How to choose the right subwoofer for your car or truck | Crutchfield

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If you love bass, whether it's the mirror-rattling kind or the more subtle kind that adds fullness and nuance to any music, a subwoofer is the way to go. Which sub is right for you depends on many factors, including the size of your vehicle, what music you like, and also the type of installation involved.
Shop for car subwoofers: www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc2D...
All subwoofers need an amp, whether it's built into the enclosure of a powered sub or mounted separately from the enclosure. The installation for either type is roughly the same; you need to grab power from your car's battery and then connect signal either from an aftermarket receiver's preamp outputs or by tapping into factory wiring.
Need help getting started? Watch our video to find out more about installing an amp and sub in your car. A powered sub installation will be about the same as the process described here, except that the amp is built into the sub box: • How to install an amp ...
You've got lots of choices when it comes to adding a sub to your vehicle, even if space is tight. Life is too short to live without good bass! You can always contact one of our advisors if you need some guidance, they'll help you find the right sub for you.
Learn more at Crutchfield:
1. What are dual voice coil subwoofers? www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc2D...
2. Sealed vs. ported sub enclosures: www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc2D...
3. How to match subwoofers and amplifiers: www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc2D...
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  • @atomic2903
    @atomic29033 жыл бұрын

    bought some really good speakers now i need a car

  • @navenpillay

    @navenpillay

    3 жыл бұрын

    top comment god

  • @yrnber4407

    @yrnber4407

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@navenpillay 😂😂😂😂

  • @uncrustable9923

    @uncrustable9923

    3 жыл бұрын

    ay four months later... did you ever get a car?

  • @LaTunk

    @LaTunk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude😭😭

  • @fjerome5958

    @fjerome5958

    3 жыл бұрын

    I knew I wasn't the only one that did that before lol 😆

  • @ThushiMj
    @ThushiMj4 жыл бұрын

    How much bass you want vs how much groceries you want 😂😂😂 best level of example

  • @flyinciv9523

    @flyinciv9523

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thushi Mj always got the middle seat. Unless you have a fun car that doesn’t😂

  • @reny_b296

    @reny_b296

    4 жыл бұрын

    Charlie L u can but ur subs under the backseats that have ventilations holes that are on the sides of the seats they are not that bad looking

  • @flyinciv9523

    @flyinciv9523

    4 жыл бұрын

    R3NyB 26 I would totally do that if I could afford it😭😂

  • @UndergroundRoy

    @UndergroundRoy

    4 жыл бұрын

    haha

  • @francowolfmurd9758

    @francowolfmurd9758

    4 жыл бұрын

    For example my Honda Civic with 2 15’s I can basically have 2 bags of groceries in my trunk gahaga

  • @xbxspartan
    @xbxspartan3 жыл бұрын

    this is probably the most professional video about subs on youtube. answers a lot of questions.

  • @jayrolla_xse4238

    @jayrolla_xse4238

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts.

  • @LerRhann
    @LerRhann3 жыл бұрын

    Having been in car audio since 1997 and having a degree in electronics, I can say this is a good video for beginners. I like all of the explanations of the different types. Very good.

  • @montrose5paulina
    @montrose5paulina3 жыл бұрын

    tThese guys have some of the best customer service, hands down. Highly recommended.

  • @koeingsegg
    @koeingsegg4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that answers a lot of questions.

  • @joehaaayyez765
    @joehaaayyez7654 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to mention how it gets addicting lol I started with a single 8 on 100 watts now I’m at two 15’s on 3500 watts in a box that is so big I had to assemble it in my trunk!

  • @O.z.713

    @O.z.713

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣👍🏽

  • @user-un1sh8xh5v

    @user-un1sh8xh5v

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here went from a single 12 on around 25 to 50 W in my bedroom to 2 18’s on 6500 W

  • @kingbutters2721

    @kingbutters2721

    4 жыл бұрын

    1452 u gonna go deaf that’s too much power to ur ears

  • @davidatrian913

    @davidatrian913

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fr 🤣🤣🤣

  • @user-un1sh8xh5v

    @user-un1sh8xh5v

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @crimsonred9207
    @crimsonred92073 жыл бұрын

    Really good video series y’all have going on for beginners!!!

  • @TheOzzyhoffpauir1991
    @TheOzzyhoffpauir19914 жыл бұрын

    This guy is cool! The way he explains things.

  • @Softballcrazy
    @Softballcrazy3 жыл бұрын

    Man. I used to have a thumping system in the back of a Jeep Wrangler. Sound was awsome!!

