Do Square subwoofers hit harder?

Technically speaking, a square subwoofer, or any other shape that has a cone area larger than the same sized round subwoofer (12” square vs. A subwoofer that moves more air generates more output (and more SPL), which means it is capable of being louder than a comparable round subwoofer.

Who makes square subwoofer?

When it comes to square subwoofers, Kicker car audio is the leading manufacturer of square subs, and their Kicker Solo-Baric L7 is one of the best selling subwoofers in the industry. MTX Audio is another major manufacturer of square subwoofers.

Are Solo Baric Subs good?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great subs! I’ve had these subs in for a year and some and they work great but they don’t give me the bass that I really want. They don’t pick up the really low bass and so I will be switching to the RE. Other than for that reason, I would have kept them.

What does SPL subwoofer mean?

SPL stands for sound pressure level which basically means how loud the subwoofer or speaker is producing sound. In regards to subwoofers, ported enclosures are usually favorable for SPL set ups. SPL is measured in decibels which means you will be able to tell just how loud your system is with an SPL meter.

What makes a SQ subwoofer?

A common buzzword used in the car audio world is car subwoofer SQ or Sound Quality. If we define subwoofer SQ as the accurate reproduction of the low frequency (bass) signal input to the low frequency (bass) output, there are big differences from one sub to another.

What is the difference between an sq and a SPL subwoofer?

As far as what differentiates a SQ sub from a SPL sub, here are several attributes that SQ hardware will have and the SPL hardware has no concern about: 1. Low inductance to resistance ratio (Le/Re) 2. Low distortion 3. Ability to produce the desired frequency range and response (usually flat, but not always) in a reasonably sized enclosure

What are the best audio SPL subwoofers?

Skar Audio SPL Subs are some of the best in the market and they deliver high-class performance while not breaking the bank. Founded in 2010 by Kevin Schlenker, Skar is based in Tampa, Florida and specializes in high-end speakers and amplifiers for cars and boats.

What is car subwoofer sq or sound quality?

A common buzzword used in the car audio world is car subwoofer SQ or Sound Quality. SQ is much more difficult to quantify than say, SPL, the sound pressure level (the boom in subwoofer).

Should you worry about sound quality when buying a subwoofer?

Some subs are designed and/or tuned with enclosure design, to achieve more SPL even at the sacrifice of SQ. Some customers don’t worry about sound quality, only that their subs rattle neighborhood windows, and more power to them. But what about enthusiasts that want their music to sound like the original even at high volumes?