How big should my studio subwoofer be?

The larger the subwoofer the louder it can go and the deeper the sound. For a home studio, 10 inch or 12 inches should be ample. Having a larger subwoofer will also prevent you from turning it up to levels it cannot handle. If you push a subwoofer too far you will begin to experience

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Are subwoofers necessary for PC?

Subwoofers are good for everything. Just don't overdo it like my next-door neighbors at 2am. But sound quality wise, they make a huge difference. The human ear can't hear low frequencies very well but still the sound and feel of them really enhance the music and game and movie sounds. Do you need a subwoofer

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Are subs louder with the windows down?

Ported sub boxes will produce louder volumes because they can move more air. As long as the port is tuned to the proper frequency for the speaker. As for the windows being down and the sub being louder, That is most likely due to the frequencies being trapped inside the vehicle, and canceling eachother out.

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Can I use a passive subwoofer with an AV receiver?

You can connect a passive subwoofer to an AV receiver by treating it as a loudspeaker and linking the subwoofer directly to your AV receiver via the speaker connectors. You can also power it with an external amplifier and treat it as a powered subwoofer that connects to the pre-out. Can I connect a passive

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How do I know if my Sonos is Gen 2?

Log into your Sonos account online. Under 'System' you will find all the products registered to your account. If your Connect has 'Trade up eligible' next to it it is gen1. If not, it is gen2.18-Mar-2020 How do I know if my Sonos is 1st or 2nd generation? If you're wondering how to tell the

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What type of wire is used for home subwoofers?

Heavy-gauge cabling is your best wiring option when connecting subwoofers. Whether or not you have an RCA connection, you should use a wire with quality shielding and a durable body, especially for rugged use. What kind of wires do I need for a subwoofer? Regardless of what type of connection is available, be it RCA

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Why do my lights dim when I play music?

If you're wondering why your car headlights flicker when you're listening to music, the simple answer is power. Your amp is drawing a lot of it, and the charging system in your car can't keep up.17-Feb-2020 How do I stop my lights from dimming when bass hits? 5 Steps to Eliminate Headlight Dimming Check Power

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How do you connect a subwoofer to a mixer?

How do you connect a subwoofer to a DJ mixer? So here's how it works: You plug your usual left and right outputs from your DJ controller directly into the sub (assuming you're using a powered sub-woofer, ie one with its own amp built in). The sub itself then has outputs for you to plug

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What is a subwoofer preamp?

Some stereo amps and preamps have a “subwoofer out” which is usually just a preamp output, meaning it's a regular full-bandwidth line-level signal that relies on the subwoofer's crossover to decide how much high-frequency information the sub will throw away, and how much low-frequency information it will keep. What is a subwoofer pre amp? A

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Can I use active speakers with an amplifier?

So can you connect an Amp to Active Speakers? “Physically it is possible to connect an amp to active speakers but it is ABSOLUTELY NOT recommended as potentially you will ruin your powered speaker and possibly your amp”, the golden rule is Power + Power = Disaster. Do I need an amplifier with active speakers?

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