  • @airigone1257
    @airigone12578 ай бұрын

    I'm officially a crutchfield fanboy. No idea what i was doing this weekend dropping that kind of money on a sytem having no idea about nothing. When i came to my senses and reached out to costumer support with my concern; they checked all the orders i made in the last 3 days and said the parts i chose would indeed go well toward making a great system. Thank you, Tom.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback and the story! We will let Tom know his help was appreciated!! We offer lifetime technical support that can help guide you through any installation hiccups or questions. Their phone number is included on the order invoice to help make it easy to reach them

  • @antoniomelo5095
    @antoniomelo50952 жыл бұрын

    yup thats all i need man im going to best buy tmr morning and getting sub installed with no doubt in my mind

  • @rrod1067
    @rrod10672 жыл бұрын

    This man explains this so damn good

  • @jasonwestrik2664
    @jasonwestrik26643 жыл бұрын

    Everything from Mozart to Metallica has bass... ...And Justice for All has left the chat

  • @jabeezus5200

    @jabeezus5200

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @brycecunningham5816
    @brycecunningham58163 жыл бұрын

    most helpful video i’ve watched

  • @JohnG1000
    @JohnG10003 жыл бұрын

    3:10 15s sealed in a proper box will go low and loud . Usually the same size box for a ported 12 .

  • @swetardhd3880
    @swetardhd38804 жыл бұрын

    I would say get an amplifier that has at least 50% more power than the RMS rating. Because of the impedance rise caused by the box, your sub will never see anywhere near the power that your amp puts out at nominal load. Also, it’s better to have a bigger amp running low than having a smaller amp running at it’s limit all the time.

  • @PalpatinesPlumber

    @PalpatinesPlumber

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, the sub will only suck in the amount of power it needs and it is not recommended to have the amp gain at max to give some buffer so the amp will last a long time

  • @tholo86

    @tholo86

    10 ай бұрын

    so for a 300rms sub you get what? 450rms amp? ahahhaa funny and waste of money on the amp.

  • @joserivera9122

    @joserivera9122

    7 ай бұрын

    @@tholo86😂

  • @netzoned

    @netzoned

    6 ай бұрын

    I would never say what you said. The only reason to get a more powerful amp would be if in the future you knew you were going to add another sub. In other words, the video is correct. For instance, 200 watts = 150-200 watt amp... _NOT 300 watts!_ Regarding amp/s and upgrade/s, it would also have to deduce possibly more channels, such as going from 2 or 4 to 8, in the case of going active on the mid-woofers, tweeters, (mids), keeping the original sub amp and then replacing the other amp with enough channels, or possibly _two_ more amps, (depends). In this case, you would probably want to get rid of the original amp and just add two amps with enough power and channels (with DSP). (Again, depends.)* And, on and on and...! *If the low, deep sub sound is upgraded/more powerful and drowns out most everything else, well, some people may like that, but most people probably will not. "Also, it’s better to have a bigger amp running low than having a smaller amp running at it’s limit all the time." That, in no manner or form, applies! If it does, that's because the system was not properly configured/designed/wired/powered. And, for the most part, and the vast majority of the time, "impedance rise caused by the box" is not even relevant. Again, all of the previous. IOW, your post is bad advice. Don't get insulted. Take this as a learning experience. Obviously, someone such as yourself should have a pro do the design/installation according to your budget. Or, at least the design according to your taste/budget, choose the equipment/wiring, and you do the installation. To whoever: Crutchfield has great service!

  • @gradywalter4352

    @gradywalter4352

    16 күн бұрын

    I’m watching this video because I decided to buy a sub BECAUSE I just learned this in my ECE lab 2 days ago LMFAO

  • @philipt1772
    @philipt17723 жыл бұрын

    Great video, about to look at crutchfield for a sub

  • @kontoriu8436
    @kontoriu843611 ай бұрын

    The thing he didn't mention was 'free air', which is subwoofer put usually on rear deck. This option is good for guys who want low bass sub, that doesn't take so much space.

  • @karter_on_ios6368
    @karter_on_ios63682 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video, thank you JR!

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are glad JR's video helped! Let us know when we can help again

  • @jaylonpheen
    @jaylonpheen Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was very helpful

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! If you need anything further, please let us know.

  • @brookecolton161
    @brookecolton1614 жыл бұрын

    one 12" is all i need

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    A classic.

  • @robertdowell6966

    @robertdowell6966

    3 жыл бұрын

    Crutchfield what amp do I need for 2 15-pr10d4v2 Memphis thanks

  • @scarletbeckett7075

    @scarletbeckett7075

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately the average penis size is 6"

  • @alex_631

    @alex_631

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scarletbeckett7075 i always score below average

  • @prashanthkolli4202
    @prashanthkolli42024 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video 👍🏼

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out, Prashanth!

  • @willkmoorman
    @willkmoorman3 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. Thanks

  • @TheCymbalProject
    @TheCymbalProject5 ай бұрын

    Sub VS golf clubs.... dude hits my middle age hard with that one.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    5 ай бұрын

    Quite the dilemma! 😃

  • @missayawk
    @missayawk3 жыл бұрын

    JL Audio makes the best enclosed subwoofers from 8s to 12s.Deep clean bass.

