Best Home Theatre Bass Subwoofer for the Bucks
October 30, 2008 by Speakers Fan · Leave a Comment
The best known secret in the home audio business, which you will never hear any salesman at any store let you in on, is that spending more money does not necessarily equate to a better product. In fact, generally most people are spending money to own a brand name and nothing more. In many cases the speakers in many home theatre setups are standard fare speakers that quite often are made by other companies who sell them to the manufacturer that stamps them with the brand name that you shell out so many dollars to own. Case and point: don’t be a brand snob, brand names are only names. It’s what’s inside that truly counts.
Take the newest bass subwoofer series to make its debut by The Speaker Company, a leader in providing exceptional speakers at an amazing value, generally half the price of their competitors and more feature-laden. They plan on unveiling the ASW-8 powered subwoofer for home theatres this fall, and you would not be able to find a better deal on subs if you tried.
ASW-8 powered subwoofer
Featuring a flared bass reflex port that will really pound those all too sought after low frequencies around the room like you never have heard before. This 100-watt self powered unit is sure to get the job done on even the most demanding of action films without draining all of the power from your amplifier in the process. Using their signature BASH amplification technology, you will truly hear clear and audible 100-watts of sound that can easily shake the windows in your home. Utilizing internal dynamic compressors to eliminate distortion and thermal protection to prevent overheating, this subwoofer packs a serious punch for the bucks.
An 8” high excursion driver will thump even the lowest tones and 1.0” voice coil will assist. As their website states, “All of these high performance attributes combine to create the magic of a small drive unit operating in a piston like fashion with linear behavior.” This is exactly what you will get with this sleek sub which comes in a nice veneered wood box. Amazingly priced online for about $99.00 – and they are offering free shipping both ways. So even if you change your mind you can send it back within 30-days and they will refund all your dollars, no questions asked, and they will pay the return shipping as well. And you can’t beat that!
Features & Specs: 
• BASH® amplifier technology
• 50w RMS/100w Peak power rating
• Vented (Bass Reflex) enclosure
• Rigid MDF construction
• Flared bass reflex port
• High density 5/8” (15mm) MDF construction
• 8” high excursion driver
• 1.0” voice coil
• 18oz. ferrite magnet
• 40-150Hz adjustable low pass crossover
• Independent level adjustment
• 0/180° phase switch
• Selectable “ON” or “AUTO” modes
• Operates on 110VAC
• Free shipping
• Free 30-day in-home trial
• Free return shipping
• 2 year warranty
One Car Subwoofer Amp That Will Blow Your Trunk off the Hinges
September 25, 2008 by Speakers Fan · Leave a Comment
Boy have we got some power in store for you today, friendly readers. After sifting through much clutter on the internet, trying to find the best car amplifiers available for the lowest price for your dollar, we are pleased to say that we have found another nifty model that easily makes the cut for our list. We are talking screaming amounts of power here, to the tune of 1600-watts. Yes that’s a lot of freaking power. And keep in mind that the more you know about amplifiers the better you will fare when whipping out your wallet to purchase one. So always remember to try and find product reviews before you buy, so you don’t have to return your purchase, or worse, deal with a shoddy amp and a sub par sound.
