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.
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May 23
KnowledgeFest was jam packed with information and some truly beautiful vehicles. So glad that the team got to go out as unit to soak up as much information as they can to enhance their skills of quality sound. Here are some cool shots grabbed while at the event.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
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Team OTS got to attend KnowledgeFest 2023 this past weekend to see and learn first hand the latest and greatest in sound quality. Be on the lookout for our follow up post of the coolest cars seen at the show!
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
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May 22
Team OTS got to attend KnowledgeFest 2023 this past weekend to see and learn first hand the latest and greatest in sound quality. Be on the lookout for our follow up post of the coolest cars seen at the show!
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
#otsmobileaudio #caraudio #system #custombuild #woofer #woofergram #woofers #trunksetup #soundsystem #soundquality #tampacars #tampacarscene #tampacarmeets #customfab #customupholstery #car #813cars #cars #carsofinstagram #bumpin #speakers #speakersystem #speakerscorner #quality #qualitysound #upgrade #carupgrade #teamotsaudio
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3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
#otsmobileaudio #caraudio #system #custombuild #woofer #woofergram #woofers #trunksetup #soundsystem #soundquality #tampacars #tampacarscene #tampacarmeets #customfab #customupholstery #car #813cars #cars #carsofinstagram #bumpin #speakers #speakersystem #speakerscorner #quality #qualitysound #upgrade #carupgrade #teamotsaudio
May 17
If you are looking to have the best products in the industry installed you have to call OTS Audio!
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
#otsmobileaudio #caraudio #system #custombuild #woofer #woofergram #woofers #trunksetup #soundsystem #soundquality #tampacars #tampacarscene #tampacarmeets #customfab #customupholstery #car #813cars #cars #carsofinstagram #bumpin #speakers #speakersystem #speakerscorner #quality #qualitysound #upgrade #carupgrade #teamotsaudio
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3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
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May 11
Donโt forget to call us for your home theater/audio needs!
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
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Friendly Reminder: We work on fleets!
Client had us install child safety care systems in their vehicles.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
Whatever custom work you need bring it to OTS!
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May 6
Friendly Reminder: We work on fleets!
Client had us install child safety care systems in their vehicles.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
Whatever custom work you need bring it to OTS!
#otsmobileaudio #caraudio #system #custombuild #woofer #woofergram #woofers #trunksetup #soundsystem #soundquality #tampacars #tampacarscene #tampacarmeets #customfab #customupholstery #car #813cars #cars #carsofinstagram #bumpin #speakers #speakersystem #speakerscorner #quality #qualitysound #upgrade #carupgrade #teamotsaudio
Reminder we are a full service mobile audio company.
This client had us install URC and Yamaha receiver upgrades to their home system to improve quality sound and audio.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
Apr 19
Reminder we are a full service mobile audio company.
This client had us install URC and Yamaha receiver upgrades to their home system to improve quality sound and audio.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
No job too big or too small!
Some shots from a Mobileye 8 install on this 08 Winnebago Tour.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
#otsmobileaudio #wecometoyou #homeaudio #hometheater #hometheaterdesign #hometheaters #hometheatre #homedecor #homethings #theatre #theater #oldsmarfl #oldsmar #oldsmarflorida #tampa #tampabay #palmharbor #palmharborfl #pinellascounty #pinellas #supportsmallbusiness #tampabusiness #tampabusinessowner #teamotsaudio
Apr 10
No job too big or too small!
Some shots from a Mobileye 8 install on this 08 Winnebago Tour.
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
#otsmobileaudio #wecometoyou #homeaudio #hometheater #hometheaterdesign #hometheaters #hometheatre #homedecor #homethings #theatre #theater #oldsmarfl #oldsmar #oldsmarflorida #tampa #tampabay #palmharbor #palmharborfl #pinellascounty #pinellas #supportsmallbusiness #tampabusiness #tampabusinessowner #teamotsaudio
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OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
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Apr 3
Team OTS got to spend this weekend at the @mobiletoysinc Aggieland IX SQ Invitational where we placed in multiple competitions! We want to thank MTI for putting on such a great event and for having us!
๐Let us know your favorite part in the comments๐
OTS Audio ๐
3166 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
(727) 787-1010
๐Award winning service
๐ฅ๏ธ Boat Audio Upgrades
๐๏ธ We work on exotics
๐๏ธ Trick out your toy with us
๐ Fleet work available
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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. ย Contact us withย your car audio installation questions and start enjoying better quality sound!
