There are a few models of head units that can power a subwoofer, but they can’t do it to the full potential of the subwoofer. If you want your subwoofer to perform the way it should, you need an amplifier too.
People often wonder if a head unit can power a subwoofer.
Continue reading to learn what you need to get the most out of your subwoofer.
How to Install a Subwoofer Without an Amplifier
You can install a subwoofer without an amplifier directly to your head unit. You need to start by disconnecting your battery.
Next, you will remove your speaker, which gives you access to the wiring behind it. You can mount the subwoofer in the spot where you would like it to stay.
Then, you can connect the stereo and power cables so that the subwoofer is connected to the speaker and your head unit.
The placement of your subwoofer will determine how good the sound is.
You have a few different options.
The best spot will depend on what kind of car you have. You should move it around to different spots to see how it sounds before you decide on a final location.
What Does a Subwoofer Do?
Subwoofers make the bass in your music sound great. It is a speaker, but it is a speaker that produces the deep sounds in your music.
Your smaller speakers are called tweeters, and they produce sounds with a higher frequency. So when you add a subwoofer to your car stereo, you will be able to hear more of a range of sounds in your music.
The subwoofer will take some of the burden off of the smaller speakers so that the speakers will do a better job producing higher frequency sounds in your music.
No matter what kind of music you enjoy listening to, you will enjoy a higher quality sound when you add a subwoofer to your stereo.
In addition, because the subwoofer takes some of the burden away from the smaller speakers, your speakers will last longer.
Do You Need an Amp?
Although you do not need an amp, an amp will make your music sound even better. Some head units even have amps.
The amplifier will boost the low-level audio signal and make it powerful enough.
The amp will boost the sound to make your music more clear and understandable.
It also allows you to play the music louder without any distortion. It helps the bass because the bass needs a lot of power to improve the sound and enhance your music.
Video installing a stereo head unit compatible with a subwoofer
Final Words
If you are considering adding a subwoofer to your head unit, the head unit can power it.
You can choose a location for the subwoofer where it produces the best sound. The subwoofer will help to bring out the deep sounds in your music.
Although it will improve your sound, it won’t do it as well as it would with an amp.
An amplifier helps to power the bass so that you can play it louder without experiencing any distortion.
