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How hard is it to install a subwoofer?
Installing a subwoofer in your car is often hard work depending on the vehicle and what you’ll need to go through for installing and hiding the wire. If you’re adding a subwoofer to a factory system you should definitely prepare for extra work.
What happens if you don’t break in a sub?
If you choose to forgo breaking your sub in, you risk shortening the lifespan of the subwoofer and lowering the sound quality of the bass. While failing to break in a new sub will not result in any serious damage, it does mean your subwoofer is unable to perform at its very best.
Where to put a car subwoofer in the car?
Without a doubt, the most popular placement for a car subwoofer is the trunk. It’s the place where you most likely thought of housing your subwoofer when you first decided to invest in one. But just because something is popular, it doesn’t mean it’s the best choice.
What can you put in a trunk with a subwoofer?
Trunks are not the largest space inside a vehicle, but they are still used by pretty much everyone. Groceries, work gear, dead bodies (only joking) are just a few examples of the sort of things that need to go into the trunk of your car, but how will they fit with such a huge chunk of space taken up by the subwoofer?
How do I install a component subwoofer?
The most basic element of component subwoofer installation is a snap. Mount your component subwoofer to an appropriate enclosure by connecting the leads to the terminal cup, and using mounting screws. It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. You’ll then run the wiring to a nearby amplifier. You’ll have choices of how you wire your sub.
Do I need to hook up speaker wires to a subwoofer?
This enclosure from JL Audio comes with the sub already mounted. If you’re installing a subwoofer that comes with a built-in amp, you won’t have to hook up speaker wires, but you will have to install a patch cord (or tap into your speaker leads for the input signal).