Every speaker in your sound system needs dedicated amplification to run at full tilt. However, this only means “one dedicated channel of amplification” and not in any way a full-fledged amp for each of your speakers. With technology coming thick and fast, amplifiers built with multiple channels are also getting common these days. For example, … Read more
The quality and impact of sound through the audio setup in your car don’t necessarily depend altogether on how top-notch and expensive the gears you have installed. More than half the share thereby is held by how well each of the components is tuned up (esp. the amplifier). A well-done amp tuning is the key … Read more
Bulky bass is a nonpareil feeling; bigger subs are have-it-all, and there are no two ways about both these things. But just for a moment, imagine yourself in a roadside tailgating competition – going hard, corner hard, and changing gears in milliseconds. What’s the last thing you’d want to happen now (maybe as a curse … Read more
Just that you’ve spent a bounty and got a premium subwoofer from the market is no way any assurance that you’ll play out with a superbly bass-banged surround sound. Subwoofers are not that simple plug-n-play type of speakers; they are way too complicated to tune up with other drivers, your room’s or car cabin’s acoustics, … Read more
Components have so many edges over full-range speakers, but playing on their multifarious benefits may sometimes become a real struggle. This usually happens when you prefer DIY selecting and matching woofer and tweeters instead of purchasing a good aftermarket 2-way components set. After all, matching woofer and tweeter yourself means bypassing the expertise of speaker … Read more
Notes from the lowest region of the audible spectrum, also called bass frequencies, are the hardest to produce. Meanwhile, they are the most loved ones too. After all, only the bass waves are capable to reveal on you the truest colors and the actual far-reaching depth of a melody – a melody that’s otherwise empty, … Read more
Though car speakers come in so many different sizes starting from 3 inches to up to 8”, the sizes that are more often the OEMs’ standards in your car’s dash, seats, or parcel shelf are 4”, 4×6”, or 5.25”. That’s why when you plan on overhauling your car’s stereo, these very aftermarket sizes make for … Read more
Because a deep punchy bass is the heart and soul of leisure long drives, I fear anyone would not ever yearn for it. But at the same time, investing in a separate sub may also not be possible for everyone for reasons, maybe like dinky budget or less car space. That’s when most audiophiles think … Read more
Subwoofers are, though, speakers specifically designed to satisfy your bass craves, not all of them throw that felt-in-the-gut kind of impact. So if you’re so much into and too choosy about the bass-bang in your music, deciding on a sub’s type tailor-made for your needs should always be one of your most climacteric decisions. The … Read more
A tug of war for somewhat over 7 decades and you still find it difficult to bet on one when doing up your vehicle’s aftermarket stereo – yep, I’m talking about the two gentle giants: Pioneer vs Kenwood Car Speakers. When it comes to car audio or other music systems, these two names are synonymous … Read more