Subwoofers were first developed back in the 1960’s for home stereo systems. The ideas were to add bass to the system to fill out the sound. They became a popular addition to car audio systems in the 1980s due to the demand for a heavier bass sound while driving down the street. Although most people have heard of subwoofers, few people understand how they work or how to utilize them properly. We provide a brief explanation of subwoofers and how valuable they are to your audio system.