Matching Subs & Amps. When you're ready to put a sub into your vehicle, there are a lot of options to choose from. Once you get past the basic question of the size and number of subs you want in your system, you need to decide on the type of sub(s) and the type of amplifier(s) you'll use. When picking subs, you've got a choice between single voice coil (one set of terminals) and dual voice coil (DVC) models (two sets of terminals). Dual voice coil subs give you more wiring options than single voice coil models. Usually, but certainly not always, dual voice coil models are built for higher power handling and performance.
When choosing an amplifier, the most important thing is to pick one with the right amount of power for your subs (you can read more about that here.) Once you've decided how much power you need, you'll need to decide which type of amp to use. To get you on the fast track to big bass, let's look at four common combinations of subwoofers.
One single 4-ohm voice coil sub. How Speakers Work and an Intro to Building a Subwoofer Box. Now i'm sure we all know this but a speakers works by taking an electrical signal and turning it into sound waves, these sound waves are produced by the vibrations of the cone in which makes up the speakers. When looking for speakers you want to look for quality cones, not to thin, not to thick and stroung enough to handle powerful vibrations. Take this into consideration when looking at materials found in the cones of speakers or subwoofers you are looking at. To reproduce sound speakers have to have a range in which what types of pitch they can hit. This is called "Frequency Response" and is measured in (Hz). 20 Hz -- 20,000 Hz is typically the correct range for speakers.
Speakers Volume is measured in Decibels or (dB). Common wiring of Dayton Audio Subwoofer/Speaker Plate Amplifiers. How to Make a Subwoofer Box. How to Build a Stereo System on a Tight Budget. Introduction Stereo systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to - well, the sky's the limit. However, building a new stereo system that satisfies your tastes and budget doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, a new system can be very affordable, especially if you shop in the right places and know where to look for the best deals. Here are some suggestions about building a good sounding stereo system on a tight budget by purchasing new or used speakers and components. The best places to look for bargains on a stereo system are your local electronics store, craigslist.org, ebay.com, a thrift shop and the classified ads in your local paper.
Start with Speakers Speakers are the most important factor in determining the ultimate sound of a stereo system. If not, here are a few suggestions for buying speakers. Next, look on Craigslist.org for a pair of used speakers. Another place to look is a local thrift shop. Choose a Receiver or Amplifier Select Source Components Summary. How to Build Your Own Speakers: Step-by-Step DIY Tech. The electronic components inside a loudspeaker are actually quite simple. The drivers and crossovers pictured here are available in a $369 kit.
(Photograph by Chris Eckert) It was back in 1924 that a couple of researchers from General Electric, Chester Rice and Edward Kellogg, patented what remains the basic design for virtually all the world's loudspeakers. In the 84 years since, engineers and enthusiasts have invested a lot of thought and energy in the refinement of Rice and Kellogg's concept, creating a valuable knowledge base for the do-it-yourself crowd. I should know--I recently built the speakers pictured on these pages, and in the process I learned quite a bit about the art and science of a good speaker. At its core a loudspeaker is a surprisingly simple device. Hardcore speaker hobbyists take delight in figuring all this out for themselves, designing and building the crossovers and enclosures from scratch to see what comes out. The Jasper Circle Jig: A lifesaver!
Box assembly. How To Make a Speaker. I doesn't look like a high-tech speaker but it works well. I didn't expect a high quality of the sound from this made-from-scratch speaker but it performs very well, better than I expected. A speaker is just a magnet, a coil, frame and a cone or any material that can make the air vibrate. Here is the bill of materials that I used to build this speaker: 1 Magnet (neodymium magnet works great) 1 Business card Wire 32 or 34 AWG (you may use 30AWG) Paper bond Tape Glue Scissors Ballpoint pen Lego bricks or wood.
Ruler. Cut two long pieces of paper vertically, half inch wide. (0.5 inches by 11 inches). Roll one strip of paper over the magnet. Roll the second strip of paper over the first one. Using the ballpoint pen, Draw three lines on each side of the business card. Fold the business card using the lines as reference. Remove the magnet and glue the paper cylinders at the center of the business card.
Put some glue on the magnet when it is inside the cylinder. How it works? Rod Magnets. 2-Way Speaker Kits -- Tweeter & Mid/Bass Woofer. The Sound Room: 2.1 Speaker systems- How to build a home theater piece-meal. By Caleb Denison Unless you live under a rock or purposefully ignore the news, you know very well that tough times have hit our nation's economy. In conditions such as these, even Wall St. executive tycoons are going to have to be careful with how they spend their money.
This got me thinking about piece-mealing home theater systems together. People do it, but I think that a lot of folks don't know just how great an idea it can be. You get the advantages of a lower initial investment, you lessen the shock value to your significant other by having fewer boxes show up at the door and, once your family experiences what great audio can bring to your movie nights, you'll have 'em begging for more! So where do you start?
Give me better sound--- Your front left and right speakers: Most of us are familiar with stereo. I wanna FEEL it! What did they just say? I want to be like....THERE, man.--- Surround Speakers: The surround speakers are the final element of your home theater system.