Don't buy a SUBWOOFER until you understand... Subwoofer Parts Explained!

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7 жыл бұрын

A subwoofer is more than just a big speaker, there are several components that make up the subwoofer's anatomy and having an understanding of what they are and what they do will allow you to pick the perfect subwoofer for you for your next car audio system.
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@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Good news guys! I just uploaded a NEW video showing how to build a “stack” style subwoofer enclosure. This “stack” technique allows you to create some very advanced subwoofer boxes. Check out the build here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdJde5N2p6uzZZc.html

@mattparks11 6 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication you ruined a perfectly good p3 :(

@dwightdonaldson7613 5 жыл бұрын

Which voice coil is better...copper or aluminum

@seansmith4440 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great introduction video Mark. Can you do a VERY in depth video on what makes the best subwoofer? As in what type of material is the best for the surround? Megaroll? Ribbed like DD subs? What type of metal for the voice coil copper? Aluminum? Flat wound aluminum? 4 layer flat wound aluminum? Size of voice coil? 3",4" 10"?! How about spider material? Nomex? Conex? Kevlar? 4 layer? 8 layer? 26 layer?! Linear or progressive spider? Double spider like that Fosgate your showing? Triple spiders with 1 linear in between 2 progressives? Where does it end? Single magnet? Double, triple, quadruple?! So many questions. That would be a great video and get LOTS of views for sure. Thanks again Mark!

@vincentcisneros9737 7 жыл бұрын

Did a research paper about this in early 90's for my English class. Tech hasn't changed much. Innovation in the design has. Still believe less is more though. Long live old school!!!!

@mark.4047 6 жыл бұрын

vincent cisneros : most car woofers are a waste of time. 4 8" pro woofers slaughter these low sensativity power hogs.

@ACommenterOnYouTube 6 жыл бұрын

as they say, it not the size of the sub, its how you use it. I have a free-air 8 inch in my genesis coupe and people can't believe its a free air sub.. Bottom line is .. if the sub can handle 500W rms... give it at least that much or a bit more... Don't starve it !!

@lm6036 4 жыл бұрын

@@ACommenterOnKZfaq Bullshit. Free air a sub will reach Xmax long before it reaches rated RMS limits. A 1000 Watt RMS sub will already hit peak excursion at less then 100 watts.

@MysticBoltz 4 жыл бұрын

you old

@bdsbckjdskl 4 жыл бұрын

Wise man ,You're a great observer 👍

@Anonymous-cu8eu 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, it's awesome you showed the unique design features of that sub so that people can understand how a company can engineer different aspects of the woofer for better performance. Much more to subs (and speakers) than a big magnet and how many watts of power it can handle.

@felixleidersdorffnord7819 7 жыл бұрын

why am i watching this, i dont even have a car...

@neuclearb0mb 6 жыл бұрын

because a car is the ONLY thing that has a subwoofer LOL

@aliijunas 6 жыл бұрын

Me 2 I even dont have driving license 😂😂😂😂

@deletingthisaccount6385 6 жыл бұрын

I dont have a car, but im a noob on car subs so i gotta learn

@NapoleonDynamite69 6 жыл бұрын

i own a vehicle jusy get the darn licence boys

@hierach5317 6 жыл бұрын

You need a subwoofer to get a car, so you can get a licence

@knucklehead69deland 7 жыл бұрын

i have 2 of the p3d4s. great subs. ive had them for 3 1/2 years and have been pushing them hard everyday and have not had a single problem. sound great and can take a good amout of power

@brian69frmovale76 7 жыл бұрын

knucklehead69deland really really ?

@Querencias7 4 жыл бұрын

Great loudspeaker lesson! Excellent job explaining the various speaker parts. Indeed, Rockford Fosgate makes top notch products ... great to go on par with your tutorial videos. Many thanks Mark.

@user-xv9tc6yr5d 11 ай бұрын

I had almost every brand system in the last 3yrs and as soon as I put the Rockford Fosgate back in my truck I'm done for real it's the best you can buy . BDCP with T 1 subs will destroy all thanks Rockford Fosgate

@zemansk7888 7 жыл бұрын

I learned parts of a subwoofer and how things work but, You really don't have to understand how it works before you buy one. Seems the title was to get people's attention.