  • @primogun

    @primogun

    2 жыл бұрын

    B2audio! 12inch subs!!

  • @dominobeast925
    @dominobeast9254 жыл бұрын

    He’s pretty good 😂💪🏽

  • @metalmasterlp
    @metalmasterlp3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video thanks

  • @Chawduhn
    @Chawduhn2 жыл бұрын

    This dude has the best tutorials I have ever seen

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video, Jordan! We'll try to keep 'em coming! :-)

  • @aatilampinen6923
    @aatilampinen69232 жыл бұрын

    Very good and clear video

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @samnuelthay9506
    @samnuelthay95063 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, answered all my questions.

  • @metallic6121
    @metallic61212 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! I just bought a DS18 1500w and two 12" subwoofers and a touchscreen pioneer radio. I have a 2004 Chevy Blazer that it's going in. They are going to be installing it next week. I hope I picked out a decent sub, amp and radio for this vehicle. As you can tell, this is my first time doing anything like this. Fingers crossed.

  • @shortboy9725

    @shortboy9725

    2 жыл бұрын

    how is it?

  • @metallic6121

    @metallic6121

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shortboy9725 It is plenty for me. I didnt want something that was going to peel the paint off the SUV every time the bass hit lol. I'm very satisfied. I really like the fact that you can still hear the song as the bass hit. It's perfect for me. I havent even had it full blast yet lol.

  • @samh7982
    @samh79824 жыл бұрын

    my pick is the dual 13W7AE-D1.5 with custom ported box and sound deadening for the trunk

  • @brandongear7184
    @brandongear7184 Жыл бұрын

    The fact that he commented on how much room for gold clubs is funny because that's literally my only concern with adding a sub.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! That's always important!! 🙂⛳

  • @chrislee4470
    @chrislee44703 жыл бұрын

    6.5 sinful sound sub, 500 watt Audiopipe amp in a 2017 tacoma talk about feeling it in the front seat

  • @vctrflrs3687
    @vctrflrs3687 Жыл бұрын

    I just got alpines put in every speaker now I need an amp and the woofer itself nd I think this helped with what I’d need 🤙🏽

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    Alpine is a great choice! Would you like help choosing an amp?

  • @vctrflrs3687

    @vctrflrs3687

    Жыл бұрын

    @@crutchfield yes I’m new when it comes to subwoofers, what amp and subwoofer would u recommend that would be cheapest to go with the speakers?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you want to power the new speakers with the amp too? If so, what model are they and how many? Do you need a sub box?

  • @Mickocarbomb
    @Mickocarbomb2 жыл бұрын

    I have the small angled 1x11 kicker speaker in my kia soul and it works good, but it gets hot even with maxed out AC. Nothing is set too high.

  • @judahsimmons6208
    @judahsimmons62082 жыл бұрын

    I just don’t know how to set it up

  • @Confidential619
    @Confidential6192 жыл бұрын

    It's a hard decision because I would like the way 2 10s would hit in a sealed box, but I also like the way dual 12s in a ported box would sound. I think I would go with 12s in a ported box though. Won't hit as hard but still get kind of the best of both ..mainly sound quality.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a popular choice!

  • @alexyoungboss6745

    @alexyoungboss6745

    Жыл бұрын

    @@crutchfield You guys locate in Brooklyn ??

  • @Jpt383
    @Jpt3833 жыл бұрын

    Thank. You. Very. Much.

  • @q990b
    @q990b Жыл бұрын

    First I wanted to say that your video gave me an idea of what I should buy and it helped me so much. Thanks. Also I wanted to ask what is that kicker sub in the back?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    The one shown around time 2:04 is the Kicker CompC loaded box: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_206DCWC122/item.html

  • @JD-ym2hg
    @JD-ym2hg Жыл бұрын

    I just got a new 12” 600watt rms with a 800 watt rms amp, and I’m very impressed by the performance, it’s only one sub and it produces more than enough bass, I can’t really listen to it at max volume because I don’t want to go deaf 😂

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    lol We are glad to know that you are enjoying your gear! Which sub and amp models are you using in your system? What process did you follow to set the gain on the amp?

  • @jeremym8869

    @jeremym8869

    Жыл бұрын

    did u get a ported box?

  • @JD-ym2hg

    @JD-ym2hg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeremym8869 yes

  • @JD-ym2hg

    @JD-ym2hg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@crutchfield I actually blew a fuse when I tried to install it so I took it to an audio shop and they set it up. It worked great but ig they set the gain too high or something, because I burnt the voice coil in 4 days 😭. It was covered under warranty tho so I got it replaced :)

  • @prashanthkolli4202
    @prashanthkolli42024 жыл бұрын

    Is it easy to detach and reatach a sub whenever we need to have more cargo area...

