Variations in the anatomy of a subwoofer dramatically changes their performance characteristics. An increase in voicecoil size coupled with a stronger cone material yields a higher power handling and increased output. By combining quality materials with Rockford’s proprietary acoustic technologies, our subwoofer lineup is sure to meet your system’s demands.
Basket - Also referred to as the frame or chassis, this is the skeletal system of the speaker. Here to keep everything in its place.
Spider - Second part of the speakers suspension, connects the cone and voice coil to the basket and controls the travel of the cone assembly.
Voice Coil - The brains of the operation, directing the force from the magnet to push or pull based on the applied electrical signal.
Surround - First part in the speakers suspension, attached to the cone to maintain the centering of the voice coil in the magnetic gap.
Cone - A.K.A the diaphragm, this is the voice of the speaker. Shape and material dramatically change tonality.
Magnet - The heart of speaker, creating the force to push and pull cone assembly. Size, material, and design may differ, depending on performance goals.
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