Whats the difference between a subwoofer and a speaker it self?

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whats the difference between a subwoofer and a spearker itself?

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I subwoofer is used for low frequencies (bass), while a speaker will generally be full range (bass, mid, treble - more mid, treble). There are a few exceptions to this in you will find 6 & 8 inch midbass drivers, which are designed for midrange response and tweeters (generally 1-1.5in) that only reproduce highs. All are technically speakers, each just has it's own use.

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A subwoofer is made for deep range music only, low tones ..while a regular speaker handles higher tones

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a sub woofer i a high powered speaker that usually amplifies the bass in music, movies etc.A speaker on the other hand does not.

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Subwoofer is for low frequency response (bass), mid-range speakers are for middle frequency and Tweeters are for high frequency or treble...(they are all speakers, just different types)

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A subwoofer is a speaker designed to radiate very low frequencies. A woofer is for low frequencies, and a tweeter is for high frequencies. In order to achieve adequate sound pressure levels, subwoofers have to be large.

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I subwoofer is not versatile it is meant to pick up lows where regular speakers are meant to pick up all spectrum's highs, lows and mids.

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a sub woofer usually just consists of itself, and it used primarily for bass. A regular speaker sometimes has a "woofer", but also contains either midrange or tweeter or both. Depending on if it is 2 way or 3 way. Subs come in 8, 10, 12, 15 and 18 inch sizes, so are significantly bigger, but if you have a component speaker system, then they will contain a small sub, like 5.25 or 6 in, a seperate mid range and or a tweeter. other than that there is no real difference, altho subs can sometimes handle significantly more power, and usually have to be contained in a box specifically built for it.

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As stated the frequencies best suited to a sub woofer are restricted (Low Hz). Where as a speaker will be able to reproduce a far wider range of frequencies. The main differences are the throw of the speaker (how far in and out it travels as this is your amplitude and affects the clarity of the frequencies being produced). The gauge of the wire used in the coil windings, at the bottom of the speaker cone you have a magnet which has a circular grove. In this grove is a tube attached to the speaker cone this is wrapped in a coil of wire, current passes through and moves the tube/ cone = noise. The way the current passes through wire is relative to the gauge, low frequencies (bass) travel towards the outer surface of a conductor. Hence a good sub woofer will have a heavier coil wire the inverse is true with tweeters and horns. Other wise the weight of the cone, edge material and cage due to the extra forces experianced.

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