15" Subwoofer

Subwoofers, also known as loudspeakers, were introduced in the 1960s to enhance bass effects of home theater systems. A subwoofer is key to producing remarkable bass effects. Today, there is a wide range of 15 inch subwoofers offered on the market. Here is a 15” woofer buying guide to help you in selecting a sub woofer suitable for your needs.

General Considerations:

• Think about the class of music you are fond of listening to and what you like about it. If enhanced bass in your music is what you need, then you should consider going for larger woofers.

• Decide an appropriate location for the the subwoofers. Carefully analyze the space you have. These sound systems are typically installed to produce bass effects from the rear. See if you can utilize ordinary enclosures, such as side closet for sliding your new 15″ subwoofer. Keep in mind that a subwoofer requires adequate space for producing quality sound effects; so choose an area with enough space to ensure quality sound production.

• Figure out a budget for your subwoofer purchase. Subwoofers range in price from several hundred dollars up to a thousand dollars and more. It is best to set a price limit before going for shopping.

Selecting the Subwoofer:

• Browse the internet and look for different 15” subwoofers models accessible to you within your budget line. You can also visit the nearest store that deals in subwoofers. Consider the auxiliaries being offered along with your purchase.

• Decide if you want to purchase one subwoofer or two. This primarily depends on the quality of sound you’re looking to produce, but may also be affected by the space available to you. One is excellent for those who enjoy rock, classical, or country, while two are more suitable rap/techno fans.

• Keep in mind the sensitivity issue. Sensitivity is the amount of sound you get with respect to the power your speaker consumes, higher is better.

• Think about maximum wattage RMS; the amount of power a subwoofer is capable of switching. Generally, the more power a subwoofer can switch, the more sound it’s capable of producing, but also, the more costly it will be.

• Select your preferable cone. Options include aluminum, polypropylene, or carbon fiber cone. Don’t go for a paper cone.

• Surrounds should also be considered while selecting a subwoofer. Rubber surrounds are finest; foam is also acceptable. Do not buy woofers with urethane surrounds. Cones and surrounds not only affect the quality of the sound the subwoofer produces, but also its durability.

• Select an amplifier to power your latest subwoofers. You want something that is as close to producing RMS power as the max RMS rating of your subs. Other than that, the total harmonic distortion (THD) also impacts the rating of an amplifier. THD is given out as percentage, and you want the lowest figure possible.