@mesanders1113 5 жыл бұрын

I don't consider it a click bait title. Most people watching this are not just your basic people. They are more serious in this hobby. So when you are putting together a well balanced high performance sound system this video helps you to completely understand what you are looking at when comparing subwoofers

@OriginalHooker 7 жыл бұрын

I happen to have two Rockford Fosgate P3 12s so it's interesting to see exactly how they look/function. Nice video.

@mrchubbyfella9421 7 жыл бұрын

Jordan what kinda amp and do you like them?

@OriginalHooker 7 жыл бұрын

Right now I'm using the Rockford Fosgate Prime 1200-1. Works very well for these subs but eventually I'd like to have a T1500-1 bdcp. Their punch 1000-1 would be a good match as well.

@sHoRtBuSseR 7 жыл бұрын

Jordan the constant power amps aren't worth the money. just get the standard t1500

@texmextu2 7 жыл бұрын

I am Coast2coastLoud pioneer gm-d9601 works good too for half the price.. shop smart

@youdoofus 7 жыл бұрын

I have these exact P3 12"s also and am quite fond of them. There are of course FAR superior subs out there, but these have been serving me well over the last 3 years. Pushing them with a SoundQubed SQ2200.1 (the model without the words "sound" and "qubed" flanking the logo, and it hits HARD! The amp is only seeing 2 OHMs because i didnt know that a: its actually easier on the electrical system for certain amps at 1 ohm than 2 and b: didnt want to "push the amp too hard" at 1 ohm, which turns out to not be the case with certain amps either. Great subs for the price, but id definitely get sundowns in the event that i was shopping for subs again.

@jasonlopez4855 2 жыл бұрын

I got my Fosgate stereo and speakers in 1999 the HX3 subwoofers I'm still using it every day. Best I'v ever used 👍🏽 1100@1 and 800@2 amps I even got the old series 1 speakers and amplifiers too.

@VinnieVega76 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video, many people don't understand speakers and how they work. One thing you forgot to mention is how the voice coil diameter affects the power capabilities of said woofer, as in a smaller voice coil will bottom out regardless of said power rating, RMS I'm talking about vs peak. A larger voice coil can take the same number of wraps as a smaller one, combined with a great suspension, spider, you can put way more power to it RMS or peak without the woofer bottoming out. Also a larger voice coil will cool off faster due to the diameter of the coil. I have a digital designs woofer with a 2.5 or 3 inch coil, and from my experience with pro audio where we used 4 inch VCs for a 15" sub vs a 2" coil for an example, Kenwood 12" 500 watt sub, I'll take my 2.5" coil 10" DD all day long, it has a fantastic spider, is made in the USA by top tier manufacturer's but looks like that fosgate has a 2 1/2 or 3" coil. Just saying that is a very important thing to know about your subs before you buy them. All in all, nice to show people who don't understand woofer basics instead of just saying I got these 500 watt subs that are awesome, but how much do you know about the sub before you buy it. Go made in USA always for a quality product like fosgate

@zappedcustomdesigns788 4 жыл бұрын

Mark you are amazing man! You remind me of my days fabricating aircraft parts from alum and working fiberglass components in all shapes and sizes up to and including removing wings from jets, deskinning them, complete teardown and rebuild of new parts. Those tools you have, man, they melt my heart man they create art!! You have a set of subs you put in the back of truck that made the sub box look like fox eyes or something, it was bad ass. I want those templates but didnt see them on your store? Keep up the superb work you are second to none

@equalinfinite 4 жыл бұрын

I am about to install these exact subs this weekend Rockford Fosgate P3D2 12" x2

@ronmerkus5941 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 10 inch P3 DVC from Rockford Fosgate, and I'll tell you all that one 10 inch sub can really deliver some heavy bass

@BassblasterBassblaster 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron Markus instead of you buying subwoofers but a dictionary

@BassblasterBassblaster 6 жыл бұрын

*buy

@lloydhudson6463 3 жыл бұрын

I'm considering buying this sub. What amp do you have pushing it and did you get a custom box for it or prefab?

@michaelbarnett2077 7 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel!! I was doing car audio when I was 17/18 y.o, I was going to do it for a career but chose cabinet making instead! Your channel makes me want to get back into the car audio! keep up the great videos!!

@heavy12inchsub79 Жыл бұрын

Wish every company has a model that shows the internals like that so everyone can know how to make a better decision

@medikate8277 6 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate is the best

@matthewjones9597 4 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from you're page and am excited to keep going and eventually do my build. Thanks man

@musicrockstar3816 4 жыл бұрын

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@musicrockstar3816 4 жыл бұрын

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@KHFilms 3 жыл бұрын

@@musicrockstar3816 I'm*

@motoman22atgmail 7 жыл бұрын

You and your informative videos are fantastic Mark. Keep it up!

