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Buying a woofer or subwoofer online offers access to a wider selection of brands and more competitive pricing than most physical stores. To choose the right one, you must match the technical specifications to your specific space and audio goals.

: This measures continuous power handling. Aim for a woofer that matches your amplifier's output, ideally with about 20% more amplifier power than the woofer’s RMS for "headroom".

10 Things to Look for Before Buying a Subwoofer for Deep Bass

: This tells you how deep the bass goes. A "true" subwoofer should reach down to 20Hz or lower .

: Expressed in decibels (dB), higher sensitivity means the woofer converts power into sound more efficiently, often resulting in clearer bass.