What makes a good subwoofer?
The best subwoofers deliver the deepest bass with clarity and grace, sometimes creating frequencies so deep they can’t even be heard — only felt! If you’re looking at a spec sheet, it’s important to know that these are written based on test results in an anechoic chamber (a room designed to completely absorb sound).
Does lower Hz mean more bass?
Generally, lower Hz means more bass. The frequency range means that as you go lower in the scale, the bass becomes deeper until you are at the range where you are mostly just feeling the bass and not hearing it. So, a low Hz rating on a speaker means it can reproduce the deepest bass in most tracks.
Why are my subwoofers not loud?
1) Check the subwoofer level. Setting it at a higher position will make your subwoofer louder because a more stronger RCA signal will be sent to the amp. 2) Check the gain on the amp. If you have trying to fine tune your car amp, you might have turned this down by accident.
Why are my subs out of phase?
Out of phase voice coils on a Dual Voice Coil subwoofer The subwoofer will have no output, and will not be moving. This occurs because the subwoofer has no output in that each voice coil is pushing against the other coil. This condition won’t allow the subwoofer to move or make any sound.
What if a ported box is too small?
If the port becomes too small, it may result in port noise, or allow the woofer to simply unload. Do not underestimate the sub / port arrangement. Sometimes where you place the vents or subs can make a monstrous difference in output.
Can a subwoofer port be too long?
There’s really nothing wrong with having a long port, and 30″ really isn’t too terribly long. Granted, a shorter port is better because there’s less resistance going down a shorter port, but at the same time you need adequate port area for the subs you’re using.
Do ported boxes hit harder?
Undoubtedly, ported boxes can deliver louder, booming bass with more punch and reverberance than sealed boxes. The vent redirects sound from the back of the cone and adds it to the front’s sound, significantly increasing bass output loudness.
Does a bigger box make subs louder?
Too large a box allows the driver to exceed its’ mechanical limitations. Regardless if you believe it sounds “louder” or “better” it’s just not wise to do so. Buy a bigger sub. a bigger box makes it louder at a note just above the tunning hz.
How big should the port be on a sub box?
16 square inches of port area per cubic foot of box volume, make the port 18-20 inches deep. The port is tuned to the box volume, not the subs. This generally tunes the box to the upper 30Hz area, with the vehicle transfer function extending the frequency another 10-12Hz or so.
What happens if your sub box is too big?
A bigger box will have less overall output; but may have more output at lower frequencies due to it’s increased low frequency extension. But, if you go too big, you’ll loose both overall output and low frequency output (extension).
Does it matter where the port is in a sub box?
If this is not possible, installing ports on the side or back of the enclosure are good alternatives. Do not block the opening of any port(s) and always position multiple ports on the same side of the enclosure. For optimum performance, keep the port one vent-diameter away from the back and sides of the enclosure.
Which way should subwoofer port face?
Here is the short answer. For the best sound quality, the subwoofer should be placed with the speaker facing out to the room, and the port should be away from a wall. Bass waves travel in all directions, but it’s important to have the speaker facing your main listening area.
Does placement of subwoofer matter?
In most cases, it’s actually better to not hide the subwoofer. Many vendors recommend that you place your subwoofer in a corner. This placement reinforces the bass significantly. However, in some rooms, you can get too much reinforcement of your bass in the corner, and you end up with boomy bass.