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

+motoman22atgmail thank you. I appreciate the kinds words.

@loveaudio1236 7 жыл бұрын

Sick vid. Great job explaining all the components, this is great info so someone can understand what the companies are talking about when they list features.

@mattw3406 5 жыл бұрын

If any P3 owners come here and have a rattling sound inside your box, it's most likely the joint where the upper spider meets the cone. The resin cracks and becomes loose, introducing a very annoying vibration. It sounds like your trunk lid is vibrating when it's actually coming from the speaker itself. All you need to do is pick up some resin (Loctite 5 min epoxy works well) and run a bead around the top of the spider and the cone to glue them back together. Cheers

@chandlerlaruex 3 жыл бұрын

I love rockford fosgate, live and die by them, but this video 100% feels like one long ad on why rockford is better then everybody else, and i dont feel like they are but they certainly entertain the beginner enthusiast well

@baljeetsangrur 6 жыл бұрын

How this cut out woofer will sound??? We want to listen

@Sewak_ghel 6 жыл бұрын

mait oliver hellat lun te vajj

@mare6638 6 жыл бұрын

incomplete circuit won't even run.

@hubaswift7640 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like the tinsel leads and the voice coil are still intact, so it should most likely still work.

@ThesexyMrX 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing!

@JerseyPiney 5 жыл бұрын

It'll still work

@kylem829 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Can't wait for the next video about t/s parameters!

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Good news! its already uploaded, check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKp4m6aks9W3oJc.html

@NvTwist 7 жыл бұрын

The surround also had the job of sealing & keeping the air pressure/vacuum separate from air outside the box yet still flexible enough to provide Xmax

@tonyv33ee 7 жыл бұрын

NvTwist are you speaking on this particular sub being talked about

@MrSpanky473 7 жыл бұрын

Just think..back in 1989 Rockford subs sucked. The voice pole wasn't long enough. They would reach the top, slide over, and lock up. The amps have always been top notch.

@mrfreeman1763 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love their amps, but once you move past entry level on subs there is a lot to be desired. $500 for a T1 that can't handle the power from a T1500.1 or at least the ratings would suggest it, and based on my toasted P2, I find it best to slightly under power their subs, not about to blow $500 to find out.

@033Fritz 5 жыл бұрын

I’ll take a RF PRO -Series sun ANY DAY!!!

@033Fritz 5 жыл бұрын

Mr Freeman at last buy the punch or step up to powers from 93.5-2004! And now the current T-2’s or a T-3.

@mrfreeman1763 5 жыл бұрын

@@033Fritz I have a single Skar ZVX 15. It can handle the RF T1500.1bdcp no problem. Only $350 for 3,000w max. RF T1 15 costs $700 and maxes at 2,000w. Their sub pricing to performance is a joke compared to other companies.

@033Fritz 5 жыл бұрын

Mr Freeman imo I think the companies that build the majority of the new subs are wanting us to buy 2k watt amps and try to sell based on the wattage ratings, magnet size and excursion. I’ll stick with the 600wrms rating of my RF PWR’s 93db sensitivity, no im not referring to the new woofers. The Skar ZVX15 has a sensitivity of 86.3, & that’s a 15” sub. Why would you want two alts, and god knows how many batteries to run your subs. That’s just my opinion though, & I hope you enjoy your set up. I’ll stick with a power 650 & some pro series, Pwr or RFR 10’s or 12’s.

@danielmoraes9637 7 жыл бұрын

Thank-you its a great explanation

@jkitto2008 7 жыл бұрын

Heads up to Rockford Fosgate

@ryanmoore9877 7 жыл бұрын

love my fosgate prime amps....havent used the newer woofers or miss and highs....but they have made good stuff for decades....nice video.

@yurianhuizing2352 7 жыл бұрын

hello, can you make a video of this woofer while running ?

@ghostwarhammer007 7 жыл бұрын

yurian huizing llook for a cartoon explanation with moving diagram

@Matthigast 7 жыл бұрын

*lifts subwoofer on shoulder* *starts running*

@imchase7796 3 жыл бұрын

@@Matthigast I thought of the same thing 🤣

@awojunior 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative, you are the best.

