Why Add A Subwoofer?
Sub-bass frequencies can be considered to be the foundation upon which to build an accurate and dynamic pro audio system. Subwoofers reproduce the lower frequencies that other speakers cannot reach, and they can do it with clarity, punch, and depth. As time passes, music and entertainment styles change and evolve. Today’s music and media presentation systems have to deliver performance that will satisfy the audience’s elevated expectations. It should be obvious that the coherence, projection, and intelligibility of the midrange and high frequency components must be optimized because so much critical information is found in those ranges. The use of a subwoofer is of equal importance, however, because a sub will help to fill out the lowest musical octaves of sound and provide a more realistic listening experience. It should be mentioned that bass does not need to be overbearing or exaggerated, but rather, it can be a subtle yet important enhancement to almost any style of music or program. Sub bass quality helps to define the musical and emotional impact of a contemporary pro sound system.
The challenge of selecting sound reinforcement subwoofers is made more complicated by the need to balance acoustical considerations with the hard facts of size, scalability, and transportability (if the system is not permanently installed). Bigger boxes can mean more bass, but they must fit on the stage or in the truck. Woofers can be used singly in some situations, but might need to be combined in multiples for larger events. What will be the effect of stacking or hanging more than one or two boxes? If the system is portable, it must be rugged, sized to pack well in the associated vehicle, and equipped with hardware like handles and wheels that facilitate transportation.
Why Do It Yourself?
There are quite a few really good subwoofer systems on the market today that give excellent performance… for a price. It is not uncommon to see pro sound subwoofer enclosures with selling prices of $3000 or more. Some of these boxes reflect the use of advanced technologies and materials, and complex associated processors, but there are also some tried and true designs available to the custom builder that can offer very effective performance. With a few common tools, a weekend or two of your time, and some elbow grease, Parts Express can show you how to build a sub that will perform like the commercially available ones and save you money.
Why Parts Express?
Parts Express has specialized in supplying speakers and components to both hobbyist speaker builders and manufacturers for over 16 years. We stock one of the largest selections of loudspeakers in the country from name brands like JBL, Eminence, Dayton Audio, MA Audio, MTX, Peerless, Pyle, Pyramid, Selenium and more. We are able to offer outstanding values due to our tremendous sales volume, and our technical support before and after the sale is second to none.
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