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Subwoofer speakers amplify the bass tones in music by inducing electric currents that move the plate. The large plate vibrates generating a low frequency sound that is the bass.

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Should I buy a subwoofer in addition to standard computer speakers?

Using 4 smaller speakers and no subwoofer is the cheapest option, but this system would not provide a lot of bass. If it's bass you want, then purchasing a subwoofer is the best quality option.


2.1 versus 5.1 home theater-?

2.1 has 2 speakers and a subwoofer. 5.1 has 5 speakers and a subwoofer.


how many speakers i am able to attach with my subwoofer and with my stero?

You can usually hook up to six speakers and a subwoofer (6.1).


Do you need to have a subwoofer on with the rest of your speakers can you live with out it?

You can live without it. Subwoofers are bass speakers. Normal speakers have bass elements but are not as "chest rattling" as a subwoofer.


What types of surround sound systems are there?

Basically the .1 accounts for the subwoofer. Then the number 5 or 7 accounts for the number of speakers there are. So a 5.1 system will have 5 speakers and a subwoofer and a 7.1 will have 7 speakers and a subwoofer.


Will I be able to lower the subwoofer separately on these computer speakers or is all the power run through the subwoofer.?

Most computer speakers with subwoofer have the power going directly to it, so it is needed to get an extension for all the other speakers.


How can I add a subwoofer to a PA system effectively?

To add a subwoofer to a PA system effectively, connect the subwoofer to the main mixer using an appropriate cable, adjust the crossover settings to blend the subwoofer's low frequencies with the main speakers, and ensure the subwoofer is placed in an optimal location for balanced sound distribution.


What is better a computer subwoofer or a car subwoofer Both my friend and I had an argument over which is better i have the logitech z5500 surround sound speakers he has a mtx audio 12 sub?

a car subwoofer is better because it dilivers clear and louder sound then the computer sound speakers but the sound speaker are better for the voice it depends what you are using them for.


Can the front speakers in a surround sound system be used as stand alone speakers?

Yes and no. Depends on just which front surround speaker you're talking about. If the surround speaker set you have includes a subwoofer, then for standalone you really need the front speakers plus the subwoofer, as the fronts aren't designed to reproduce the bass, but rather to send the bass to the subwoofer. So if you used ONLY the front speakers without the subwoofer, then you'll have very poor bass in the resulting system. If you use the subwoofer plus the front speakers, then it should work just fine.


Can you use a powered subwoofer to power passive speakers?

No, a powered subwoofer cannot directly power passive speakers because passive speakers require an external amplifier to drive them. A powered subwoofer has its own built-in amplifier designed specifically for low-frequency sounds, while passive speakers need a separate amplifier to provide the necessary power. If you want to use passive speakers, you'll need an appropriate amplifier that matches their specifications.


What os the best location for subwoofer speakers?

You can usually place your subwoofer just about anywhere in your home theater room, with good results.


How many unique speakers can surround sound 7.1 support?

Seven sattelites and one subwoofer.