Why You Need a Subwoofer Amplifier
Executive Summary about Subwoofer Amplifier by Jeremy Waller.
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When getting a subwoofer for your sound system, choosing the right speaker and amplifier for your subwoofer is just as important as the subwoofer itself.
Subwoofers were created to produce very low frequencies, which are usually less than 80 hertz. Subwoofers are usually located inside a cabinet. The cabinet is designed to heighten the quality of the low end frequencies coming from the subwoofer. Subwoofers are supposed to be used with speakers that produce higher frequencies, to get a balanced and well rounded sound.
Amplifiers are very important because aside from possibly enhancing the sound coming from the subwoofer, they also power the subwoofer. Amplifiers are usually rated in the number of watts, usually in RMS and peak designations.
Peak power measures the biggest spike, in terms of wattage. The amplifier must not have a higher RMS rating that the speaker.
In conclusion, getting the right amplifier and speaker for your subwoofer is just as important as the subwoofer itself. Having the right amplifier and the right speaker, will also give you a great sound, and will prevent the breaking of any of your equipment in the future.
Remember, the RMS rating of the amplifier must be lower than that of your speaker; this is so that the speaker, amplifier or subwoofer does not break.
How To Pick Ideal Home Theater Subwoofer
Executive Summary about Subwoofer Amplifier by Lena Micevic.
There are many people who think buying home theater subwoofers separately is the best idea and I'm one of them. I have changed more than five different home theaters mostly because of the low quality bass sound, let me provide you some tips when buying this subwoofers separately.
You need to understand this subwoofers sometimes can be more expensive than your whole theater system which means they are quality.
My favourite models and brands for this subwoofers, which means they are cheap and quality, are Polk Audio, BIC America, Onkyo and Yamaha. I personally own the Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer which offers a 12 inch subwoofer with 300 watts of power.
Before you buy the subwoofer you should check your amplifier power as it is not recommended you buy more powerful sub than your amplifier can actually power.
If you want a smaller and less powerful bass sound the Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer is also a good solution for you. 10 inch sub is not that big and at the same it it provides up to 100 watts of bass sound which is more than enough if you ask me.
Going after separated home theater subwoofer is your best choice if your system lacks of bass sound, so have a look at some models of the brands I told you about.
Check out my other guide on 10 Subwoofer
