One of the more popular lines in the Alpine company, the Type-R series is also the largest: it has seven subwoofers compared to the three or four the other lines have. The Type-R series is composed of 10-inch, 12-inch, and 15-inch woofers. Alpine has really packed a whole lot into those inches, because there’s power, yet it doesn’t hurt like other subwoofers that sacrifice sound quality for strength. The two 15 inch products in the Type-R line are the only ones priced over $300, but that’s not to say they aren’t worth it. The entire line is priced as it should be, because high quality 15-inch subwoofers are actually quite difficult to find; most tend to stick to 10 and 12 inches. An owner of an SWR-1242D subwoofer (12 inches, part of the Type-R series) said that sound could be heard from the car from 2 miles away. He parked his car in a gas station and even made the shelves shake. You can get the 10-inch Type-R series for $200, the 12-inch for $220, and the 15-inch for $400.

It’s probably true that the second most popular Alpine is the Type-S series. It features two 12-inch and two 10-inch woofers. Combined with Alpine’s most famous products, their head units, the Type-S subwoofers are really something to deal with. As long as you supply these subs with the right power needed, you’re going to get clear cut sound that blasts straight through the air. The Type-S series is priced a bit lower, ranging from $150 for the 10-inch to $170 to the 12-inch.

Alpine surely delivers not only on quality, but just plain affordability. While leaders like JL Audio might charge over $400 for their 10-inch W7, Alpine maintains a high standard of sound quality at half the price, and sometimes even takes the jump and goes for sound pressure level as well. Nearly all of the Alpine series are absolutely worth the cash because they blast really well. They match up to Kicker and MTX any day, just at a lower price that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.

Mitsubishi recently began using the Fosgate sound systems in their new models, despite the lack of industry status that Rockford Fosgate as taken on. In any case, this just proves that their products have not fallen off of the shelves in any way, and that they will continue to be a reliable brand.

The Rockford Fosgate T112D4 belongs to the Power series of the company. There are three series available: Prime, Punch, and Power. Prime is made for the casual consumer, while Punch and Power are there for those more enthused about car audio. The Power series ranges from $400 to $850, depending on both the size of the subwoofer and which miniseries (T1 or T2, T1 in this case) the subwoofer belongs to, and there’s no reason why these subs shouldn’t cost that much.

The T112D4 packs a whole lot of punch, but the size seems to be a bit of a shocker. An interesting thing to note inside the Fosgate Family: subs get bigger and bigger from Prime to Power, not in inches but in depth. You’re going to want a pretty big box for this one, but it’s going to be worth the awkward size. A single T112D4 sub sounds like two when plugged in (unbelievable, huh?). One guy even removed his own mirrors because they rattled so much when the subs were booming.

These 12 inches of subwoofer cost $450 apiece, which is quite expensive when compared to their Prime series (ranges from $90 to $100 apiece), but if Rockford Fosgate even considers prices under $100, you’re going to get your money’s worth. If you find the right deals, though, you can pick up a T112D4 for around $400.

Rockford Fosgate really hasn’t lost its touch, even though they aren’t the first ones to be mentioned. Their products are still good, and they’ll continue to be good. If you want big, strong, hefty subwoofers and aren’t afraid to push the bank, the Fosgate Power series will be ideal. More specifically, drop a few hundred dollars for a T112D4. One will work fine, because it sounds like two anyways. Again, look around for some deals on these subs. The suggested retail price is around $450, but some are willing to cut it lower to around $400, some to even around $350. It all depends on where you look, but it’s definitely worth it.

Team Maxxsonics, as mentioned, consistently places in the top rankings for their sound pressure levels. They have won so many competitions using their strategies and products. As Hifonics has fallen into the hands of the Maxxsonics team, the company will absolutely continue to produce better car audio equipment aimed to pack as much power into a consumer model (rolling around in a competition car wouldn’t be too fun, some of them can’t even drive!) as possible while maintaining a low cost to make things affordable. Mr. Stieglitz certainly picked the best team to hand over his creations to, because we’re going to see some good things come out of Hifonics in the future.

