Subwoofers are a major part of any sound system setup. Here’s why it could enhance your car audio.

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When it comes to components of a car music system, one element which never fails to pack a punch is the subwoofer. These punchy pieces of kit always bring the bass, enhancing your experience of sound and music whilst driving. That being said, car’s don’t come with subwoofer speakers when you first buy them, the bass being left to the less than satisfactory and built in tweeters. So if car manufacturers consider subwoofers to be a take it or leave it product, what brings customers back time and time again to the subwoofer speaker system?

First off, what even is a subwoofer?

Put simply, a subwoofer is a music speaker system placed within a large enclosure. These devices are specifically designed to pick up low frequency sound notes, making them perfect for bass heavy sound production. This is why so many people often place them within an often wooden enclosure, which adds potency to the acoustics and resonance of the low frequency notes it creates.

Subwoofers became popular in the 1970’s, partly thanks to the sensurround movie systems, which used low frequency notes in the sound design of blockbuster films. The first subwoofers were created a decade before however, as a way to add to home stereo systems, which were becoming ever more popular. Nowadays, you’ll find subwoofer systems to be common in most entertainment systems, especially in nightclubs and music venues.

So why add these powerful speakers to your car?

Enhancing your listening

It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway. With the extra emphasis on the lower frequencies in your music, your experience will be amplified and given extra dimensions with a subwoofer system. The subwoofer will bring new levels of enhanced satisfaction, maybe even helping you to hear elements of your favourite song you’d never noticed before, giving a full and rich music experience.

Enclosures save space

Subwoofer enclosures are often built into the walls and lining of your car. You can add them into your boot and not loose very much space, and can even add them to the undercarriage of your car’s seat. The niftiness of the subwoofer enclosure means that with the right installation, it’ll never impose itself upon your vehicle.

Bringing power to your speaker system

That extra punch will no doubt bring more enjoyment to you and your fellow passengers. Whether it’s a crisper sound when listening to your favourite radio show, or taking your spotify playlist to new levels of fun, the subwoofer enclosure will no doubt be an exciting addition to your vehicle.

What brands should you look out for?

With a range of sizes to suit your car, In Car Music brings you 8 to 15 inch versions of their products, as well as enclosure offers as well. Brands to look out for on our website include Pioneer, Kicker, Focal and Bass Case, all coming with their own unique functions.