Car audio
How does a subwoofer box affect the sound?
In car audio, there are many options for acoustic design boxes. Therefore, many beginners do not know what is best to choose. The most popular types of boxes for a subwoofer are a closed box and a phase inverter. And there are also such designs as bandpass, quarter-wave resonator, free-air and others, but when building systems they are used extremely rarely for various reasons. It is up to the owner of the speaker to decide which subwoofer box to choose based on sound requirements and experience. We advise you to pay attention to the article from which material it is better to make a subwoofer box. We have clearly demonstrated how the rigidity of the box affects the quality and volume of the bass. Closed box This type of design is the simplest. A closed box for a subwoofer is easy to calculate and assemble. Its design is…
Connecting a subwoofer to a head unit
Good and loud music in the car - this is what many motorists want, especially young people. But there is a problem, not every car is already equipped with a high-quality audio system. Therefore, in this article we will try to fully and intelligibly tell how you can independently connect the subwoofer to the head unit, to the one you already have, installed by the manufacturer. I really want to make a point right now. What if you decide to do all the work yourself and connect an active subwoofer, then the responsibility will be personally on you. But there is no need to experience unnecessary fears, if your hands can hold a screwdriver and pliers, then connecting the amplifier to the head unit will be within your power. How to connect a subwoofer to a head unit, without line outputs There are ...
What is the best material to use for a subwoofer?
When creating your subwoofer and for its high-quality and loud sound, you should take into account a large number of important nuances. For example, what speaker did you purchase for the subwoofer, how correct is your box, is the amplifier power enough, is the power supply enough for the amplifier, etc. In this article we will touch on one of the many questions that will help you get closer to louder and quality bass. Namely, we will answer the question, from what material is it best to make a box for a subwoofer? Why doesn't a subwoofer play without a box? If we remove the speakers from the box of a working subwoofer, we will find that the bass that it reproduced with high quality will disappear. That is, a subwoofer without a box (acoustic design) does not play! Why is that…
How to make the right choice when buying a subwoofer, analyze the characteristics and other criteria
Visiting a car audio store, you can fall into a stupor, from the presence of various types of subwoofers. This article will answer the question of how to choose a subwoofer in a car, what characteristics you should pay attention to and which ones are better to ignore, consider the types of boxes and their sound in various car bodies. There are 3 options for subwoofers: Active; Passive; An option when a separate speaker is purchased, a box is made under it, an amplifier and wires are bought. Since this option implies a more complex and expensive process, there is a separate article for it, a link to it, and we placed our opinion at the end of the article. But first, we advise you to read this article, in which we examined the basic indicators that will be useful to you when choosing a subwoofer speaker, in ...
Everything you need to know before connecting a subwoofer with your own hands
Installing a subwoofer is a simple process, but as with any business, there are some nuances, especially if you are doing it for the first time. In this article, we will tell you how to connect a subwoofer to a car, calculate the power of the system, consider in detail what you need to connect a subwoofer, and select the right wires. List of required components To begin with, we will determine the general list of parts, namely, their name and function, and then we will give a recommendation for selection. Power wire. Supplies battery power to the amplifier. A medium-sized sedan will need 5 m "plus" and 1 m "minus". You can get more accurate measurements by measuring your car yourself. Flask with fuse. Important component. Provides protection in the event of a short circuit...
Slot box with recessed front wall for Ural Patriot 8 subwoofer with 39 Hz port setting
So we got to the little villain. The box for the Ural Patriot 8 has a number of features. To begin with, let's start with the cons, which, fortunately, are not so many. No matter how hard we tried, we did not manage to make a more even frequency response, i.e., the reproducible frequency range from 33 to 46 hz, then there is a strong attenuation of the volume. This is where the cons end, now about the pros. The box has a very compact size, which will allow you to save the trunk. Although the speaker is 8 inches (20 cm) in size, its power rating is 750w RMS. The result is a very decent volume for such a small subwoofer. Of course, it will not create strong sound pressure in the car, this is the task of larger diameter subwoofers, but ...
Slot box with recessed front wall for Pride LP 12 subwoofer with 35 Hz port setting
Another acoustic design, this time we made a drawing of a box for the Pride LP 12 subwoofer. The speaker belongs to the budget segment, but already has a decent rated power and the ability to switch coils of 1 or 4 ohms. Surprisingly, the subwoofer plays very loudly, the bass is clear and biting. A good option for those who listen to Rock, Pop, Club music, i.e. those genres where higher bass prevails. Detailing the box A small number and a simple shape of the details of the subwoofer case can be made in a home workshop or ordered at any furniture company. In the first case, you can be proud of your skill, and in the second, save time and nerves. It should immediately be noted that the most important parameter that should be given ...
Slot box for Pride Eco 12 subwoofer with 37 Hz port setting
This time we decided to bring to your attention a drawing of a box for a Pride Eco 12 subwoofer. This is a budget subwoofer, with its pluses and minuses. It has a hard bass, the size of the box is larger than average. But there is something that surprised us. Firstly, the subwoofer plays loudly for its price and power, and secondly, it has a more musical frequency response, which allows it to win back both high and low bass with the same volume. Detailing the box A small number and a simple shape of the details of the subwoofer case can be made in a home workshop or ordered at any furniture company. In the first case, you can be proud of your skill, and in the second, save time and nerves. It should be noted right away that the most important parameter that should be paid attention to is solidity, strength ...
