer, and the L-1004D is no exception. Look into features like an injection molded cone, 4 Ohms, and a 10-inch design that maxes out at 700 watts and is compatible with enclosures.