  • @mk4boi948

    @mk4boi948

    4 жыл бұрын

    Prashanth Kolli Depends on what you call easy. A subwoofer is very easy, it’s two wires to detach per sub. The amp is taking off at least 5 wires, radio, RCAs, Power, and ground.

  • @Dave-by4ch

    @Dave-by4ch

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s pretty easy, just unplug two wires - one for positive terminal and one for negative terminal and remove the box. You just need to make sure those wires don’t touch each other and hopefully nothing metal

  • @SpencerLemay

    @SpencerLemay

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you make it easy to remove the sub you make it easy to steal it too. I'm going to bolt mine in with multiple kinds of security screws.

  • @Feuervix
    @Feuervix Жыл бұрын

    After a lot of research i am now ready to get a sub

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    Which sub did you land on?

  • @iraqifoodcart8447
    @iraqifoodcart84473 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this thinking, "I should be writing this stuff down so I know what to look for when I upgrade my bass"

  • @rexlysailas4215
    @rexlysailas42152 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Buddy

  • @goblinphreak2132
    @goblinphreak21322 жыл бұрын

    Sealed is always better. Why? Sound Quality. Yes, ported can hit harder at a particular frequency. But you end up with port noise, and possible mechanical noise from the woofer itself (the excursion noise). Some people don't notice it, or simply don't care. Only get the sub in a tiny plastic housing with amp built in if you are pressed for room. Those kinds of things can fit under the seat, but they wont sound as good as a dedicated sub in a box, with an external amp. My first system I ever had was a 12" kicker in a sealed box in my 1993 del sol. I loved that system. Kicker speakers all around, single kicker 12." You could literally hear me coming down the street. My buddy would always say "I heard you coming" and it wasn't anything special. I didn't have 1000 watts of sub power. I had the door speakers connected to the headunit power (pioneer, so 15w x4) and then one of those walmart crunch amps. Way back when I didn't know shit. Got the 12" kicker from the audio shop next door, they gave me a deal. The box was a "build it yourself" kit where you glue it and it came with straps to hold it together until the glue dried. I used nails to make it stronger when I glued it along with the straps, and later cut the straps. It hit hard. It rattled your chest. And then my next car was a 06 s2000. And I had a ported box and it never sounded "right." Then after that I traded the s2k in for an 2005 subaru wrx sti.... At that point I bought a dual 12" ported box combo (subs came in the box) and again, there was port noise and just never sounded as good as sealed. Ended up being an idiot and giving the subs too much power and it fried them. Because I wanted that hard hitting bass I used to get with my sealed system. And then I finally went back to sealed. A single 12" 500 watt rms capable subwoofer, and threw 500 watts rms into it. And sure enough, it hit harder, and sounded better than that dual 12" ported box. Ported boxes are only good at one frequency. And usually its a frequency music barely ever hits. Sure great for competitions but musically, its crap. Now the idea of those double camber builds. Where you have either two separate ports for front/rear of speaker or half sealed and half ported, those might hit well musically. But a typical ported box, trash.

  • @johnnycorn7225

    @johnnycorn7225

    2 жыл бұрын

    Finally somebody that feels the same way I do I just can't stand that fuzzy loose soft muddy base from a ported box. And yes I have tuned higher and use different subs tried it all I am not satisfied with ported base.

  • @dallasjohnson7492

    @dallasjohnson7492

    2 жыл бұрын

    yall are miscalculating the size of the ported box or the size of the trunk its going in to

  • @goblinphreak2132

    @goblinphreak2132

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dallasjohnson7492 not at all. Ported sucks. Period. Ive been to tons of car shows and the one thing in common was ported boxes have port noise. Even when its in a trunk of a car, you still hear the port noise. In 13 years of hearing systems, ive NEVER heart a ported system beat the sound quality of a sealed system. Do ported get louder? Sure, but loud isnt always better. Quality matters more. And the best quality you can get is from sealed.

  • @shanemichaelneal
    @shanemichaelneal3 жыл бұрын

    I got 2 12kickers, theyre only rated 300watts a piece but i have a 1100 watt 1 channel amp

  • @jodavies2637
    @jodavies26373 жыл бұрын

    I m still using my 12" CERWIN VEGA STROKER

  • @daveruegg6769
    @daveruegg67693 жыл бұрын

    Can you Please do a video rating the best all inclusive Powered Sub/Amp kits for under $500

  • @AlexHernandez-mz1cy

    @AlexHernandez-mz1cy

    2 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @rievance9615
    @rievance96153 жыл бұрын

    For a nissan exterra, what size is going to sound good? There's a Rockville 10" 500watt built in amp/sub combo I'm looking at. Idk if it's going to thump or be hollowy. Or if the 6.5"300watt is ideal. Help !

