Best Competition Subwoofer

Now, skipping a few frequencies won't make much difference when we're talking treble, but the same can't be said about bass response. Bass is the soul of loud music; the frequent pulsing is what makes it so enjoyable! And this is exactly why you can't pass with just any competition subwoofer.

However, it's hard to detect a gem when there are thousands of faulty products in the crowd. And it's more difficult when your subwoofer knowledge is little to nothing.

Or maybe you're an audiophile, in this case, we absolutely don't underestimate your intellect. Don't get us wrong.

The fact is, we wish to make it easier for you by lessening your work. You don't have to go through thousands of names to choose a subwoofer. We have sorted ten best competition subwoofer names out below, judging by the features. Rest assured, you won't be disappointed.

Moreover, if your subwoofer knowledge is not quite of an audiophile level, you are welcome to check our FAQ section out. It's not much, but will definitely come handy for your subwoofer related inquiries.

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Editor Rating
Price
DB DRIVE WDX6.5
5 out of 5
Power Acoustik MOFO-122X
4.5 out of 5
BOSS AUDIO P126DVC
5 out of 5
KICKER 2 New 10C104
5 out of 5
Skar Audio ZVX-12v2 D1
Editor Choice
5 out of 5

How We Made Top 10 Competition Subwoofer List

We often get asked, how are we so confident about the quality of the items mentioned in the list?

To tell the truth, that's a pretty legit question. The market is filled with hundreds of thousands of products, how can one just pick a bunch of random stuff and be like, 'We have picked the best names for you'?

Well, picking high-quality stuff is really not that hard, if one knows what they're looking for. And this is exactly how we made this list.

So, you're trying to find a subwoofer with the capability of reproducing profound low frequencies, right? To achieve that goal, you need some intense level of power handling. That's why we went for the power handling rate first, all the subwoofers below are capable of handling wattage to a brilliant extent.

All of these subwoofers feature durable woofer cone. It's obvious that the cone will have to go through a rough phase in order to deliver the monstrous response you came looking for, so its durability can't be compromised.

The best competition sub should not have any issue with the voice coil. So, our next step was to check the state of the voice coil of each subwoofer we came across. We enlisted both single and dual voice coil subwoofers, and all of them feature a stable arrangement to keep the temperature under control.

Spiders are great, structures are rigid enough to withstand pressure. You see, competition subwoofers are all about reproducing intense frequencies. So, we gave priorities to only those subwoofers that are equipped with effective features required for pumping out the said response.

Judging from the criteria above, we hope you no longer doubt our suggestions. We inspected thoroughly to bring you the best competition speaker.

For your utter satisfaction, all the items on the list have been elaborately reviewed below. Just check them out to pick the one that suits you the best.

We make also a list for center channel speakers that also like a subwoofer.

Best Competition Subwoofer Reviews

1. Orion HCCA102 1500W-10 inch Car Competition Subwoofer

Orion HCCA102 1500W

What makes a competition subwoofer the best one? The dedication it puts out to rock you with intense low frequencies! And Orion HCCA102 1500W 10" HCCA Series Dual 2 Ω Competition Subwoofer does exactly that!

Orion HCCA102 1500W 10" HCCA Series Dual 2 Ω Competition Subwoofer can handle up to 1500 Watts of RMS and 3000 Watts of peak power. It works with 2 ohms impedance and 84dB sensitivity.

It features a polypropylene cone woofer for bass delivery. Polypropylene has been used in woofer construction because its sturdiness works perfectly against strong low-frequency waves.

Also, this material makes the cone weather-resistant, which is a great thing considering the impact weather has on a subwoofer's outcome. And let's not forget the management it holds for internal damping.

This subwoofer uses a high-temperature PAARC voice coil for energy translation. That's right, the voice coil is a polyester amide, amide resin coated. It comes with copper wire wound around an aluminum former.