Slot box for subwoofer Ural TT 12 with port setting 35 hz
The subwoofer from the Ural Sound TT 12 series has a reinforced basket, overload-resistant 3-inch (76.2 mm) coil with a winding height of 30 mm on an aluminum frame with an increased section. For this subwoofer, we calculated a slotted box at 35 hz. The net volume is 50 liters, which is not much for a 12-diameter subwoofer. As a result, we got a compact box with good speed and the ability to win back bass from 30 hz. Detailing the box A small number and a simple shape of the details of the subwoofer case can be made in a home workshop or ordered at any furniture company. In the first case, you can be proud of your skill, and in the second, save time and nerves. It should be immediately noted that the most important parameter that should be paid attention to is ...
subwoofer capacitor
The operation of powerful car subwoofers may be accompanied by problems associated with the high current consumption of these devices. You can notice this at the peaks of the bass, when the subwoofer "chokes". This is due to voltage drops at the power input of the subwoofer. The energy storage device, the role of which is played by the capacitance of the capacitor included in the subwoofer power circuit, helps to fix the problem. Why You Need a Subwoofer Capacitor An electrical capacitor is a two-pole device that can store, store, and release electrical charge. Structurally, it consists of two plates (plates) separated by a dielectric. The most important characteristic of a capacitor is its capacitance, which reflects the amount of energy that it can store. The unit of capacitance is the farad. Of all types of capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, as well as their further improved relatives, ionistors, have the largest capacity. To understand why...
Box and detailing for subwoofer Ural Patriot 12 with 34Hz port setting
This box drawing is for the URAL Patriot 12 subwoofer. The box setting is 34 hz. This setting is designed for playing music that has a low deep bass, such as Rap, Trap, RnB, etc. For lovers of these styles of music, the box will be optimal. It can also play both electronic and club music, but it will reproduce high bass much, much quieter. I would like to say a few more words about how this speaker behaves, it has a “humped” frequency response, which means that on songs with a bass frequency of 32-36 hz, the return will be very large. Detailing the box The size and number of parts for the construction of the box, i.e. you can give the drawing to a company that provides wood cutting services (furniture), and after a certain time pick up the finished parts. Or…
Recessed box for Alphard Machete M10 subwoofer with 36Hz port setting
The box is designed for subwoofer speaker Alphard Machete M10. We set ourselves the goal of achieving not only maximum volume from the speaker, but also high-quality dense bass. The box setting is 36 hz. This setting is considered to be universal. The subwoofer will play well low bass. These are such directions as RAP, TRAP, Rnb. But if other songs such as rock, classics, club tracks are in your musical taste, then we advise you to pay attention to the setting above. Compared to the 12-inch version, the 10-inch subwoofer has a smaller box volume, is faster-firing, but on the other hand, it is also quieter. It is worth noting that the front wall of this calculation has a recess, it is 1 cm.
Learn how to adjust the sound of speakers and subwoofer on a Pioneer radio with your own hands
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Setting up the Pioneer radio in the car begins with resetting the current settings. As a result, the equalizer filters for the HPF speakers and the LPF subwoofer will return to the factory settings. This can be done in two ways, find the appropriate section in the car radio menu or disconnect the ground terminal from the battery. Note that the following method for setting up the radio is designed for an entry-level user, and there is nothing super complicated in it. But also, the quality of the reproduced sound is only 33% dependent on the composition and quality of the components of the audio system. For another third, it depends on the correct installation of the equipment, and the remaining 33% - on the literacy of the audio system settings. If your settings are reset when the ignition is turned off, check the radio connection diagram. Probably yellow...
Why do we need crossovers in component acoustics?
When installing a modern stereo system in a vehicle, the owner needs to choose the right crossover. It is not difficult to do this if you first familiarize yourself with what it is, what it is intended for, and as part of which speaker system it will work. Purpose ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Crossover is a special device in the structure of the speaker system, designed to prepare the required private range for each of the installed speakers. The latter are designed to operate within certain frequency ranges. The output of the frequency of the signal supplied to the speaker beyond the limits of the range can lead, at a minimum, to distortion of the reproduced sound, for example: if too low a frequency is applied, the sound picture will be distorted; if too high a frequency is applied, the owner of the stereo system will face not only sound distortion, but ...
FI box for subwoofer Ural Bulava 15 inches with port setting 34 Hz
The box for the Ural Mace 15, phase reflex type on the slot, is designed to get the maximum volume and smooth frequency response from the subwoofer. Port setting 34 hz. The advantages of this subwoofer lie in its ability to win back low frequencies well, its resonant frequency Fs = 25.7 hz tells us about this. And also, compared to the 12-inch model, its sensitivity is many times higher, i.e. one 15-inch subwoofer will play about 2 times louder than the 12-inch version. Now about a fly in the ointment. In general, the main disadvantage for this model is the size of the box, in order for the subwoofer to play properly, it needs a large volume. But if you do not need a trunk, or you are the owner of a large car, then this caliber is for you. From…
How to deal with extraneous sounds from the speakers
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Many drivers often face the question of how to get rid of interference (whistling, noise from the speakers), which often occur in car acoustics. This problem can occur in any stereo system, regardless of what category the equipment belongs to, whether it is budget Chinese, mid-budget or premium. Therefore, we recommend that you read this article for a more accurate analysis of potential sources of bad sound and ways to eliminate it. Basic installation rules: First rule. In order for car audio to be as clear as possible, it is necessary to purchase the highest quality power cables and speaker / interconnect wires. With limited funds, the main focus should be on interconnect cable connectors. During the operation of the car, its electrical system inevitably creates electromagnetic fields, various in number, ...