How to Choose Subwoofers
Subwoofers reproduce bass guitar and drum notes, and the BOOM of an explosion. They provide the emotional foundation and a lot of the enjoyment in listening to music and soundtracks. Choosing a subwoofer depends on your environment and your budget. Inexpensive subwoofers probably won't give you the impact you are hoping for. However, high-quality subwoofers will offer the following:
- A crossover that sends low frequencies to the subwoofer.
- A built-in amplifier with plenty of power to reproduce bass efficiently.
- A driver that’s large enough (8” diameter at the minimum) for real low frequency reproduction.
Adding a Subwoofer to your Main Speakers for music listening
Adding a subwoofer to your system will greatly increase the quality of your main speakers. If your bookshelf, micro or flat panel TV speakers no longer have to try and reproduce the deeper notes in a musical passage they can concentrate on giving your smoother highs and midrange coverage. This will result in smoother vocals, guitars, violins enhancing your overall musical experience.
Size and style of a Subwoofer