A subwoofer with high power handling rate, high-temperature voice coil, copper-aluminum duo; you can clearly see where this is heading towards. Well, as any good subwoofer would do, this subwoofer has it covered. It's engineered with the enhanced voice coil cooling system to keep everything under control.

Besides, a replacement cone kit is available in case the voice coil gets burnt out somehow. The kit allows you to replace the coil without affecting the basket or any other part of the drivers, thus saves you the expense of purchasing a new subwoofer.

For the cone surround, it follows tri-radius symmetrical design. Rubber has been used for surround construction.

Dual flat Conex spiders with loop stitched tinsel leads are included to control cone movement and smoothen the tones.

From cone construction to voice coil cooling system, Orion HCCA102 1500W 10" HCCA Series Dual 2 Ω Competition Subwoofer's dedication to delivering quality response is reflected in every aspect. Just the thing you need for a splendid experience!

2. DB DRIVE WDX6.5 3K WDX 3K Series Competition Subwoofer

DB DRIVE WDX6.5

When it comes to quality woofer cones, DB Drive is a name you have to recall. What can we say, it's the minimum credit we can give them for pumping out so many incredible subwoofer models over the years. And the same goes for DB DRIVE WDX6.5 3K WDX 3K Series Competition Subwoofer as well.

Now, we all know what it takes to bring the beast out of a subwoofer. Intense power handling rate and brilliantly arranged driver. DB DRIVE WDX6.5 3K WDX 3K Series Competition Subwoofer covers for both.

This subwoofer can handle up to 600 Watts of power. And not just that, when it doesn't require more than one coil to deliver the best output, this subwoofer uses dual 4Ω voice coils! That's right, you get benefited with the privilege of more flexible wiring, and that's all with 4 ohms of impedance!

The most fantastic thing about the subwoofer is, the arrangement it holds for SPL performance. It's designed to deliver enhanced SPL output. And you know, the response gets better when the sound pressure level gets higher.

It's not a mystery that the spider plays a great role in bringing the best response out of a subwoofer, and therefore you gotta praise this subwoofer's spider design. It follows a high excursion design which helps to deliver smoother, distortion-free low frequencies.

And with the ceramic ferrite magnet inside, what do you possibly need to worry about after that?

The manufacturers have made sure to put together a durable structure to ensure a pleasant experience. Constructed with low carbon steel, secured by bottom plates. Introduces high roll foam surround that gets along perfectly with strong bass waves.

In the end, you have to admit, DB DRIVE WDX6.5 3K WDX 3K Series Competition Subwoofer is packed with everything you need to get hit by some intense bass response.

3. Power Acoustik MOFO 12-Inch Competition Subwoofer

Power Acoustik MOFO 12-Inch Competition Subwoofer

We all know, the driver's capacity is all that matters for a subwoofer to be a good one. However, Power Acoustik MOFO 12-Inch Competition Subwoofer believes that the quality should be apparent in its outlook as well.

Power handling has a great impact on the bass response, that's not unknown to anybody. And this is where this subwoofer excels the most. It can handle up to 1350 Watts of RMS and 2700 Watts of peak power. Works with 85dB efficiency.

This dual 2-ohm subwoofer enables different types of impedance loads for parallel and series wiring.

It includes patent pending 4-spline heat sink to take care of the temperature problem. The heat sink absorbs excessive heat and keeps the subwoofer's temperature under control, no need to worry about the driver getting overheated anymore.

Aluminum dust cap fins also kinda serve for the same purpose, they help to keep the system cool by dissipating heat.

Dual Conex spiders are included inside in order to eliminate disturbance caused by the subwoofer's cone design. Besides, they serve pretty effectively for delivering smooth frequencies as well.

You know durability is a must when you want an item to last longer. This subwoofer has been manufactured keeping that fact in check.

It's a cloth paper composite subwoofer. Cloth paper helps with dispersing balanced response, performs greatly against humidity. For the surround, UV coated foam has been used.