The Hifonics Zeus series seems to be focused on efficiency and volume. Hifonics aimed to increase the sound pressure levels as much as possible without sacrificing the durability aspect of the subwoofers. Well, this Zeus series has certainly drawn the positive reviews. It takes volume to a whole new level. There have been very little reported problems with the sound qualities of this line, so Hifonics seems to have succeeded in not only preserving durability, but also the sound quality. The Zeus line comes in two sizes: the 10-inch and the 12-inch. On sound emission, the entire Zeus series is reported to produce soft yet stable and powerful booming bass lines. Maybe this is why they call it efficient. The Hifonics Zeus series is one of the most inexpensive on the market, yet all models can produce sounds that match up with the best in the industry when it comes to sound pressure levels. Sound quality might be questionable, but SPL is definitely there.

You can pick up the cheapest Hifonics Zeus model sometimes for under $100. While other brands are charging over $500 for not even their best subwoofers, Hifonics and Maxxsonics decides to charge under $100 for something of equal quality. How amazing is that? Many are actually recommending the inexpensive Hifonics Zeus series as a great way for beginners to play around with tweaking the subwoofers before they jump into the more expensive brands.

The top companies you’ll want to look for if you want to upgrade your car subwoofer are JL Audio, MTX Audio, and Kicker. These three are leading the car audio industry, all with early origins. JL Audio’s W7 line is one of the most advanced and most powerful subwoofer lines available on the market (pricey, but well worth it if you care about the quality). MTX Audio has released an amazing 60-inch subwoofer that holds the record for the size. They also have the largest consumer subwoofer that measures at 22 inches. Kicker’s L7 seems to be the best from the Kicker lineup, and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be.

Cars usually carry their subwoofers in the trunk or back parts of the vehicle because of the lack of space. Subwoofers and their enclosures tend to take up more space than is expected. As such, fitting them into dashboards and doors is extremely difficult.

An interesting thing subwoofers are used for are volume competition, also known as SPL wars. SPL (sound pressure levels) get extremely high in these battles, and some companies decide to produce subwoofers geared extremely towards the SPL rather than the sound quality. Companies like JL Audio have focused on both SPL and sound quality, as shown in JL Audio’s W7 series.

When installing a car stereo subwoofer, it sometimes requires modifications to the vehicle itself. Obviously, each car is built differently, and that includes the space allowed for upgrades/changes like the subwoofer. If you want to shoot for a larger one or one with a different shape (although mostly circular, some subwoofers are square), it’s important to make sure you have the right size available; otherwise, its time to bust out tools to make it so that you have the right size.

Never assume that a smaller subwoofer is weaker. For example, JL Audio’s 8-inch W7 subwoofer is more powerful than some 12-inch subwoofers from other companies. Because of this, you must always read reviews on the subwoofer you’re looking at before buying it in case that smaller subwoofer is indeed weaker. If you keep with the more popular brands, though, you shouldn’t have many problems, because these have been reviewed many times over and won’t fail to deliver.

Car stereo subwoofers sound like enthusiast-only business, but they dig deeper than most people think.

Mitsubishi recently began using the Fosgate sound systems in their new models, despite the lack of industry status that Rockford Fosgate as taken on. In any case, this just proves that their products have not fallen off of the shelves in any way, and that they will continue to be a reliable brand.

The Rockford Fosgate T112D4 belongs to the Power series of the company. There are three series available: Prime, Punch, and Power. Prime is made for the casual consumer, while Punch and Power are there for those more enthused about car audio. The Power series ranges from $400 to $850, depending on both the size of the subwoofer and which miniseries (T1 or T2, T1 in this case) the subwoofer belongs to, and there’s no reason why these subs shouldn’t cost that much.

The T112D4 packs a whole lot of punch, but the size seems to be a bit of a shocker. An interesting thing to note inside the Fosgate Family: subs get bigger and bigger from Prime to Power, not in inches but in depth. You’re going to want a pretty big box for this one, but it’s going to be worth the awkward size. A single T112D4 sub sounds like two when plugged in (unbelievable, huh?). One guy even removed his own mirrors because they rattled so much when the subs were booming.

These 12 inches of subwoofer cost $450 apiece, which is quite expensive when compared to their Prime series (ranges from $90 to $100 apiece), but if Rockford Fosgate even considers prices under $100, you’re going to get your money’s worth. If you find the right deals, though, you can pick up a T112D4 for around $400.

