Everything about 6.5" (16.5cm) woofers

Mid-bass speakers are - as you can easily guess - a combination of mid-range and woofer. In a 2-way system, they naturally handle the middle frequencies, but they also have to deliver good bass. As a rough guide, it can be said that woofer cover the range from 40 to 5,000 Hz, although these are not exact limits. Our top seller "Pride M6.5" covers around 80 - 4,000 Hz, while the equally popular "EDGE Car Audio EDBPRO6-E9" only starts at 105 Hz and then reaches heights of 10,500 Hz..

woofer for 2-way system

Due to the different frequency ranges, it is necessary to optimally coordinate the desired system. In this case, 2-way systems can certainly hold their own against the often proven 3-way systems. The blanket statement that a 3-way system with tweeter, midrange and woofer is better than a 2-way system with woofer and midrange tweeter is superior, cannot be maintained in this way. A well-designed 2-way system with high-quality components can offer very good results. In individual cases it can even be the better choice and in many cases it is also the cost-effective alternative. Don't forget the space requirement: If space is limited, a high-quality 2-way system may be the optimal choice.

Clear mids and full lows

Although woofers are also often used as mid-woofer The former is the more common term. In any case, these chassis must reproduce the mids as well as the bass well. The mids correspond to the frequencies that we know well from our everyday lives. Human voices and natural sounds are heard here, as are many instruments. This is why our human hearing knows these frequencies very well. We recognize distortion intuitively and are very sensitive to bad sound experiences. Good mids are the basis for a full and authentic sound feeling. A woofer/midrange driver therefore has the task of reproducing the mids clearly and distinctly, while at the same time offering the richest bass possible. After all, bass is the measure of all things for many sound lovers. The popular kick bass also falls within the scope of the woofer/midrange driver. If you are wondering what the kick bass is: The kick bass falls into the higher bass range at frequencies of around 50 – 200 Hz. It is a very dry and “kicking” bass, which can be particularly important depending on the style of music.

Popular dimensions and brands for mid-woofers

16.5 cm outer diameter is the most common size for mid-woofers. It is considered an unofficial standard and is easy to install. The size is also often given in inches; in this case 6.5 inches (6.5"). In principle, however, there are also other sizes for mid-woofers and we stock chassis from 4 inches to 15 inches or 10 cm to 38 cm. In recent years, it has been observed that larger speakers are becoming increasingly popular. Nevertheless, mid-woofer with 165 mm Diameter is still a good choice. If you are in danger of getting lost in the selection, we can recommend four established brands: Pride Audio, Vibe Audio, Deaf Bounce, Audio System. A speaker from these brands is an asset to any sound system.

The optimal woofer/midrange speaker: Important key figures

The selection of woofers not only differs in price, size and frequency range. Another important indicator is certainly the power, especially the average power (RMS).A solid value for many purposes is 120 watts RMS, although those who enjoy softer tones can also be happy with 60 watts RMS. If you want to push the limits, we also have speakers with 250 watts RMS. We also have to remember the impedance, which is all too often neglected.

Our professional tip:

Speaker and amplifier should have the same impedance value. If the speaker has a lower impedance than the amplifier the latter can be damaged in the worst case. Conversely, the speaker will not deliver full performance if its impedance is higher than the impedance of the amplifier. Although most woofers have an impedance of 4 ohms, this value should always be kept in mind.

Which manufacturers does Masori distribute?

Masori currently offers 165 mm woofers from the following manufacturers: Accuton, American Bass, Audio System, Blam, Cerwin Vega, DD Audio, Deaf Bonce, DLS, Edge Car Audio, ESX, For-X, Ground Zero, Hifonics, Morel, Peerless by Tymphany, Pride, SB Acoustics, Scanspeak, STEG.

Conclusion

Sound lovers do not want to spend their time with bad sounds. The optimal interaction of the components must therefore be carefully chosen. There is no right or wrong here. Personal feeling plays an important role. With a woofer with 165 mm diameter The first step towards the perfect sound experience has been taken.