And you'll have to be fascinated by its outlook. Royal blue finish with diamond cut accents on the side, the subwoofer is designed to impress.

Judging from all the features, what's your view on Power Acoustik MOFO 12-Inch Competition Subwoofer? As for our opinion, we can't think of a good reason for not appreciating its amazing attributes.

4. DB Drive WDX12 2K Wdx Series Competition Subwoofer

DB Drive WDX12 2K Wdx Series Competition Subwoofer

Are you surprised to see another DB Drive subwoofer on the list? Well, you shouldn't be, if you're familiar with the brand's performance. And, yes, you're assured to have the same experience with DB Drive WDX12 2K Wdx Series Competition Subwoofer as well.

Since power handling plays a major role in determining a subwoofer's capacity, let's shed light on that first. DB Drive WDX12 2K Wdx Series Competition Subwoofer can handle up to 2000 Watts of maximum power. With this wattage limit, is it too hard to imagine the system's rage?

For the magnetic field, 120oz Ceramic Ferrite Magnet is used. Just another attribute to gather more power to reproduce stronger response.

The 3" high-temperature voice coil inside takes care of wiring. Now, since you're dealing with a high-temperature voice coil here, you have to be extra careful with power handling. Mustn't go extra if you don't want to burn out the driver.

Also, this DB Driver subwoofer is engineered to deliver optimized SPL output. There's nothing new about the fact that the bass quality partially depends on the driver's SPL performance; so, with this subwoofer, you're set for that part.

To control cone movement, it follows a high excursion spider design. The spider eliminates noise and helps to create a smooth response.

Durability is essential for good performance, and this subwoofer is aware of that. That's why it uses top and bottom plates made of low carbon steel, a material that is rigid yet lightweight. And includes high roll foam surround which can stand still against powerful bass waves.

You wanna experience profound, rumbling bass; DB Drive WDX12 2K Wdx Series Competition Subwoofer comes prepared to deliver profound, rumbling bass. Sounds like quite a winning deal, doesn't it?

5. BOSS AUDIO P126DVC 12" 9200W Car Power Subwoofer

BOSS AUDIO P126DVC 12" 9200W Car Power Subwoofer

Want some old-fashioned intense bass punch? Then BOSS AUDIO P126DVC 12" 9200W Car Power Subwoofer might be the thing you should settle for.

Moreover, they aren't sold separately. So, this is also your best chance if you're down for combining a couple of subwoofers together! You'll be able to experience the punch of four drivers at once!

We're all aware of the impact power handling has on a subwoofer's bass response and this is exactly what makes BOSS AUDIO P126DVC 12" 9200W Car Power Subwoofer a great candidate in our eyes. And why not? It can handle up to 1150 Watts of RMS and 2300 Watts of maximum power.

Compared to other models, you have to give this subwoofer some credit for its capacity. Moreover, it works with 96dB efficiency and 4 ohms impedance. Covers a frequency response range of 25Hz-2kHz.

It comes with a poly-injected cone for bass reproduction. That's right, polypropylene has been injected here, the leading material used for manufacturing car speakers. The cone is weather-resistant, performs well against humidity. And let's not forget its strong, frequency-friendly, rigid structure, shall we?

This subwoofer includes dual 4-ohm voice coils to ensure more flexibility in parallel and series wiring. These coils are engineered to take good care of both types.

Competition-style binding posts are included for connection convenience, which is a must since we're talking car stereo with FOUR SUBWOOFERS!

Four subwoofers at one place with such intense power handling, can you even imagine the rage? Well, of course, you can't. 'Cause this is something that can't be imagined, has to be experienced. Want to experience? BOSS AUDIO P126DVC 12" 9200W Car Power Subwoofer is waiting for you.

6. Orion HCCA152 15" HCCA Series 2 Ω 4000W DVC Subwoofer

Another HCCA series subwoofer from Orion? No, we're not filling the list with some popular names only because we can. We had to enlist Orion HCCA152 15" HCCA Series 2 Ω 4000W DVC Subwoofer here, 'cause it's hard to resist the appeal after seeing all the features.

