How to Compare 10" Car Speakers
One of the most important components of a car audio system nowadays is the subwoofers; but before making a decision it’s important to know how to compare your 10 inch car speakers or other size subs in order to make the right purchasing decision. On top of that, you’re not JUST comparing one brand or line of 10 inch speakers to another. You have to make sure that your subs are a good fit for your system, your style and your budget. Here are a couple important comparison points:
- Quality – You need to decide where your need lies as far as the quality of your speakers: Do you listen to rock music or do you prefer hip-hop? Are you an audiophile or would you never know the difference between THX and mono? The highest quality speakers are usually reserved for people with picky taste, or people that are going to use the capabilities that premium quality speakers provide. Luckily most brands offer different product lines that go from basic to highest quality: a good example is Polk Audio's 3 different models.
- Capability – A lot of the time, this goes hand-in-hand with quality, but there are some different things to think about. One or two subs? Single or Dual voice-coil? What kind of power handling are you going to need? Do your homework, but don’t be afraid to ask questions; a good car audio shop will go through the trouble of explaining everything to you so that you know just what you’re buying. Taking all these things into account will use some of your time, but in the end you’re going to end up with a choice that you’re more satisfied with.
- Price – Of course one of the biggest considerations for most of us is going to be price. Saving money and still getting a great car stereo is possible, but it’s important to remember that skimping on quality to save a couple bucks may be shooting yourself in the foot. Instead, try shopping sales at reputable car audio stores, and ask a representative to help you find the best deal.
- Balance – A violin teacher that wants to be able to hear those deeper cello and bass notes isn’t going to have the same needs as a young person that wants to play it loud. Make sure your choice balances with your needs as well as the equipment that you already have or are planning on getting for your car. A poorly made decision now will haunt you every time you turn on the stereo. If you’re planning an extensive upgrade of your audio system, try making a plan where you decide what you want to add and how that works out as a whole. Ask a specialist to help you decide the right products and budget it out over a period of time.
The point is: it’s not only important to compare different products when upgrading your car’s audio. Paying attention to and educating yourself on just a few of the finer points of the wide variety of products available will go a long way when it comes to getting the best possible result from your investment.
