A good quality subwoofer is not cheap. Whether it is for the explosions a home theater surround sound system can provide or for automotive bass thumping, the aficionado can count on investing a pretty penny for good quality. Rather than pay full retail prices for that advertised "best buy", there is a better and more economical alternative.
The online world has more resources and options than any brick and mortar electronics store can possibly possess. There is more information online regarding the specifications of any pair of speakers or subwoofer than what the sales people can provide. Of course it is wise to keep one's options open by looking around in the retail stores in order to "test drive" specific speakers with the desired specifications.
Once the perfect speaker or speakers are found then comes the fun and exciting part, paying less for an even better quality speaker. Ordering a speaker from an online company which specializes in quality audio gear will yield better results. It will just take a little more time, but in the end a superior product will be enjoyed.
The truly fun part is actually customizing and building the speaker yourself. It may sound like an unusual concept, but it is a very realistic possibility. When building a speaker, one can select very specific features from wood or carbon fiber cones to crossovers and terminals. Many of the speaker companies offer speaker kits and instructions for building a better system than what is available in the overpriced electronics store.
Granted that if an individual is completely new to this type of project, calling the speaker company to ask some questions is always recommended. Knowing that the company specializes in individual parts, components and repairs should put one's concerns and hesitation to rest. Comparing this knowledge base with the kids at the electronic store is can pay off substantially.
Many times, instead of replacing a speaker, just repairing it will cut the costs down dramatically. Assuming the box is in presentable condition, the speaker may very likely be able to be repaired. Many speaker companies also sell re-foam kits, diaphragms and more. Name brand components are likely available for those that insist on using the same parts as the manufacturer of the speaker in question. That is understandable.
Do not just assume that the inventory listed on the website is the only items that are available. Special orders may be possible, but it is always recommended that calling the company will clear up any confusion and ensure the right product is ordered for the repair or replacement.
Many websites provide additional information on the topic of purchasing high quality audio speakers and speaker repair. One such site worth visiting is http://www.midwestspeaker.com.
Dan Elliott independently authors articles for WebDrafter.com, Inc. (http://www.webdrafter.com) for search engine marketing. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those solely of the author, and not of any other person, company, or organization. No guarantee or warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy, fitness, or use of the content herein.
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