Let's talk about the series first, shall we? The goal of introducing this series was to bring you some subwoofers with different capacity to choose from. The reason behind such a motive? To help you purchase something better within your budget and limit.

The subwoofer's intense power handling is everything. It can handle up to 2000 Watts of RMS and 5000 Watts of peak power, the highest power handling limit of HCCA series.

It features a polypropylene cone woofer for bass reproduction. Polypropylene makes the cone sturdy enough to withstand strong low-frequency waves. Also, this is the most effective cone material when it comes to the issue of internal damping.

Another great thing about this subwoofer being a member of HCCA series is, in order to achieve the goal of introducing a series of quality subwoofers, all of the members had to go through some modifications, so did this model.

As a part of the modification, a new voice coil has been added to the system.

And how is this better from the first coil? This voice coil is an updated version of the old one, with more advanced engineering. Besides, it has better control over temperature due to the inclusion of enhanced voice coil cooling systems.

It uses dual flat Conex spiders to get rid of the noise caused by woofer cone design. The loop stitched tinsel leads of the spiders work to extract all those unnecessary signals.

You see, why was it so hard to resist the appeal of enlisting this subwoofer here? Orion HCCA152 15" HCCA Series 2 Ω 4000W DVC Subwoofer is not just an excellent addition to the HCCA series, it also makes an excellent choice for blasting a stereo with rumbling bass. And it can blast your stereo too if you want to.

7. DS18 HOOL12.2D Hooligan 12" Competition 6,000W Max Dual 2 Ω Voice Coil Subwoofer

DS18 HOOL12.2D

Obviously, people are gonna complain about the sound when they're not invited to the party; but if you're a true rebel, these annoyed eyes mustn't get in the way of you living your life. You should be carefree and enjoy the moment with a bass monster like DS18 HOOL12.2D Hooligan 12" Competition 6,000W Max Dual 2 Ω Voice Coil Subwoofer.

This hooligan subwoofer is designed for the hooligans who don't care about what others have to say about loud music. It believes that you should shut your haters by roaring over them. That's why this is a fantastic choice for profound bass.

You know what's required for those low frequencies to sound huge, some intense level of power handling! And this is exactly why you need this subwoofer!

DS18 HOOL12.2D Hooligan 12" Competition 6,000W Max Dual 2 Ω Voice Coil Subwoofer can handle up to 4000 Watts of RMS and 6000 Watts of Maximum power. Works with 2 ohms impedance.

To bring out a powerful response, it features 114 Oz high strength magnets. And not just one, three magnets are included so that you get to enjoy every single frequency in their most energetic form.

It uses 6-layer convex spider to control the driver's movement and 4" black aluminum 4-layer voice coils for translating magnetic energy.

So, there you have it, your ultimate hooligan subwoofer for your ultimate hooligan activities. Pump out those beastly frequencies with DS18 HOOL12.2D Hooligan 12" Competition 6,000W Max Dual 2 Ω Voice Coil Subwoofer, and don't pay attention to the complaints. Oh wait, we doubt that you'll be able to hear them anyway over the sound of raging bass.

8. Kicker 10C104 Comp 10" 600-Watt 4 Ohm Car Subwoofer

Kicker 10C104

Do you want your feels to be kicked by some intense kicker bass? Well, buckle up, 'cause we have Kicker 10C104 Comp 10" 600 Watt 4 Ohm Car Subwoofer to do that for you.

Kicker has made a pretty good name in the audio market with their stereo items. And they will to maintain the same legacy with their woofer line-up. That's right, Kicker 10C104 Comp 10" 600-Watt 4 Ohm Car Subwoofer has been manufactured keeping your audiophile expectations in mind.