Rockford Fosgate really hasn’t lost its touch, even though they aren’t the first ones to be mentioned. Their products are still good, and they’ll continue to be good. If you want big, strong, hefty subwoofers and aren’t afraid to push the bank, the Fosgate Power series will be ideal. More specifically, drop a few hundred dollars for a T112D4. One will work fine, because it sounds like two anyways. Again, look around for some deals on these subs. The suggested retail price is around $450, but some are willing to cut it lower to around $400, some to even around $350. It all depends on where you look, but it’s definitely worth it.

Team Maxxsonics, as mentioned, consistently places in the top rankings for their sound pressure levels. They have won so many competitions using their strategies and products. As Hifonics has fallen into the hands of the Maxxsonics team, the company will absolutely continue to produce better car audio equipment aimed to pack as much power into a consumer model (rolling around in a competition car wouldn’t be too fun, some of them can’t even drive!) as possible while maintaining a low cost to make things affordable. Mr. Stieglitz certainly picked the best team to hand over his creations to, because we’re going to see some good things come out of Hifonics in the future.

The Hifonics Zeus series seems to be focused on efficiency and volume. Hifonics aimed to increase the sound pressure levels as much as possible without sacrificing the durability aspect of the subwoofers. Well, this Zeus series has certainly drawn the positive reviews. It takes volume to a whole new level. There have been very little reported problems with the sound qualities of this line, so Hifonics seems to have succeeded in not only preserving durability, but also the sound quality. The Zeus line comes in two sizes: the 10-inch and the 12-inch. On sound emission, the entire Zeus series is reported to produce soft yet stable and powerful booming bass lines. Maybe this is why they call it efficient. The Hifonics Zeus series is one of the most inexpensive on the market, yet all models can produce sounds that match up with the best in the industry when it comes to sound pressure levels. Sound quality might be questionable, but SPL is definitely there.

You can pick up the cheapest Hifonics Zeus model sometimes for under $100. While other brands are charging over $500 for not even their best subwoofers, Hifonics and Maxxsonics decides to charge under $100 for something of equal quality. How amazing is that? Many are actually recommending the inexpensive Hifonics Zeus series as a great way for beginners to play around with tweaking the subwoofers before they jump into the more expensive brands.

The top companies you’ll want to look for if you want to upgrade your car subwoofer are JL Audio, MTX Audio, and Kicker. These three are leading the car audio industry, all with early origins. JL Audio’s W7 line is one of the most advanced and most powerful subwoofer lines available on the market (pricey, but well worth it if you care about the quality). MTX Audio has released an amazing 60-inch subwoofer that holds the record for the size. They also have the largest consumer subwoofer that measures at 22 inches. Kicker’s L7 seems to be the best from the Kicker lineup, and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be.

Cars usually carry their subwoofers in the trunk or back parts of the vehicle because of the lack of space. Subwoofers and their enclosures tend to take up more space than is expected. As such, fitting them into dashboards and doors is extremely difficult.

An interesting thing subwoofers are used for are volume competition, also known as SPL wars. SPL (sound pressure levels) get extremely high in these battles, and some companies decide to produce subwoofers geared extremely towards the SPL rather than the sound quality. Companies like JL Audio have focused on both SPL and sound quality, as shown in JL Audio’s W7 series.

When installing a car stereo subwoofer, it sometimes requires modifications to the vehicle itself. Obviously, each car is built differently, and that includes the space allowed for upgrades/changes like the subwoofer. If you want to shoot for a larger one or one with a different shape (although mostly circular, some subwoofers are square), it’s important to make sure you have the right size available; otherwise, its time to bust out tools to make it so that you have the right size.

Never assume that a smaller subwoofer is weaker. For example, JL Audio’s 8-inch W7 subwoofer is more powerful than some 12-inch subwoofers from other companies. Because of this, you must always read reviews on the subwoofer you’re looking at before buying it in case that smaller subwoofer is indeed weaker. If you keep with the more popular brands, though, you shouldn’t have many problems, because these have been reviewed many times over and won’t fail to deliver.

Car stereo subwoofers sound like enthusiast-only business, but they dig deeper than most people think.

