Subwoofer Boxes: Air Space, Tuning, and Fit Explained

Subwoofer Boxes: Air Space, Tuning, and Fit Explained

The subwoofer box is the single most important part of a bass system, and it is the part most people get wrong. You can run a $400 sub in a $60 prefab box and get outdone by a $150 sub in a properly sized enclosure. Whether you call it a subwoofers box, a speaker box,...
Sealed vs Ported Subwoofer Box: Which Is Right for You?

Sealed vs Ported Subwoofer Box: Which Is Right for You?

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...
2 12 Inch Subs: Dual 12 Box, Amp, and Wiring Guide

2 12 Inch Subs: Dual 12 Box, Amp, and Wiring Guide

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...