The main reason for installing a subwoofer is to receive some powerful bass response. This subwoofer takes a good care of that. It features an injection-molded cone with 360-degree back bracing.

The cone has been made extremely sturdy so that it won't have any difficulty withstanding strong low-frequency waves.

The voice coil is wound with high-temperature coil wires. However, the temperature won't get out of control due to the inclusion of the steel basket with coil-cooling perimeter venting. It keeps the temperature balanced with a little help from the vented pole piece clearly intended for heat dissipation.

Durability is a must for long-term use. Keeping this fact in check, this subwoofer has been structured with Spiraled tinsel-lead technology.

Another thing that certainly needs to be mentioned is the surround. It features ribbed surround that comes prepared for high excursion. The yellow surround is double-stitched to ensure longevity.

This subwoofer is built to use everywhere! Doesn't matter what kind of enclosure you're going for, it's suitable for all sorts of upgrades!

Kicker claims that Kicker 10C104 Comp 10" 600-Watt 4 Ohm Car Subwoofer is the best subwoofer for the buck. And after checking out all the features, we have to say the same. This subwoofer is indeed the best deal for your money!

9. DS18 HELLION-15.4D Helion 15-Inch SPL Competition 4,500 Watts Max Dual Voice Coil 4 Ohms Subwoofer

From the manufacturers of Hooligan, we present you DS18 HELLION-15.4D Helion 15-Inch SPL Competition 4,500 Watts Max Dual Voice Coil 4 Ohms Subwoofer. Although it's not a hooligan, doesn't mean you should underestimate its capability.

In fact, it's one of the best options out there if you're really going for the strength. DS18 HELLION-15.4D Helion 15-Inch SPL Competition 4,500 Watts Max Dual Voice Coil 4 Ohms Subwoofer comes with intense power handling rates in order to provide you with a powerful experience.

It can handle up to 2500 Watts of RMS and 4500 Watts of Maximum power. Works with 4 ohms impedance. However, the impedance rate may vary in some models.

The best attribute of DS18 subwoofers is the magnet. The whole mission is to bring out the most intense response; and to do this, they always include high strength magnet. And the outcome is more extreme here since this particular subwoofer uses three 150 Oz magnets instead of just one.

Black Aluminum Dual Voice Coils are featured for translating magnetic power. Use of aluminum makes wiring more durable. Besides, you can replace the voice coil anytime you want.

If you're looking forward to experiencing the subwoofer's most profound bass response, you should go for sealed enclosures. It sounds the best inside a sealed box.

See, we told you not to underestimate DS18 HELLION-15.4D Helion 15-Inch SPL Competition 4,500 Watts Max Dual Voice Coil 4 Ohms Subwoofer's capability. One doesn't need to be a hooligan in order to break the rules. Hellion itself is raging rebel, haters better watch out.

10. Skar Audio ZVX-12v2 12" 1500-Watt RMS Dual 1 Ohm Subwoofer

Skar Audio ZVX-12v2

You know what's better than an excellent subwoofer? The upgraded version of an excellent subwoofer. Let's end the list with a divine upgrade, shall we?

ZVXv2 is the upgraded version of a subwoofer line introduced by Skar. Now, since the series was already quite popular with their then attributes, it's pretty obvious that the upgrade leaves no place for disappointment.

Exactly, this series is manufactured to fulfill all your subwoofer needs, which is pretty evident in Skar Audio ZVX-12v2 12" 1500-Watt RMS Dual 1 Ohm Subwoofer as well.

Power handling determines a subwoofer's capacity the best. This subwoofer can handle up to 1500 Watts of RMS power, which is pretty intense limit for a single driver.

It uses a competition grade paper cone for bass reproduction. Paper makes the cone lightweight; and since it's a competition grade material, you won't have to worry about strong low-frequency waves.

High roll foam has been used for the surround, it's stitched intensively around the cone to ensure durability.