  • @BashBoy-rd4ki
    @BashBoy-rd4ki3 жыл бұрын

    TIME TO BOP SOME RIP ROACH😈😈

  • @rudolphangel332
    @rudolphangel3323 жыл бұрын

    I upgraded my door speakers and head unit, now I need an amplifier and a subwoofer to complete my sound system (The brand I use is pioneer)

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    We offer a few different Pioneer subs and amps to help meet many different sounds and performance levels, and recommend contacting an advisor to discuss your specific goals to get a personal recommendation. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx

  • @orion2250
    @orion22503 жыл бұрын

    I just want to go as low as I can at a reasonable db level. So I can sit and enjoy all of the music. Don’t need to rattle the trunk or make the sheet metal twerk..but hearing how the music was intended.. not too much to ask?

  • @s7v7nfiv5
    @s7v7nfiv54 жыл бұрын

    I got Skar 18” in my Mini Cooper

  • @erikybarra3898

    @erikybarra3898

    4 жыл бұрын

    WTF?! How's is that even possible?!

  • @Leabough1

    @Leabough1

    4 жыл бұрын

    No more trunk for you

  • @stiffe9608

    @stiffe9608

    4 жыл бұрын

    To big budd may sound good but a smaller speaker is better

  • @toffiebezzie1921

    @toffiebezzie1921

    4 жыл бұрын

    Stiffe lol no😂 Do you know what you’re talking about? No, no you don’t 😂

  • @oconnorgannon

    @oconnorgannon

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@toffiebezzie1921 LOL?! Yes he does. A Mini has less air space than say, a truck or SUV, so a smaller sub WOULD be more appropriate, some people's tastes may vary.

  • @perrocuhhh2428
    @perrocuhhh24283 жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget about the epicentro 🎶

  • @jadentaylor6326
    @jadentaylor63263 жыл бұрын

    review on the kicker comp c 15?

  • @damien40774
    @damien407742 жыл бұрын

    Love your video I gotta 06 impala I'd like to know where to put one 10" subwoofer and box in

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Damien! Did that Impala come with the factory Bose system? Have you upgraded the receiver, or is it still stock? There is a decent amount of space in the trunk for a more traditional box or there are options that fit under many seats. How much thump would you like: Round out the music kind of thump or wake the neighbors kind of thump? 😀

  • @BMLocal374
    @BMLocal3743 жыл бұрын

    2 vibe Black Death 12’ Orion HCCA 12500 in a 98 Saturn sl1 and it’s ok. Daily driver btw

  • @9idk.com3bing
    @9idk.com3bing3 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @workingclassperson2124
    @workingclassperson21244 жыл бұрын

    To all you new/young drivers it’s better to be the person with the cool stereo system than to be the person that drives to fast wants to race and put peoples lives in danger every time you get into a vehicle. True playing loud music and not being considerate of other people and time of day it is can maybe get you a ticket by police. But no one with a loud stereo has gotten there license taken away or car towed or killed anyone-SPEEDING on the other hand is not an IF but A WHEN it will all go wrong and all the above could happen. And it’s a good argument for your parents to say I want a nice stereo system so I can enjoy my car and to drive slower to enjoy my music. Insurance doesn’t care what Audio you have in your car and your friends will always know when you’ve arrived-sometimes know when your around the block. But be considerate and you’ll never have a problem. And it’s a cool hobby and has a huge community all with mostly good folks always willing to help someone new to the audio world 🔊🔊

  • @NerdyBassHead
    @NerdyBassHead4 жыл бұрын

    I got a orion on 700 w rms and it laughs at it Once I get the money gonna get a sundown x 18 on 3000 w

  • @Hellseeker1
    @Hellseeker12 жыл бұрын

    Thumps man, got to have the thumps, especially the Metal I listen too! Kicks that kick you in your arse! The f'n drops bro!

  • @mrjackbagginz
    @mrjackbagginz7 ай бұрын

    I play metal n hiphop its amazing bass

  • @dylanbaldwin7934
    @dylanbaldwin79343 жыл бұрын

    I like easily audible bass brought up along with everything else. I like articulation so I dont have to strain to hear a certain aspect of a song. I got a sterio new system for my car but next I'm going to get some kicker subs. Maybe a single 10 or 12. I listen to funk, rock and metal mainly but I do like to bump some old school gangsta shit sometimes. So I want articulation and clear cur sound with the ability to turn up and shake the car a bit and bump some bass. 10 or 12 good? Also this is my first sound system in a car. I'm a drummer and really like to listen to the all aspects of the music.

  • @dylanbaldwin7934

    @dylanbaldwin7934

    3 жыл бұрын

    I may get the kicker 10 pt250. One at first but eventually 2. Either behind the back seats or underneath the front seats

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    10" subwoofers are usually regarded as the size that gives the best mix of clarity and punch and other aspects of bass. We have advisors that can discuss your goals and vehicle fitment to then give you a personal recommendation on a setup that will work. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx

  • @trusty086
    @trusty0863 жыл бұрын

    Threw a 15” competition sub in my Lexus bc of all the the metal behind the rear seats.