@sidneywalker4896 6 жыл бұрын

Very great information. I dont usually subscribe to people but you definitely got my first subscription! Love your shirt too! Currently im running all fosgate. Punch full range and components, a single t1 10 with t600-2 amp. Thanks for this video man!

@mickwolf1077 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I like your work

@tashilkana9506 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely video

@cos-mecos-me3205 7 жыл бұрын

that's an amazing sub

@darylatkins5317 7 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks so much

@m4joker646 6 жыл бұрын

Woahh.very good explanation man ..ive learned a lot.all your videos are very helpfull for me thx a lot

@cdyoung976 4 жыл бұрын

Another great informational video Mark thanks. I did just support Fosgate again by buying 2 p1s4-10's. Can't wait to integrate and enjoy them! Maybe I spaced out and missed it while you were talking about the spiders but I thought I'd seen a Fosgate video explaining that their reason for having two on their larger more powerful subs was to also help control excursion etc, in addition to the attributes/functions you described. Thanks again and yes, I for one make to the end of all of your great videos.

@sygerrryc 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, I actually feel speaker educated, thanks!

@MrTimdtoolman1 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark!

@HowardAbraham 6 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot. Thanks!

@jonclemons8463 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos help me alot. Thanks for making them

@jaydawg116 4 жыл бұрын

I sell Rockford fosgate at my store and personally have a p3 in my truck. Thanks for giving me more insight. :)

@nvlvdave 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I think it would have been much more useful, however, if you compared different component materials that are available and gave pros and cons of each - aluminum vs copper voice coil for instance. You could also show attributes of better quality subs and explain the benefits - extended back plate, for instance. You could take it even further and explain some basic Theile Small parameters - free air resonance, efficiency, etc. THIS would give a buyer the knowledge they need to be able to compare different subs and make an informed decision. Just sayin... I love your vids and your installs

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

+DS Splicer thanks! It would have been difficult to explain all the design variables available while also explaining components and not end up with an hour long video. We could talk about design variables all day. Maybe a future video and now I can refer people to this video to make sure they have the basics.

@brian69frmovale76 7 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication are you that guy on Craigslist in NorthHighlands

@jeffreyokun2355 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with the comment, but also appreciate the point of view of the video owner. It's mainly the claim that after seeing this video a person is well informed to get the best sub for their application that kind of sounded a bit misleading to me. There's so much that has direct impact on the sub performance that this wasn't such helpful in choosing a right type of sub. It was kind of like showing a V8 engine but not explain how the internals and enclosure itself translate to the power output. You can go and show a piston and say that's what generates torque but without additional information, just about any engine seems to do the job. But like I said, I do understand the video owner wanting to keep it not too technical for people who don't have any understanding.

@Isaacthompson 6 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!

@Scorpio-tn4vy Жыл бұрын

I would think the reason others make a uniquely different design is for patent/copyright reasons and not to look like a copy. Thanks for the informative video, perfect timing because I'm about to disassemble a couple pairs I have and see what they need. They'll probably need a trash can.

@antwonsmith70 7 жыл бұрын

First time to the channel. Awesome video. Like and subbed! ☺️

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you here

@kylenix5933 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done!! Thanks for the info!!

@ruikazane5123 6 жыл бұрын

subwoofers is life :)

@richardr5888 6 жыл бұрын

I know this is a dumb question, but why put a boot on the magnet? You won't see it when it's mounted. It takes away precious volume in the enclosure, traps heat, and could possibly loosen up and cause unwanted vibrations in a ported box (the fit on mine was very loose) . I just don't see the benefit, unless they're trying to make you think the magnet is bigger than it really is?

@033Fritz 5 жыл бұрын

Richard R asking as the subs are in divided cabs like.older subs should be.then it doesn’t.

@mesanders1113 5 жыл бұрын

The rubber boot may lower the resonance of the sub basket so could make it sound bettet

@brycedale1712 5 жыл бұрын

keeps the magnet from damage

@033Fritz 5 жыл бұрын

Also prevents the electromagnetic fields from interfering with each other.

@TempoDrift1480 5 жыл бұрын

That's all it's there for is to make it appear bigger than it really is. Don't let these clowns tell you otherwise

@bruno-qk8od 5 жыл бұрын

Great vídeo!!! Tkx!

@stevenp3176 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see on the sub I’m buying. Thanks

@boggy227 7 жыл бұрын

You got my subscribe mate!