A 3" 8-layer CCAW voice coil is included, which is flat wound, to take care of magnetic energy translation. Now, since it's a high-temperature coil, the subwoofer comes with a patented cooling system to keep the temperature under control.

You don't want some distorted frequencies to spoil your mood now, do you? That's why the driver follows ultra-low distortion design.

Instead of going with the traditional style, they added poly cotton spider here.

Competition bracket or casual stereo, this subwoofer finds a place for itself everywhere.

Skar Audio ZVX-12v2 12" 1500-Watt RMS Dual 1 Ohm Subwoofer wasn't created to fool around. It comes prepared to give you profoundly high-quality bass while fighting all the issues that tag along. Well, such splendid performance is quite obvious for an upgrade, isn't it?

The Subwoofer Enclosure Type You Should Go For

If you're done choosing your competition subwoofer, it's time to pick a suitable enclosure for it.

Remember, these subwoofers don't include their own cabinets, so they're prepared for all sorts of enclosure situations. And this is where it gets interesting. One single response sounds different with a different type of enclosure.

To understand how a particular subwoofer's response will sound with a certain enclosure, it's mandatory to learn about the enclosure types first. So, all the types are introduced below in order to help you understand them better.

1. Sealed Enclosure

It's an air-tight box that's completely sealed, no connection with the outside world. It's designed to trap frequency response in a compact space. The response sounds more accurate and deeper when it's trapped inside.

If you're looking for rich, precise, profound response, this is the best option for you. This enclosure is best known for delivering flat, non-exaggerated low frequencies, you'll hear them exactly the way they've been reproduced.

Since deeper volume requires a higher level of power handling, this enclosure consumes more wattage than other types. A huge supply of wattage is a must if you want this subwoofer to give you its best performance.

It's an ideal enclosure to use in small areas.

2. Ported Enclosure

This enclosure includes vents which allow the air to go in and out. The response isn't trapped in a compact, that's why it sounds more ambient and louder. The vents are referred to as ports and they help to boost low frequencies.

If you're looking for something louder and raging, check out ported enclosures. It's the best option for the loud response, especially crowded events and gigs.

Because of the ports, the response sounds a bit exaggerated than it actually is. However, the fabricated bass is what makes heavy-music genres more enjoyable to listen to.

The ported enclosure doesn't require an insane amount of wattage in order to deliver the response you want to hear. The input doesn't need to be extremely high for frequencies to sound extremely loud.

However, the enclosure needs to be larger than sealed enclosures in order to deliver a similar response.

3. Bandpass Enclosure

Bandpass enclosure bears a resemblance to the ported enclosure because it's inspired by the ported subwoofer's design. It gives more priority to booming rhythm rather than the accuracy of frequency.

This enclosure features dual chambers, one being ported and the other being sealed. The response sounds larger when it passes through the ported chamber.

This is the enclosure for you if you're planning to shake your shoulders with some loud booming bass. However, it's not suitable for all competition subwoofer models.

4. Free-air System

And: If you're thinking out of the box (again, no pun intended), you can consider using a free-air subwoofer. It's basically nothing but a competition subwoofer mounted in a compact space of your choice, and that area acts as an enclosure for the system.

It doesn't fabricate the response.

When you don't have enough room for box enclosures, this is the best option for you. With a little creativity, you can turn almost anything into a free-air subwoofer. However, the condition is only applicable for subwoofers intended for the free-air system.

FAQ

1. What is RMS power handling?

Ans. RMS power handling or continuous power handling is a measurement unit used for determining how much power is needed for a subwoofer to run continuously. You can't run it continuously on high wattage if that's above the subwoofer's power handling limit.

Don't confuse RMS power handling with maximum power handling. Maximum or peak power handling is a different thing.

2. What's the benefit of using dual voice coil subwoofer?

Ans. You get to enjoy the privilege of series and parallel wiring with dual voice coil subwoofer. You see, using only one type of wiring for everything puts the single voice coil under a lot of pressure. Dual voice coil subwoofer divides the duty and makes it more flexible.

