Kicker SoloXS L7XS: New 12, 15 and 18-Inch Square Subs for Extreme Builds
Kicker’s new SoloXS L7XS square subwoofers (12, 15, 18-inch) with 43 mm Xmax and bolt-in recone kits, plus Rockford Fosgate’s August powersports and marine launches.
How to Add a Subwoofer to a Factory Car Stereo
How to add a subwoofer to a factory car stereo without replacing it: powered subs with speaker-level inputs, high-level amps, line output converters and install steps.
Subwoofer Rattling or Buzzing? How to Find and Fix It
How to find and fix subwoofer rattles and buzzing: a sweep-test method, the most common culprits in the room, checks on the sub itself and how to stop vibration.
Subwoofer Distance Setting Explained: Getting the Timing Right
What the subwoofer distance (delay) setting on your receiver does, why the measured distance looks wrong, and how to fine-tune it for tighter bass.
What Size Subwoofer Do I Need for My Room? (Room Size Chart)
What size subwoofer you need for your room: a simple chart by square footage, when to go bigger or smaller, and when two subs beat one.
Down-Firing vs Front-Firing Subwoofer: Does It Matter?
Down-firing vs front-firing subwoofers: why driver direction matters less than placement, and the practical pros and cons of each for floors, pets and apartments.
LFE vs Line In: Which Subwoofer Input Should You Use?
LFE vs line-level subwoofer inputs explained: which one to use with a receiver, soundbar, stereo preamp or powered speakers, and how each affects the crossover.
Best Subwoofer for Bookshelf Speakers in 2026
The best subwoofers to pair with bookshelf speakers in 2026, for receivers, stereo amps and powered speakers, plus setup tips for a seamless blend.
How to Connect a Subwoofer to a TV Without a Receiver
Ways to add a subwoofer to a TV without an AV receiver: soundbars or powered speakers with a sub out, the TV’s headphone/line output, or an optical converter.
Subwoofer Turns On and Off by Itself? Fixing Auto-Standby Problems
Why a subwoofer keeps switching off or takes time to wake, and how to fix it: auto-standby settings, signal levels, 12 V triggers and receiver modes.