@seansmith4440 4 жыл бұрын

@oc690dog 7 жыл бұрын

3 p1 10s in my Honda that are about 3 years old and they still. Sound good

@heavychevy383 4 жыл бұрын

great video man, thanx

@brockhollister7941 5 жыл бұрын

I love you for this

@ACommenterOnYouTube 6 жыл бұрын

I still have 2 pioneer TS-W1241C's from 13 yrs ago and they are still kicking.. !!!

@deonruthven2316 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips and videos keep up the grate work, I have 3 drawing I would love your input on, how can I send them to you. I'm not sure witch one will sound best. thanks again Deon

@erich3892 6 жыл бұрын

Earned my subscription.

@alfi2301 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you alot, i got a subwoofer for my pc Canton plus c

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video! Want to see the layered subwoofer box I am making for the Jeep Project? Be sure to watch here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9NynKqrvanPgY0.html

@hotrdenhell2 7 жыл бұрын

Awsome video!!!!! Can you do the same type of video with for amplifiers?

@04mach1speed 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool video

@cjcarlos 2 жыл бұрын

amazing, informative content.

@CarAudioFabrication 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ACommenterOnYouTube 6 жыл бұрын

Back in the day... 90's... the size of the magnet determined how good the sub was... The larger the magnet, the better it was.. Not anymore...

@mattayers4592 6 жыл бұрын

i own 2 P2 12s much love to them !

@alanhilder1883 6 жыл бұрын

Two videos in a row, different people, Rockford Fosgate shirts on both.

@tommyhall2280 3 жыл бұрын

I got two Rockford fosgate 10” subwoofer they have done me well and I will be getting two shallow mount Rockford fosgate 12” subwoofer

@thethoughtmaster 5 жыл бұрын

You mention too much relating to the structure and mechanics. What interests me most and is the most important part of any speaker is the surface area of the cone and how joints and texture and materials interrupt the sound flow. I have noticed that an inverse dome with no joints that flows to the outer rim with no interruption generates the smoothest bass. In a soft material that bass resonates efficiently, in a hard material less efficient. Poly carbonate is the worst for bass, aluminium can handle more effectively from experience though poly resin is soft and flexible and closer to a natural sound with compressed paper cones having the most natural sound. The speaker you have there seems to come second in audible tests with cone shape. Such as inverse dome, inverse with centre flat, dome centre and worst flat centre poly carbonate protruding dome with hard rim joints that interrupt the sound flow and cause reverberation. The next important part is the surface area of the cone, if it is not big enough it does not resonate sound effectively. Too many small subs have oversized coils that cause the cone to flap and move air rather than resonate smoothly the frequencies the coil transmits. IT IS OVERKILL.

@wertigus 5 жыл бұрын

what about compact underseat subs? how do you determine those are any good?

@jeremywhittler8591 7 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration. Suscribed.

@CarAudioFabrication 7 жыл бұрын

+jeremy whittler glad to have you, thanks for watching!

@LuisJim81 7 жыл бұрын

good video, however, it would have been nice to let us know what we should be looking for to get better performing sub.

@TheTardis157 7 жыл бұрын

I am installing an older A/D/S RS8 sub in my car because it only needs 0.6 CF of air inside of the box to get the tuning I want. Plus it has sensitivity most component sets wish they had. Long live musical subs.

@irynajohnson7083 7 жыл бұрын

Can you explain xmax, q etc. next time?

@MyIronman8 4 жыл бұрын

Good video .

@DrBroncanuus 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant video, thank you so much.....can you explain what would happen if I swapped my car sub driver 4 ohm into my REL home sub 8 ohm ?

@DrWhosmate 5 жыл бұрын

Rockford Fosgate have moved to HTTPS so you need to update your link CAF. Usually I wouldn't bother commenting but Rockford Fosgate are worth it, even if I am a little biased, my first ever sub was a twin 10" punch rear facing box setup with a Phoenix Gold amp, man I loved that during the beginning of the D'n'B scene in my shitty beater car. It actually didn't hurt too much rattle wise after a bit of rubber on the manual window winder armatures :)

@Audiwithaturbski 7 жыл бұрын

I love fosgate

@gerardolee 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid. I have a performance technique amp 2000 w and i m planing connect a 12' single sub massive audio gtx 124 , 1400 w subwoofer. Please advise.

@m0011v 4 жыл бұрын

your the man!