Wires of dual voice coil subwoofers are sectioned in series and parallel patterns. Series wiring takes care of impedance and parallel wiring controls amplifier power.

3. What does SPL mean?

Ans. SPL is the abbreviated form of the term 'Sound Pressure Level'. It's an essential ratio used for determining sound system's capacity, where you have to compare definite pressure level of a response with a reference pressure level.

4. Is it important to know the frequency response range of a particular subwoofer?

Ans. Well, it's better if you know the frequency response range of a particular subwoofer, but it's not mandatory if you're aware of the power handling rate.

Frequency response range informs you about the frequencies covered by the subwoofer. This gives you a good idea of its performance. However, the intensity is what matters the most when you're looking for rich bass, and you can determine that from a subwoofer's power handling rate as well.

5. What is a spider?

Ans. This is a term that always pops up in subwoofer specs, so it's not surprising that this is an essential part of the driver.

Nope, we're not talking about the creepy creature with eight legs, it's a little thing attached to the subwoofer cone that controls the cone's movement.

The cone shakes frequently as the beat goes up and down. The spider helps it to stand stiffly on the gap in order to prevent the cone from getting misplaced.

6. How does impedance work?

Ans. Another important measurement unit for sound systems, especially for subwoofers. This unit refers to a circuit's resistance level; the subwoofer delivers more output as the resistance gets lower.

7. Why do competition subwoofers don't include an enclosure?

Ans. Because they aren't regular subwoofers!

Competition subwoofers are manufactured to provide your stereo system with the support it doesn't have. Stereo is good on its own for delivering sound; however, the arrangement is not enough for producing rich bass.

Now, there are regular subwoofers to cover for that, so this question eventually pops up: why need a competition subwoofer? The answer is simple.

Regular subwoofers are built to cover for your bass needs which cannot be covered by a stereo system alone, and competition subwoofers are built to cover for those particular aspects that can't be covered by a regular subwoofer.

Competition subwoofers are created for fitting your factory system, like a piece of the puzzle. They're manufactured in a way that's suitable for all conditions. That's why they don't include any enclosure.

You can mount these subwoofers everywhere. You can mount them inside a box, you can mount them inside a trunk.

It includes only the core driver needed for producing low frequencies, so even if you don't have enough space for installing a whole cabinet, you can always mount it without a box for better response.

Moreover, these subwoofers are easily replaceable, that's all because they don't belong to any particular system. So, locking them inside an enclosure really doesn't do any justice to their purpose.

8. Which one is better: regular subwoofer or competition subwoofer?

Ans. Well, both are meant for pumping low frequencies out, and both subwoofers have their highs and lows (no pun intended). However, considering various aspects, we'll keep competition subwoofer on top.

Why? Let's face it! It's better to go with the one that is open to more options. Competition subwoofers work independently. After all, it's just a cone woofer with a fancy surround!

Sealed/ported enclosure, or free-air system; you can use the competition subwoofer with everything! There's hardly any room for giant boxes in cars, so this is a better option for car stereo.

Moreover, you can replace it without needing to change the whole system; no enclosure, no strings attached. You won't be stuck with one model, which is a very common issue with regular subwoofers; you have to get rid of the whole package when it's just one part that is failing to respond.

Conclusion

So, there you go, a complete guide to help you shop better. It's normal to get confused when you're looking for a good item and we understand where you're coming from.

To save you the trouble of going through thousands of names to buy the best competition subwoofer, we decided to make a short list of suggestion ourselves.

Besides, we thought it'd be more beneficial if we answered a couple of frequently asked questions about subwoofer purchase because this will help you to understand the features better.

Lastly, you need a suitable enclosure for mounting the subwoofer. We described all the types so that you can figure out which one will do better justice to your favorite subwoofer.

Everything you need to know about subwoofer purchase is presented right before you. Making the right decision has never been easier.