  • @tagemout
    @tagemout3 жыл бұрын

    I have a question so I have my radio mostly tuned for my subwoofers but I wanted to ask some questions when I turn my amp off my door speakers like to sound distorted when I turn them up because I have my radio bass bossed. So I’ve been researching and for equalizers so with that I can most likely be able to tune my radio to my door speakers and the eq for my subs right ? If I wanted to then add tweeters can I put them on the same eq even tho im not going to want the settings the same as my subs? With just having the tweeters for just highs and subs for just Lows and then door speakers ran off radio for mids

  • @707SonomaComa
    @707SonomaComa3 жыл бұрын

    Is it ok to mix subwoofer sizes? I listen to 70's & 80's rock, 80's & 90's metal, country, and alternative. No heavy duty bass like dubstep, bassnectar, or rap. I was thinking about a 6.5" behind one front seat & 8" sub behind the other seat both in a sealed enclosure wiht the drivers pointing at the ceiling in a 17 CRV. Does it matter if you have 2 different subs that are different sizes?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    You certainly can mix subwoofer sizes. Although you will get the best results using multiple so the same sub.

  • @r2stik
    @r2stik4 жыл бұрын

    best for my car: 10" Audison active subwoofer.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    We will be happy to discuss subwoofer upgrades for your vehicle! Get in touch with an Advisor, so we can gather some additional information, and provide you with a personalized recommendation. www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc164/contact

  • @wide_open6192
    @wide_open61922 жыл бұрын

    Kicker 10 inch behind my seat and 2 12s on my seat in a single cab

  • @Smoke---
    @Smoke---3 жыл бұрын

    Can you build your own custom box? Or is the construction really important to the sound quality and durability of the sub?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    You absolutely can build a customer box. You want to build the box with the right internal volume for the subwoofer, and use high quality materials like MDF.

  • @Smoke---

    @Smoke---

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@crutchfield awesome thanks! I want to be able to fit it in my truck, but I don’t have my truck yet so I don’t know what I’ll need, and I’m trying to make it fit as snug and incognito as possible.

  • @texianforever7480
    @texianforever74804 жыл бұрын

    I had that jbl in the video it was ok but I wanted more so I went with the Skar duel IX-12’s with a 500 rms Skar amp now I’m upgrading to two VXF-12 from Skar and going to run a NVX 3000 rms

  • @rudysaucedo6659
    @rudysaucedo66593 жыл бұрын

    one dd audio le m-12 or 2 kicker 12 inch compr?

  • @ramonbmovies
    @ramonbmovies2 жыл бұрын

    Another disadvantage to a woofer is the weight. It will change your gas mileage as they're very heavy. I'm just wondering about that box on the video. Is that big enough? Don't car subs need these huge monstrosities to maximize bass response? I've also always wondered about power to the amp. I've seen videos and pics of guys actually putting 1 or 2 extra car batteries in their trunks (in addition to the normal car battery under the hood) to power their powerful systems. When do you need that extra power, and won't that put heavy stress on the alternator?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most of the subwoofer boxes shown in this video are preloaded from the manufacturer and built for optimum performance. Ported boxes do play louder than sealed boxes. That's another way to get the most out of a bass system. Another way is to build one that needs a lot of power. Each vehicle will vary on how much aftermarket gear can be added before additional power is needed. A second battery is a way to help get that extra power without upgrading the alternator. Adding a second battery does increase the efficiency of the alternator, but does not increase the use of it. Typically, 750-1000 watts RMS is the starting point at which a second battery is needed

  • @micheleberg4922

    @micheleberg4922

    2 жыл бұрын

    adding a full sound system to your car wouldnt be greater than the weight of no more than a passenger or two, so to say it would vary your mpg is almost comical. most average car audio setups use your cars normal battery for it. it does just fine as you only use your speakers when your car is on.

  • @ramonbmovies

    @ramonbmovies

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@micheleberg4922 Well, there's a reason car manufacturers use "donut" spare tires rather than full-sized ones, and that's because the added weight of full-sized ones would decrease gas mileage. That's the same reason that real race cars take everything out of the interior besides the driver-side seat. The added weight changes the driving characteristics of the car. So, yes, realistically, big subs with big boxes would negatively affect gas mileage. And technically, gas mileage decreases with more people in the car. That's why car manufacturers publish MPH ratings when tested with only the driver.

  • @elusiveanimal9525
    @elusiveanimal95253 жыл бұрын

    Ok i get it this is how we chose the right one but how do we chose the left speaker

  • @DJ_Force
    @DJ_Force2 жыл бұрын

    It is generally advisable to have more amp than the speaker calls for, not less. For. 200 watt speaker, 250 watts clean will do less damage than 150 watts distorted. Assuming, of course, you don't bottom out.

