Music isn’t simply heard—it’s felt. The rumble you feel from deep bass frequencies in your car comes from your subwoofers, not the standard stereo speakers. Subwoofers are a type of loudspeaker designed to reproduce low-pitched audio frequencies, specifically bass and sub-bass. So if you’re looking for that window-rattling, ground-shaking sort of feeling from your tunes, a subwoofer is the best way to go. Here we list the best subwoofers widely available on the market today.

When conducting DIY audio installations, be sure to evaluate how much power your subwoofer needs before you start wiring. Be sure to evaluate the amperage needs of a subwoofer and double-check that your subwoofer’s amp will have what it takes.

MTX is mostly known for subwoofer products, so it’s no surprise that their Audio Terminator Series TNE212D made it to the top of our list. These speakers have everything: You get two subwoofers in one unit that eliminates the need for mounting. This sub is easily placed in a trunk and wired to your amp—after that, it’s time to rock and roll. Customers have repeatedly praised the bass quality and noted that although they are not indestructible, these units are pretty sturdy. Note the recommended power range is 200 to 400 watts RMS at two ohms. Some customers have complained about receiving defective products, so test your system out before you complete any hard-to-remove installation.

For the budget-DIYers, this labor-intensive sub will produce surprisingly deep sound. Unlike other subwoofers in this article, this product is sold only as a single speaker. This is the sort of budget-friendly product that’ll require a custom mounting and installation. For those beginners worried about the difficulty of a self-install, this product might not be the best choice because of the wiring, mounting and work required. On the other hand, the low price makes perfect for beginners to use as an experiment. This speaker is made from polypropylene, a resilient and durable material, so longevity shouldn’t be an issue. Beware that some customers report melting coils before reaching maximum advertised power, so if you’re looking to push the limits of your system, this may not be the sub for you.

This slick little subwoofer will not only look great in your vehicle, it’ll fit in smaller spaces without much trouble. The Slim 1200 comes with a remote bass control, adjustable low-pass crossover, variable bass boost and gain control. It has a peak power output of 1200 watts and rated at 300 watts RMS CEA. These are definitely recommended for your small vehicle. In bigger cars the product will not be as effective and some customers complained about receiving an underperforming product—but it’s unclear if these customers installed the units in larger or smaller vehicles.

The Punch 300 made it onto our list because of its user-controlled features and ease of installation. This loudspeaker is powered by a 300-watt amp, an adjustable low pass crossover, bass equalizer, phase switch, and a remote control for the bass level. The system is as simple as popping it in the trunk and plugging it in. This product does boast many extra features and for the price, we expect some customers might be better off going with a simpler, less expensive product.

Kicker is a familiar name in the aftermarket and many of its subwoofers have made it into factory stereos like in the Ford Mustang. This is a serious unit—it’s nearly $600 and weighs 100 pounds. Kicker claims the square speaker drivers are 20 percent louder than a round driver. The back is braced and vented. The Kicker name describes what this sub will do to your eardrums—and to the windows of passing cars. 

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In order to determine the best subwoofer for your vehicle, we considered the products most accessible to the widest swath of consumers in the U.S. and evaluated performance, price and value. We also considered a broad range of end-user ratings and evaluations by multiple testers. Forbes Wheels evaluated 10 of the top rated subwoofers available on the market. They were rated on bass capacity, weight, size, ease of installation process and price.  Customer reviews and ratings were taken into consideration to determine the final top five list. 

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