American Bass XD Subwoofer: Classic Design, Superior Sound Ready to add some thunder to your ride? The XD Series subwoofer from American Bass is here to help! With its high-grade design and tight bass response, this subwoofer delivers plenty of clarity and depth to your car's audio system. Plus, with its even power output and fan-favorite status as one of our best-selling subwoofers, you can count on the XD Series to provide an all-around excellent audio experience that's sure to please most car audio enthusiasts. So why wait? Upgrade your car's audio system today with the powerful and versatile XD Series subwoofer! Choosing the Perfect Subwoofer: Key Features Explained RMS Power: RMS Power Handling indicates the amount of continuous power the subwoofer can handle. This is crucial to match the RMS rating of the subwoofer with the amplifier's output to prevent underpowering or overpowering. MAX RMS (Peak Power): This indicates the maximum power a subwoofer can handle in short bursts. It’s great for those booming bass drops that make your music come alive. Frequency Response: This tells you the range of bass tones the subwoofer can produce, measured in Hertz (Hz). A wider range means deeper and richer bass. For instance, a subwoofer with a frequency response of 20Hz to 200Hz can produce a wide variety of bass sounds. Sensitivity: Measured in decibels (dB), sensitivity indicates how efficiently a subwoofer converts power into sound. Higher sensitivity means the subwoofer can produce louder sound with less power. This is especially useful if you have a low-powered amplifier. Impedance: Measured in ohms (Ω), impedance affects how the subwoofer and amplifier interact. Common values are 2Ω and 4Ω. It’s important to match the impedance with your amplifier for the best performance. Voice Coil Configuration: Subwoofers come with either Single Voice Coil (SVC) or Dual Voice Coil (DVC) configurations. SVC subwoofers are simpler to install, while DVC subwoofers offer more flexibility in wiring, allowing you to achieve different impedance levels to match your amplifier. Cone Material: The cone is the part of the subwoofer that moves to produce sound. High-quality materials like polypropylene or Kevlar are durable and provide clear, precise sound. Surround Material: The cone is the part of the subwoofer that moves to produce sound. High-quality materials like polypropylene or Kevlar are durable and provide clear, precise sound. Mounting Depth and Size: Subwoofers come in various sizes and depths. Ensure that the subwoofer you choose fits the available space in your car. Measure the area where you plan to install the subwoofer and check the subwoofer’s dimensions to ensure a proper fit. Enclosure Compatibility: The type of enclosure (box) you use affects the subwoofer’s sound. Sealed enclosures produce tight, accurate bass, ported enclosures offer louder bass, and bandpass enclosures provide the highest output. Make sure your subwoofer is compatible with the type of enclosure you plan to use.