  • @mildaudiophile3879

    @mildaudiophile3879

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not necessarily. You want to be close so you don’t run the risk of burn up your subs. I Called JL audio and recommends 750 watt amp for my 800 watt subs

  • @tholo86

    @tholo86

    10 ай бұрын

    @@mildaudiophile3879 I second

  • @jeroldjorgensen5019
    @jeroldjorgensen50193 жыл бұрын

    Hi I am looking for kind of an idea of what sub and amp I should replace the factory with I've got a 2006 Civic EX coupe I'm kind of after a sub that acts a bit more bass that's smoother

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    We can help with that and have advisors here to discuss your goals in greater detail to give you a personal recommendation for all the gear needed to meet it. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx

  • @declanlove9653
    @declanlove96533 жыл бұрын

    Hi I have a 1999 Ford F-350 4door, what would you recommend for my truck? The front and back are bucket seats.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    We've not been able to research one of those pickups that have bucket seats in the front and the rear to know what spacing changes there are between those and the bench seat in the rear. Slim powered subwoofers should fit and you may have room for more powerful subwoofer systems too. I recommend contacting an advisor to discuss the spacing you have and the rest of your goals to get a personal recommendation on a subwoofer system. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx

  • @ryannankavill4583
    @ryannankavill45832 жыл бұрын

    You can actually get a sealed AND ported box which is like a 50/50 blend of both rather than 100% sealed or 100% ported. I have a 15 inch fusion sub (125RMS and 600 watt maximum) running on twin quad Chanel 650 (125 RMS) watt pioneer amps in a sealed and ported box and it sounds beautiful.

  • @rockfordhx2768

    @rockfordhx2768

    2 жыл бұрын

    I never thought of that how was the box built half sealed half ported ?

  • @bdd1469

    @bdd1469

    11 ай бұрын

    What are you talking about? Sealed is sealed. You can't have a sealed box with a port. That makes it UNSEALED.

  • @ieshawatson540
    @ieshawatson5404 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2008 tahoe. I'm looking for 2 12s and a amp. *limited trunk space* Any suggestions

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Feel free to chat with us online or by phone. We would be happy to discuss your upgrades a little further, and make a solid, personalized recommendation! www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc164/contact

  • @JohnnyChoreography
    @JohnnyChoreography3 жыл бұрын

    Hey folks, I’m a bit newer to the car audio community. I have a: 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Huge trunk space as well. Any suggestions for subs + an amp?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure we can build a subwoofer system that can fit it and meet your goals. I recommend contacting an advisor to discuss your goals and preferences to get a personal recommendation. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx

  • @charlesgutscher1923
    @charlesgutscher19233 жыл бұрын

    If I'm trying to upgrade factory equipment in my explorer sport. Im upgrading amp, upgrading speakers, the stock sub is an 8 inch sub in the factory location. Will an aftermarket 8 inch sub powered by its own amp get reasonably better performance than the stock sub?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    The typical aftermarket powered subwoofer should improve on the bass that a stock amp/sub setup produced. We have advisors that can help discuss the types of improvements you want from the new powered sub and give you a personal recommendation on one. Here's how to reach us for this help: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/support/ContactUs.aspx

  • @travissmith7753
    @travissmith77533 жыл бұрын

    I have a memphis mxamcapp hidden bluetooth reciever in 69 ford ltd. The reciever has front and rear subwoofer rca plugs. My question is if it is a 50wx4, could I push a single 10in sub without adding more power? Was going to put this in the trunk.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, the amplifier built into the receiver is a full range signal, and is no capable of driving a subwoofer, you will need an external amplifier for a subwoofer.

  • @jaytherealest7822
    @jaytherealest78224 жыл бұрын

    I need 12 inch speaker just loud and clear what kind do i need?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jay! JL Audio makes some excellent 12" subwoofers, that can handle a lot of power, and sound amazing. Reach out to us to speak with one of our Advisors. We will be able to go over your needs a little more, and get you set up with a system that will work best for you! www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc164/contact

  • @GanG914
    @GanG9144 жыл бұрын

    Actually you need amp that is about 30% more powerfull than your sub/subs to get the clean RMS power. Less powerfull amp will cause distortion/clipping and eventually blow your sub.

  • @silvereagle90000

    @silvereagle90000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only if you turn the gain up. Underpowering a sub can't hurt it.

  • @stiffe9608

    @stiffe9608

    4 жыл бұрын

    GanG914 only if u don’t kno tf u doing I’m running a 4K amp on. A 6800rms 15 and I don’t clip ? Still shaking my windows and doing 154.8 dB (or did in my old car whit same setup) haven’t tested new

  • @silvereagle90000

    @silvereagle90000

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stiffe9608 What sub are you running?