@iiBiiRD 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys got a question, just had my 15's wired in to my 16 Impala through the factory stereo, I have an aftermarket DB drive output converter, I'm wondering if I'm better off using my remote subwoofer control knob through the output converter or if I should run one from the aftermarket amplifier?

@muhammedmoodley3888 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you please do video on 6x9's and speakers that are 2 way, 3 way & 5 way.... awesome video's ... just subscribed.

@53patsfan 7 жыл бұрын

I am into Home Audio more than car, although I do have good car setups also. But I already knew all of the parts and terms. It was nice having the cutout sub. I just never understood the difference between overhung and underhung basket? Is it just build preference and not really important?

@WickedMoto 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! It's lead me to realize that there's a lot more to it that meets the eye. I don't know if maybe you could make a video talking about the different types of spider materials and cone materials and what type of tonalities they help to give the woofer other than the box that the sub is housed in. This paired with information regarding the wire size of the voice coil, I believe can help us to a better decision making process. This could also help us to identify the truly cheap subs that we would not be happy going with on a budget and lead us to the budget friendly subs that are designed for better performance and function. Thanks again for the video! The information is super helpful!

@OpTiclightning 6 жыл бұрын

does this video apply to home audio subwoofers aswell?

@vermili0138 7 жыл бұрын

Well, When I got my HDC3 I wanted a low bass monster. Now, it is an SPL monster but due to its stiff suspension it gets so low, like well below the tuning, like a box tuned at 28Hz and dropping to 20Hz and going up to 40HZ while still being loud. Real shame it's a nasty subwoofer and distortion is audible when it plays. Awesome video Mark!

@HitemWithTheFlex 7 жыл бұрын

Enclosure is a major part. Sounds like your distortion is amp setting or box related (I have ran HDC3's and 4's in the past).

@vermili0138 7 жыл бұрын

Travis (HitemWithTheFlex) Don't HDC's have higher distortion values, HDC4's being the highest? The box is a flat response box, amps is a Zapco 2000w RMS.

@popwarhomie 7 жыл бұрын

Tuning is way too low for an HDC3. They are not low end subwoofers.. Ive had 5 HDC3s in the past. Always tuned to 35hz with them.

@DarrinLintz710 7 жыл бұрын

my hdc3s are tuned to 33

@brian69frmovale76 7 жыл бұрын

I have 18" ZV4 AND I AM TUNED TO 31HZ

@damiendrolet1627 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark! Do you have any recommendations for powerful yet musical subwoofers? I was looking at Sundown ZV3s as I’m looking for something in the 1500-2500 wrms range. Do you have any opinions of what might meet my needs? Thanks man

@RiddledEnigma93 2 ай бұрын

I had a pair of Crunch FatBoy 12in subs back early 2k's an the tinsel leads started to fray apart!~

@dharmakissoon 4 жыл бұрын

Dual spider wow, I'm adding that to my mod

@ryanblue67 7 жыл бұрын

does that sub play

@antonioarreola5266 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 Infiniti q60 and I want to add more voice and bass. It comes with a bose speakers. What kind of equipment should I get to improve the sound quality.

@thekeefcheef 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos that elaborate on the individual parts of the "motor" function of a subwoofer? I.e. How, exactly, does changing the size of the voice coil effect the power handling and in turn effect sound output, or how the plates can effect the sound output?

@grievingsage1899 6 жыл бұрын

I had a couple of P2 DVC 10 inch subs. How do DVC (Dual Voice Coil) differ, if any, from this P3?

@joseduranjr3152 3 жыл бұрын

Why does a speaker have 2 magnets? Do they require more power to operate?

@dc5001 4 жыл бұрын

I have a audiocontrol lc.1500 amp, and dual focal e25kx subs. Which ohm would you wire the amp and sub?

@kern1110 3 жыл бұрын

Rockford fosgate for the win! 😁 I wanna get one of their 10inch shallow subs. Do they work the same as the one you explained in this video?

@nnnvv2121 4 жыл бұрын

Best single sub to run off the alpine 500 in a ported box is what I’m tryna figure out

@martinramirezmi5457 2 жыл бұрын

Fosgate is my favorite brand by far, but a little too pricey lately lol.

@trei2unu 7 жыл бұрын

What's the most efficient way to loosen up a speakers' spider? (my interest is in mid-woofers not subs, but I guess it's the same procedure) Is is playing a sine wave? if so, at what frequency?