New Car Reviews, Buying Advice and News
Learn what component speakers are, how they improve car sound and imaging, and which specs and crossover features matter—so you choose the right upgrade without wasting time or money.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Deciding between enclosed powered subwoofers and component (passive) subs? This guide gives a clear decision matrix, SPL thresholds, price bands, and an 8-question checklist to simplify your buy.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Enclosed subwoofer troubleshooting made simple: learn prioritized diagnostics, quick bench tests (including the 9V battery cone test), and low-effort fixes to find and fix no-sound, rattles, hums, and overheating.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Learn how to install an enclosed car subwoofer system safely and tune it for tight, powerful bass—complete checklist, mounting and wiring workflow, and a simple multimeter-based initial tuning routine.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Deciding whether an enclosed subwoofer needs an external amplifier? This guide shows how to identify unit type, size and wire the correct amp safely, saving time and preventing costly mistakes.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Choosing the right enclosed subwoofer for your vehicle can be simple — learn a prioritized spec checklist, Thiele‑Small box conversions, sealed vs ported rules, and a practical DIY workflow to build confidently.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Deciding if powered enclosed subwoofers are worth the premium? This concise guide offers practical checks, cost comparisons, thermal reliability tips, and real-world tradeoffs to help you decide with confidence.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Choosing between an enclosed subwoofer and a component subwoofer for your car or home? This guide compares tradeoffs, box volume examples and a one minute checklist to decide faster.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Discover what an enclosed subwoofer system is, why the enclosure shapes bass, and practical build and enclosure choices that deliver tighter, more predictable low end, keep reading to learn how.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025
Box tuning (Fb) dramatically alters subwoofer SPL, extension, excursion and port behavior; learn practical Helmholtz math, port rules, simulation workflows, and protection steps to get predictable, punchy bass.
Written by: Jason Carter
Published on: December 28, 2025