  • @devinstepp4205

    @devinstepp4205

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@silvereagle90000 unless it clips

  • @devinstepp4205

    @devinstepp4205

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a shallow mount rockford 10. 300 rms 600 peak, I run a prime 500x1d, which pushes 643 rms at 2 ohms.. i just know that I'm "technically" overpowering it and am careful

  • @lunchmuny7876
    @lunchmuny78762 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 kicker compvr 12's, sundown audio sfb1000d im looking for box dimensions to help produce more bass

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    We will be happy to help check if its possible to put them into a bigger box. Which version of the Kicker CompVR 12" subwoofers do you have? What type of box are you using now? What is the internal box volume (air space) for each subwoofer?

  • @mstubbs88
    @mstubbs883 жыл бұрын

    Cant help but wonder if thats my Kicker Comp C dual 12s lol

  • @kasai9870
    @kasai98703 жыл бұрын

    sooo i got two different subs( gonna upgrade) in my car and one i just shoved the wires in amp

  • @keegancan
    @keegancan3 жыл бұрын

    Any idea what subwoofer would work with a Sentra? My Kia spectra had 1200watts which was way too much.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    2 жыл бұрын

    One of our advisors would love to help you get the right set up for you car! bit.ly/2KP1zS3

  • @busixnesse7384
    @busixnesse73843 жыл бұрын

    There's no replacement for displacement, the bigger the better 😉

  • @Fister_of_Muppets
    @Fister_of_Muppets2 жыл бұрын

    "Everything from Mozart to Metallica has bass..." - Jason News Newsted enters the chat...

  • @Travis_Buchanan
    @Travis_Buchanan Жыл бұрын

    0:26 except for on And Justice For All 😆

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    Good point! 🤣

  • @deebear63
    @deebear63 Жыл бұрын

    What would you guys recommend for a 4 door 2018 Jeep sports Wrangler? Best brands? Best size?

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it the old or new body? Did it come with a factory Alpine system? What are you using to power the other speakers in your Jeep? What types of music to you listen to most often?

  • @m4c1990
    @m4c1990 Жыл бұрын

    I have an Axton CAB609 which is 2x 12" Woofers with 250W RMS, these are 2x 4Ohm so 2Ohm parallel... I have an eye on a ESX 1x 12" Woofer with 2x2Ohm and I could get 1000W @1Ohm out of it. Will the ESX be weaker because it moves less air or is it all about the Wattage? 5:02 I heard something different, that the Amp should have more Watts because it should never peak because of distortions, heat and possible protection mode. It's always good to have power to spare, like Power Supplies imo. It's not like there is no knob to reduce the volume :D

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    Жыл бұрын

    What model amp are you planning to use?

  • @blondschopf1232
    @blondschopf12323 жыл бұрын

    Just a question, would be the Jbl GT-BassPro12 a good choice for my Jetta 2011? I would be happy if someone could help me.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! We will be happy to help! We would love to go over the audio quality you're looking for. That will help us in determining the best sub for your application. Feel free to reach out at your convencience! www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc164/contact

  • @toddd7444
    @toddd74449 ай бұрын

    paper ones have the best sound

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    9 ай бұрын

    We are glad you found some you can really enjoy! Which ones did you get?

  • @jdmaslock1866
    @jdmaslock18663 жыл бұрын

    I have a extended cab toyota and im trying to get 4 10's and 2 1200 wat amp but I can't decide between kicker and rockford Fosgate

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will be happy to help make a recommendation between then. To get started: Which model Kicker and Rockford Fosgate have you narrowed it down to? How would you describe the bass sound you seek? Any other criteria you have for the bass? Also, is there a specific amp you plan on using in this system?

  • @sonnelostaan3243
    @sonnelostaan32433 жыл бұрын

    Hi ihave 2 dvc subwoofers 4 ohms 400rms each if i connect to parallell 800rms combination at 1ohms my amplifier is 1800rms in 1 ohms this not overpower the amplifier thanks

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sonnel, If your subwoofers can each take 400 watts RMS, you will need an amplifier that will deliver 800 watts RMS at 1ohm, or 4ohm. If your amplifier is delivering 1800 watts RMS at 1ohm, you are overdriving your subwoofers. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like product advice on which amp would best suit your application. www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc164/contact

  • @viento72jp
    @viento72jp3 жыл бұрын

    Can i use the same amp..for 2 12s or 10s for bass. ..and two little speakers for the voice??

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    3 жыл бұрын

    For help picking out amps for your subs and speakers, one of our advisors would love to help! bit.ly/2KP1zS3

  • @tanukapoor2255
    @tanukapoor22558 ай бұрын

    Thank You.Iam confused between pioneer 1212D4,JL 12W0and DD audio 512. I want durability and Better sound quality.I have to purchase mono amp and enclosure separately.

  • @crutchfield

    @crutchfield

    7 ай бұрын

    We had seen your other post and replied there with our questions to help choose between the two we are familiar with how they sound.

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