How to Choose 10-inch Car Subwoofers
You can create a surround-sound experience in your car when you install Polk 10-inch subwoofers. These speakers amplify existing sounds and pick up the low frequencies in music so bass sounds are rich, deep, and completely immerse your car in sound. It can pay to learn the basics about them in order to choose the right model for your needs, and for audio fans who already have subs in their home, like the PSW10, you'll enjoy the same sound quality in your car.
How Many Coils Do You Need?
When you have a car stereo you enjoy, and you'd like to amp it up a little with a subwoofer, you'll notice there are numerous options as you select a sub. One of these is using voice coils, but what are they and how many do you need?
- Voice coils refer to the wiring system of your powered subwoofer. Though both types of speakers produce quality sound, you have more wiring options at your disposal with more voice coils. This just means there are more connections that give you an advantage during installation, but it doesn't necessarily affect the sound of the sub.
- Polk offers single voice-coil designs that come in several models, including subs from the MM1 series, which provide an advanced system that gives you 1,200 watts of peak power. Included drives create a crisp sound that lessens distortion.
- You can select a dual voice-coil model when you want to use a wiring configuration that can increase the wattage available from a single amplifier, or when you wish to connect other components as well.
What Are Some Features of Subwoofers?
Not only do these speakers offer a high-frequency response for multiple layers of sound to create a dimensional experience when you're listening to your favorite songs, but there are other features that make woofers appealing for audiophiles too.
- A rugged design makes your subwoofers largely resistant to dirt and dust. Some models are even water-resistant, which means they're certified for marine use and you can install them in your boat to enjoy music as you cruise through the water.
- Speakers are built for the long haul. With materials such as reinforced fiberglass that are meant to resist corrosion and wear, subs are made with longevity in mind.
- Subs come complete with installation hardware, so you don't need to purchase additional supplies to begin installing them immediately.
How Do You Select Subs?
You'll also want to keep a few considerations in mind as you select a sub for your car, truck, or boat.
- Consider how much power you require. This is usually denoted in terms of watts, and the larger the number, the more power your amplifier offers.
- You can choose among single voice-coil or dual voice-coil options.
- Remember that you can purchase subs individually or as a pair, depending on how you prefer to set up your car's sound system.