Subwoofers
"Factory" car audio systems often lack in areas that are immediately obvious by those of us with an ear for high-quality, clear stereo sound. Probably the most identifiable of these areas is that of low-range sound response, also known as bass.
In the spectrum of sound that is within the range of detection by the human ear, bass and sub-bass frequencies range from 20 Hertz to about 300 Hertz. Because we can hear sounds all the way up to 20,000 Hertz in frequency, the bass range may seem like a small component of the overall listening experience. But, because bass and sub-bass signals are much lower in wavelength, they travel farther and they travel through materials that would otherwise stop or muffle higher frequency sound.
Bass speakers for car audio systems are typically referred to as subwoofers, or 'subs'. A quality subwoofer will be composed of at least a bass speaker, an enclosure for the speaker, and a two-wire terminal for connection to the input signal. This input signal will be bass-specific, and will most likely come from an amplifier that is dedicated solely to the unit providing the bass.
Great animations of how speakers work by Jacob O'Neal at Animagraffs.com. Click the image for more!
Add Bass to Factory Stereos and Leased Vehicles
If you're considering adding a bass component to your factory sound system but you're driving a leased vehicle that you don't want to modify too much, you're in luck! After-market bass systems do not require replacements of factory head units or other existing sound equipment. The most common bass installs only require an amplifier, enclosure box and speaker, and the wiring can be routed such that uninstalling the system will not result in any damage or significant modification to the vehicle.
Our team is expanding if you or someone you know is interested in audio installs and low voltage technical work feel free to reach out. We would love to have the right members to help us grow!
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This weekend Team OTS Audio hit the road to Texas and had the pleasure to partake in @sqology Lonestar SQ Shootout II sound competition. With all of the amazing setups it was a great challenge to be prepared for. We ended up winning a bunch of 1st and 2nd place trophy’s from different classes and different sound organizations to make the journey a success along with some delicious Texas BBQ! Stay tuned for more shows and awards as we are always attempting to offer and create best SQ vehicles around.
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In the always evolving sound quality game we like to stay trained! Last weekend we got the opportunity to train to be judges for @iascaworldwide this weekend we will be headed to Texas to compete in a sound quality competition! Keep your eyes out for our next post to show our experience!
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Turn your TV area into a scrolling art gallery! With different frames and color ways to choose from. It’s hard not to make the switch! Stop by soon to see it in action.
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Having wires show in your home is so old school!
If you are building your own home hire us to install seamless pre-wiring! It was a fun time setting up this @sonos system in this beautiful new home in East Lake.
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This beautiful blue 2022 McLaren GT was brought into the shop by @sabrinanova for a custom fiberglass @arcaudio subwoofer enclosure and amplifier. She can now ride this gorgeous super car in style with quality sound.
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Quick recap of the Team OTS competing yesterday at @amplifiedautosport the FLSQ Sound Quality Competition. We appreciate being invited and growing the SQ Community.
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Looking to add some durable outdoor speakers with quality sound? We have options to disguise or hide them anyway you want to listen to tunes in the back yard or front!
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Bass Accessories
One last thing to keep in mind when researching options for adding bass to your vehicle is power draw and its effect on gas mileage. With ultra-high-powered bass systems, power draw on your battery can become burdensome for your engine, resulting in lower gas mileage and a shorter battery lifespan. This additional power requirement can sometimes be addressed with the addition of capacitors, which act as secondary battery systems for storing power needed by the stereo system. Contact us with your car audio installation questions and start enjoying better quality sound!
