Video: Sound Ordnance Subwoofers
Car audio systems need a subwoofer to fill out the bass in your music and give it a full-bodied sound. Watch this short Crutchfield video to learn about the selection of powered and non-powered subwoofer options available from Sound Ordnance.
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Jo: Today we're going to tell you about your options for adding Sound Ordnance bass to your car.
Zak: They offer two types of products to choose from. First is powered subwoofers — an all-in-one solution with a built in amplifier, or non-powered loaded enclosures with the subs built in.
Jo: And as always with Sound Ordnance, you'll get a quality product at a reasonable price.
Zak: First we'll talk about powered subs. A powered sub is the easiest and least expensive way to add bass to your system.
Jo: It's meant for anyone who wants to add a sub without worrying about choosing a separate amp. Sound Ordnance offers two different powered subs. Both are covered by a 3-year warranty so you can depend on them to last a long time.
Zak: The first option is this 8" sub mounted in a bandpass box. It's designed for loud, hard-hitting bass and it puts out 80 watts RMS, which is plenty of power for this design. Now given how big the sound that comes out of it is, plus the $120 price, it's one of our best deals in powered subs.
Jo: The other powered sub is an 8" compact model. This is ideal for vehicles with limited storage space, like trucks or small cars. It's designed to fit under your seat and it still packs lots of power.
Zak: It's quickly becoming very popular. It's rated five out of five stars by our customers, some of whom put it into large trucks or SUVs.
Jo: In fact, Benjamin from Reston, VA, said that it "by and large" exceeded the sound he thought a flat sub could produce, and he was happy that he didn't have to sacrifice any floor space.
Jo: Now let's look at the non-powered options. These subwoofers will work for you if you're looking for an easy and reliable solution for loud bass. There are three different models and they're all 12" subs in different enclosures.
Zak: The first one is loaded in a ported box and that gives you loud forceful bass. It's great for rock, metal, or any other music that hits really hard.
Jo: A second option is a sub in a bandpass box. Bandpass boxes are designed to give you maximum impact.
Zak: Yeah they put out boomy, aggressive bass; great for hip hop, reggae, and hard rock. The third one is this dual bandpass for even more slam.
Jo: Power handling on these subs is 250 watts RMS, meaning the dual box handles 500 watts RMS.
Zak: So all you have to do is add an amplifier and you'll have some serious bass.
Jo: All three of these are covered by Sound Ordnance's 3-year warranty.
Zak: And to find out more about all of them, go to crutchfield.com/SOsubs, or you can contact our advisors online via chat or e-mail.
Jo: Or just give us a call: 1-800-555-9408.
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Meet Zak Billmeier
I'll do my best to make videos that are helpful and interesting.
I've been a camera nut since I was a kid. I got really into it around age 12, when I got hold of a Pentax K1000 35mm camera. My father is a photo nut also, and we had access to a darkroom. Ever since then I have delighted in trying out new cameras, lenses, and photo techniques. Working here at Crutchfield, I get to handle all the new and cool camera gear I can get my hands on.
I'm also into audio, from car audio to home audio to headphones. I'm a music lover, and an eye-opening moment for me was discovering just how much more there is to musical recordings when you listen using high-quality gear. It's an experience I try to pass along to others as often as possible. I truly believe that having good quality gear in your car or home can really enrich your life.
I started getting into the video side of things early on in my Crutchfield career while I was a copywriter for car audio products. In those days our video program was just getting started, and many of us pitched in when our writing and editing duties allowed. Today, we have a dedicated team that makes hundreds of videos a year, including spotlights on products and product lines, how-to videos, videos that shine a light on our company, end everything in between. I am proud to be a part of that team and of the work we do.
My job is a lot of fun because I get to play around with all the cool stuff you see on our website while I'm making videos. Getting hands-on with the gear helps me see what I should show you about a product, and I look at our videos as a way of having a conversation with you when you are considering a purchase. If I do my job well, you should come away from a Crutchfield video understanding why you do — or don't — want that product. In the end, it's gotta be something you enjoy.
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