One of the more popular lines in the Alpine company, the Type-R series is also the largest: it has seven subwoofers compared to the three or four the other lines have. The Type-R series is composed of 10-inch, 12-inch, and 15-inch woofers. Alpine has really packed a whole lot into those inches, because there’s power, yet it doesn’t hurt like other subwoofers that sacrifice sound quality for strength. The two 15 inch products in the Type-R line are the only ones priced over $300, but that’s not to say they aren’t worth it. The entire line is priced as it should be, because high quality 15-inch subwoofers are actually quite difficult to find; most tend to stick to 10 and 12 inches. An owner of an SWR-1242D subwoofer (12 inches, part of the Type-R series) said that sound could be heard from the car from 2 miles away. He parked his car in a gas station and even made the shelves shake. You can get the 10-inch Type-R series for $200, the 12-inch for $220, and the 15-inch for $400.

It’s probably true that the second most popular Alpine is the Type-S series. It features two 12-inch and two 10-inch woofers. Combined with Alpine’s most famous products, their head units, the Type-S subwoofers are really something to deal with. As long as you supply these subs with the right power needed, you’re going to get clear cut sound that blasts straight through the air. The Type-S series is priced a bit lower, ranging from $150 for the 10-inch to $170 to the 12-inch.

Alpine surely delivers not only on quality, but just plain affordability. While leaders like JL Audio might charge over $400 for their 10-inch W7, Alpine maintains a high standard of sound quality at half the price, and sometimes even takes the jump and goes for sound pressure level as well. Nearly all of the Alpine series are absolutely worth the cash because they blast really well. They match up to Kicker and MTX any day, just at a lower price that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.

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The standard car stereo system is installed in the dash; therefore, this article will provide the steps necessary to complete this task. Custom or modified vehicles will require a different set of instructions for stereo installation. For this task you will need a new car stereo or CD player (which is also called a head unit), wire strippers, electrical tape, a screwdriver set, and wire cutters. You will also need a guide outlining how to remove your dash panel and how to adequately remove the old stereo system without causing any damage. By following these simple steps, you will be enjoying your new stereo in no time!

1) Buy a new stereo system. Purchase one that fits properly where your old one was located. In addition, when purchasing a stereo you might wish to get a specific wiring harness which is specific for your new stereo and your vehicle’s make and model. Wiring harnesses make the whole wiring job a snap, literally.

2) Make sure the engine is turned off. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable. Never work on any part of your car’s electrical system with the battery connected, as the electrical shock could be fatal.

3) According to your manual, remove the dash panel surrounding your stereo. Unscrew and remove your old stereo (head) unit. On the back of the unit there will either be a batch of individual wires or one single plug connecting a lot of wires. If you find a whole bunch of wires, do not take them apart just yet. You will need to do them one at a time in a few moments in order to avoid confusion.

4) Wiring can be connected manually or with the wiring harness. If you have a wiring harness do step 5, then skip to step 9. If you do not have a wiring harness, skip step 5, and follow steps 6 through 8.

5) Plug your new wiring harness into the connector, if you were able to purchase one. This wiring harness will then plug into the backside of your new car stereo. If you were able to do this, then you can skip steps 6-8.

6) You will need to connect each of the wires manually if you did not buy a wiring harness. Connect positive wires from each of your speakers to positive connectors on the backside of your stereo first. Next, connect negative wires from each of your speakers to negative connectors on the stereo. If you find only one wire coming from each speaker this means that they have been grounded at the chassis. If this is the case, new speaker wiring must be installed.

7) Connect the -/black (ground) wire on the stereo to a bolt or screw near where the stereo is mounted within the dash. This attachment must be made to metal, not fiberglass or plastic.
Connect both +/red ignition power wires and the 12 constant wires to the new radio. Refer to the installation manual for correct placement of these wires.

9) You should now have a single connecter which is can be hooked to the proper wires in your vehicle, either through the new connection made in steps 6-8 or from your wiring harness.

10) Slide the new stereo into your mounting bracket, which should have been included with purchase. In some cases, you may need to use your old bracket from your original stereo.

11) Plug the wiring harness connector into the backside of your new radio or CD player. You should see one, single wire hanging unaccounted for, coming from your old system. This wire is your antenna. Plug this wire into your new stereo unit. You may also see a power antenna wire, which must be connected as well.

12) Slide the stereo into dash slot. Test it before screwing it in. Reconnect your battery cable. Start your engine to power up the stereo. Turn on some music and listen for the performance of each speaker. If everything seems to be working well, screw your stereo into place and replace your dash cover.