A 2 channel amplifier is the simplest full-range amp in car audio: two channels, one for the left speaker and one for the right. It powers a pair of door speakers, a set of components, or a single subwoofer when bridged. If your system is a pair of speakers and...
Shallow mount subwoofers exist for one reason: they fit where full depth subs cannot. A standard 12 inch sub needs 6 to 7 inches of mounting depth, plus the box behind it. Shallow mount 12 inch subs drop that to around 3.5 to 4.5 inches, which is the difference...
Sealed vs ported is the oldest argument in car audio, and both sides are right. A sealed speaker box gives you tight, accurate bass with a forgiving install. A ported box gives you more output and deeper low end from the same sub and amp. The right choice depends on...
Running 2 12 inch subs is the classic way to get serious bass in a car or truck. Two 12s give you double the cone area of a single 12, which means more output and more low end, but only if the box, the amp, and the wiring are all right. A pair of 12s in a bad box will...
A custom subwoofer enclosure is the difference between a system that fits your car and a system that fits a generic box. Prefab boxes are built for the average trunk. Custom enclosures are built for your vehicle, your sub, and your tuning goals. This guide covers what...