Vibe Channel 1600 Watts High Power MOSFET Amplifier
This nifty, affordable and easy to install amplifier by Vibe comes with all of the bells and whistles, no joke. Featuring a four channel system delivering 4×100 watts at 4 ohms, or 2×400, or even 4×175, the possibilities are quite literally endless when you choose to vibe your trunk with this affordable beauty. You don’t have to worry about a costly wire fire either, as the MOSFET monitors the surges from the battery and will automatically switch in between the different power modes to best deliver sound and power that you want, without becoming a smoking gun in your trunk. Gold plated inputs and a tri-mode are other added pluses, not to mention this puppy comes with a bass subwoofer remote control. So no more turning knobs and guessing in the back of your trunk, adjust your bass levels as you cruise in style! Well priced online from about: $200.00
Specs:
• 4×100 Watts + 1×200 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms
• 4×200 Watts+1×400 Watts Max at 4 Ohms
• 2 x 400 Watts + 1×800 Watts Max at 4 Ohms Bridged
• 4 x 175 Watts + 1×375 Watts at 2 Ohms
• MOSFET Automatically Switches to Maintain Rated Power Over a Wide Range of Battery Voltages
• Stiffly Regulated PWM-Type Power Supplies
• Variable Input Level Controls for Each Pair of Cannels
• Variable High & Low Pass Crossover Controls
• High-Efficiency, Heavy Aluminum Heatsink
• Remote Subwoofer Bass Control
• Electronic Crossover Network
• Bass Boost Circuit
• Bridgeable at 4 Ohms
• 2 Ohm Stereo Stable
• Tri-Mode Capable
• Gold RCA Inputs
• Power & Protection LED Indicators
• Advanced Protection Circuitry
• Soft Turn On/Off
• Frequency Response: 15 Hz-35 kHz
• S/N Ratio: 90 dB
• Dimensions: 10.25″W x 2″H x 24″L
But wait…before you run out to the local car audio superstore, or log into your net shopping account, make sure that you are armed with the proper knowledge of what to look for in qualify car amplifiers. The last thing you want to do is buy the wrong power amplifier and blow your bass subwoofer out of the box. Make sure to always try and find car amplifier reviews online so you can make the best educated purchase.
Resources on How to Build Your Own Subwoofer Box
September 24, 2008 by Speakers Fan · Leave a Comment
Have you ever seen a car that had en entirely customized bass subwoofer box inside of it? You know one that was flush and carpeted, ported and glass covered, fitting ever so snugly into the bed of the trunk, the backseat, or wherever. Unfortunately for many avid bass fans, these types of boxes are not typically available for purchase as most of them tend to be custom creations. However, this does not mean that with a little bit of mechanical know-how that you can not create your own street thumper, and for not nearly as much money as you may think. Use these free resources to learn how to build your own custom speaker box and wow your friends tomorrow.
How much will it cost you?
Building your own bass subwoofer box can be costlier depending upon where you purchase the supplies that you need. Generally, the local hardware store will offer decent deals and values on the necessary supplies. However, it is always recommended that you shop around for them to make sure that you are getting the best deal. Keep in mind that you need not spend a small fortune acquiring the supplies that will yield to you an entirely custom bass box.
What materials are ideal?
There is a rather lengthy list of materials that you will need in order to effectively construct that thumping bass subwoofer box that you so desire. Your best bet is to create a list and try your hand at the local hardware store, and shop around for the best deals on the supplies that you will need. To get you started, here is a basic supplies list that you will require to construct that box:
• Disposable gloves
• Respirator
• Cardboard
• Resin
• Several Yards of Mat
• Putty knife
• Brushes
• Mixing containers
• Plastic protection
• Chopped glass
• Band Saw
• Belt Sander
• Air Board
• Sander/DA sander
• Body Filler
• Quart containers
• Mixing Sticks
• Catalyst dispenser
• MM syringes
• Butcher Paper
Step-by-step: how to build bass subwoofer boxes (Uses Above Supplies List)
Detailed instructions on how to build your own bass subwoofer box from start to finish, and for not nearly as much money as you may think that it is going to cost you.
Books on how to build bass subwoofer boxes
$6 ‘How To’ manual that guides you step by step on how to build your own bass subwoofer box, this manual is a bestseller and is written for people who have no idea how to build anything.
Forums on how to build bass subwoofer boxes
These awesome forums are constantly being updated with tons of useful information that will allow anybody who is willing the ability to learn exactly how to build their own bass subwoofer box from scratch.
Helpful videos on how to build a subwoofer box
This awesome video demonstrates step-by-step how to properly construct an excellent sounding bass subwoofer box and car audio speaker box.
An expert demonstrates exactly what you will need and precisely how it is done when it comes to properly constructing that bass subwoofer box of your dreams.

